Talking Heads 2 (BBC Radio Collection)

Bennett, Alan; Routledge, Patricia; Atkins, Eileen; Haig, David; Walters, Julie; Wilton, Penelope; Hird, Thora

ISBN 10: 0563558059 ISBN 13: 9780563558057

Publisher: BBC Physical Audio, 2001

Synopsis

Darker and more intense than the first collection, these six stories uncover the secrets behind ordinary suburban lives. From Patricia Routledge's Miss Fozzard, whose new chiropodist turns out to be rather peculiar, to Eileen Atkins' portryal of an antiques dealer who lets a masterpiece slip through her fingers, the characters come alive through Bennett's writing. These tales of desperation and loneliness are handled with the lightness of touch, compassion and shrewdly observed detail that have made Alan Bennett one of the country's best-loved writers. The stories included are: 'Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet' read by Patricia Routledge; 'The Hand of God' read by Eileen Atkins; 'Playing Sandwiches' read by David Haig; 'The Outside Dog' read by Julie Walters; 'Nights in the Gardens of Spain' read by Penelope Wilton and 'Waiting for the Telegram' read by Thora Hird. 3 CDs. 3 hrs 22 mins.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Bennett is one of Britain's best-loved and most highly acclaimed writers. He has written widely for radio, television and theatre. His latest play, The History Boys, won several awards, including Evening Standard and Critics' Circle Awards for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. It also won six Tony Awards, including Best Play, following an extremely successful transfer to Broadway. In 2006 Bennett was named Author of the Year at the British Book Awards for Untold Stories, his collection of memoirs and diaries.

Edition details

• Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0563558059
• ISBN 13: 9780563558057
• Binding: Audio CD