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Actor Minnie Driver hosts a dinner party with a twist - all her guests are from beyond the grave, long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive. In her mobile home overlooking Malibu beach, Minnie is joined by singer-songwriter George Michael, actor and raconteur Sir Peter Ustinov, actor Alan Rickman, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, and actor and politician Glenda Jackson. As the sunlight fades, the conversation becomes more candid - from filming sex scenes to the anger at being exposed in the press; from a failed attempt at being a spy to the joy of being in love. There are confessions, laughter, and a midnight swim. Written and presented by Minnie Driver Produced by Sarah Peters and Peregrine Andrews Co-producer Tim Bano Additional Editing: Jerome Watson BBC Archivists: Roni Abera and Michael Pridham Executive Producer: Iain Chambers A Tuning Fork and Open Audio production for BBC Radio 4
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