Talking Heads (Box Set)
Alan Bennett Audio Book

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The complete 'Talking Heads' monologues, twelve of Alan Bennett’s most highly acclaimed and best-loved works. 'A Chip in the Sugar' performed by Alan Bennett. 'A Lady of Letters' performed by Patricia Routledge. 'Bed Among the Lentils' performed by Anna Massey. 'Soldiering On' performed by Stephanie Cole. 'Her Big Chance' performed by Julie Walters. 'A Cream Cracker Under the Settee' performed by Thora Hird. 'Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet' performed by Patricia Routledge. 'The Hand of God' performed by Eileen Atkins. 'Playing Sandwiches' performed by David Haig. 'The Outside Dog' performed by Julie Walters. 'Nights in the Gardens of Spain' performed by Penelope Wilton. 'Waiting for the Telegram' performed by Thora Hird. Performed by the author and eight of Britain’s leading actors, Alan Bennett’s tales of loneliness and vulnerability are full of quirky, insightful detail that bring these twelve memorable characters vividly to life.
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The BBC are proud to present the complete ‘Talking Heads’ monologues from the refreshingly unique mind of Alan Bennett - one of Britain’s wittiest, most intelligent contemporary satirists.

The ‘Talking Heads’ CD and MP3 audiobook collection includes ‘A Chip in the Sugar’, ‘A Lady of Letters’, ‘Bed Among the Lentils’, ‘Soldiering On’, ‘Her Big Chance’, ‘A Cream Cracker Under the Settee’, ‘The Hand of God’, ‘Playing Sandwiches’, ‘The Outside Dog’, ‘Nights in the Gardens of Spain’ and ‘Waiting for the Telegram’.

Every title in this comprehensive collection is captivatingly read by big-name actors and actresses, including the likes of Particia Routledge, Anna Massey, Julie Walters, Eileen Atkins and Thora Hird, as well as the bestselling author himself. The ‘Talking Heads’ series comes highly recommended by a number of impressed critics who regard Alan Bennett as one of the funniest, most astutely observant authors of the modern day.

BBC Drama productions on CD audiobook uphold excellent, high quality audio standards and are perfect for those seeking a witty, compelling departure from the stresses of everyday life with a series of engagingly unwinding readings from some of the biggest names in entertainment.

Fans of Alan Bennett, as well as those discovering his work for the first time, are sure to be delighted.

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Author: Alan Bennett Reader: Various Running Time: 6hrs 40min Publisher: AudioGO Ltd Number of CDs: 6 Release Date: 09/10/2008 CD ISBN: 9781405688741
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