2. The Street Where I Grew Up

Available for 11 days

**** This programme was suggested by Maxine Horton as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Christmas **** Derek Jacobi reads from a collection of Laurie Lee's writings. These include newly discovered pieces by his daughter Jessy Lee, which return to the landscape and traditions of his rural home in Slad as well as a changing London in the last century. Laurie Lee's ever-popular classic memoir Cider With Rosie launched his writing career in the late 1950s. Abridged and produced by Karen Rose A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. **** To nominate a programme from the archives that you would like to hear again, please email [email protected] ****