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Beryl Bainbridge
Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare speaks to novelist Beryl Bainbridge, and talks about her desire to create stories that resonate with black humour and dark undercurrents. (1983)
The novels of Liverpool-born author Beryl Bainbridge have always drawn on her own life. Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare tries to unpick the motivation behind her desire to create stories that resonate with black humour and dark undercurrents. Bainbridge welcomes the discussion as, she confesses, she has recently experienced writer's block, but can Dr Clare uncover the 'real' Beryl Bainbridge?
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Mon 22 Aug 1983
22:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Did You Know?
As an actress, Beryl Bainbridge appeared in the eighth episode of Coronation Street (broadcast on 27 January 1961). She played Ginnie, a student friend of Ken Barlow, who joined him in making signs for a 'Ban the Bomb' rally.
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- Mon 22 Aug 1983 22:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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