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Alan Bennett’s diaries. The writer gifts works to the Bodleian Library and hunts for a sound effect for WH Auden breaking wind.

Looking back to 2009 - Alan presents writings to the Bodleian Library and describes the long process of finding a sound effect for WH Auden breaking wind.

More unique observations, recollections and reminiscences as author, playwright and author Alan Bennett reads extracts from the third collection of his diaries.

Covering the years 2005 to 2014, it proved to be a packed decade.

Abridged and produced by Gordon House.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2016.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 28 Aug 2021 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Alan Bennett
Author Alan Bennett
Abridger Gordon House
Producer Gordon House

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Oct 2016 09:45
  • Sat 29 Oct 2016 00:30
  • Fri 27 Aug 2021 14:00
  • Sat 28 Aug 2021 02:00