The humorous and moving tale of Miss Shepherd, an eccentric old lady who, by a bizarre series of twists and turns, lived in the author’s garden for many years. Alan Bennett reads his own...

This is the fourth volume of 'Untold Stories', containing 'A Common Assault', 'The History Boys' and 'Arise, Sir...' 'Untold Stories', Alan Bennett's first major collection of prose since his...

Alan Bennett reads The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and other nonsense rhymes by Edward Lear. The poems and limericks are:

The Daddy Long-Legs and The Fly
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat

Three classic Alan Bennett adaptations, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and released on CD for the first time.‘A Visit from Miss Prothero’Since Mr Dodsworth retired, he has had all the...

In this deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading, the Uncommon Reader is none other than Her Majesty the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray...

Clive has died young, in Peru, and in circumstances which make some of his many friends uneasy. The congregation gathered for his memorial service is unexpectedly distinguished; amongst the...

Highlights from the satirical, political comedy TV sketch show starring Alan Bennett, John Sergeant and Virginia Stride.‘On the Margin’ was a six part BBC TV satirical comedy sketch show...

Alan Bennett reads A.A. Milne's much-loved stories about a small bear and his friends.What is the connection between a bear of very little brain and a honey pot? Usually it's the very sticky...

Alan Bennett presents highlights from his remarkable career at the BBC. This unique anthology of Bennett's BBC radio and television work features extracts from his diaries and readings, as well...

Untold Stories, Alan Bennett's first major collection of prose since his bestselling 'Writing Home', brings together the finest and funniest of his writing over the last ten years. Two recordings...

Ten childhood snapshots from the master of the monologue: 'A Strip of Blue', 'Proper Names', 'Our War', 'Eating Out', 'An Ideal Home', 'Aunt Eveline', 'A Shy Butcher', 'Unsaid Prayers', 'Days...

It was the corgis’ fault. When they strayed through the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the Queen discovered the City of Westminster travelling library.The Queen has never had much time for...