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Iris by John Bayley (Omnibus)

John Bayley's story of his novelist wife Iris Murdoch, who progressively developed Alzheimer's. Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

John Bayley tells the story of how his novelist wife, Iris Murdoch, progressively developed Alzheimer's disease.

Acclaimed memoir offering a glimpse into her world begins with her love of swimming.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Alison Joseph.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

Producer: Jocelyn Boxall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 Mar 202502:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 30 Mar 202507:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 30 Mar 202512:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 30 Mar 202518:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 31 Mar 202502:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra