麻豆约拍

A biography of novelist Beryl Bainbridge who denied that she ever wrote fiction.

She maintained that her books were based on her experiences.

鈥淲hat is more peculiar, more riveting, devious and horrific than real life?" she said.

But while her own life was the primary source for her books, she was never afraid of adding a little colour.

Starting with her early years at Formby.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Pete Nichols.

Narrator ...... James Fleet
Beryl Bainbridge ...... Samantha Bond

Author Brendan King worked for Beryl Bainbridge between 1987 and 2010.

He helped prepare a number of the novels she wrote during this period for publication, including the book she was working on at the time of her death, The Girl in the Polka-dot Dress, which was published posthumously.

Producer: Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for 麻豆约拍 Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2016.

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