Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Gogol

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An insight into the mind of a man sliding into madness: Kenneth Williams brings Nikolai Gogol's demented masterpiece to life. In 1963, Richard Williams directed Kenneth Williams in a recording of Nikolai Gogol's Diary of a Madman, for a planned animated film. The film was never completed. Nikolai Gogol's Diary of a Madman was first published in 1835. Adapted by James Burke. Re-mixed for radio by John Whitehall. Music by Peter Shade. Read by Kenneth Williams. Producer: Ned Chaillet First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1991. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** This programme is part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s THE VERSATILE VOICE OF KENNETH WILLIAMS This is our celebration marking what would have been the actor's 100th birthday on 22 February 2026.