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Michael Caine reads his memoir and recalls advice from John Wayne and the blitz as an evacuee and soldier.

Hollywood legend and British national treasure Sir Michael Caine shares stories from screen and stage alongside some of the lessons and skills that life has taught him.

The actor has starred in a huge range of films: from the classic British movies Alfie, Zulu and The Italian Job to the Hollywood blockbusting Dark Knight trilogy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Hannah and Her Sisters and Cider House Rules.

In this opening episode, he gets some advice from John Wayne and also looks back on his time as an evacuee and later as a soldier on National Service.

Written and read by Michael Caine.

Abridged in five parts by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

14 minutes

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Tue 14 Mar 202302:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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