Alan Bennett at 80: Hytner Meets Bennett
Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews playwright Alan Bennett, ranging across 40 years of his work for stage, television and cinema, on the eve of his 80th birthday.
Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews living legend and playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday. Ranging across 40 years of his work for stage, television and cinema, it is the first time these long term collaborators (The Madness of King George, The History Boys and more) have engaged in a full-length debate on television about the art of what they do. Includes clips of eight of Bennett's productions from Forty Years On (1968) to The Habit of Art (2009).
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Alan Bennett talks to Nicholas Hytner
Duration: 01:42
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Bennett |
| Interviewer | Nicholas Hytner |
| Producer | Basil Comely |
| Director | Basil Comely |
| Production Manager | Nicholas Franklin |
| Production Coordinator | Grace Brassington |
Broadcasts
- Sat 10 May 2014 21:00
- Fri 3 May 2024 00:40
- Mon 6 May 2024 00:20
