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Telling Tales
Season 1
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Episode 114 min2000-11-04
A Strip of Blue
The first of ten new monologues, written and delivered by Alan Bennett, that tell of his boyhood and youth in Leeds during the Second World War. Here, a patch of upholstery triggers memories of childhood.
Episode 215 min2000-11-04
Our War
In this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by.
Episode 314 min2000-11-12
An Ideal Home
Alan Bennett explains how living over a butcher's shop has its drawbacks, not least the carcasses hanging in the cellar.
Episode 413 min2000-11-15
A Shy Butcher
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds by recalling his father.
Episode 514 min2000-11-18
Days Out
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds with recollections of the craze for hiking.
Episode 613 min2000-11-22
Proper Names
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on what couples call one another. And what they don't.
Episode 714 min2000-11-25
Eating Out
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Yorkshire, Alan Bennett recalls the perils of department-store cafes in Leeds.
Episode 816 min2000-11-29
Aunt Eveline
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett remembers a cinema pianist with a confusing anatomy.
Episode 914 min2000-12-02
Unsaid Prayers
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Leeds, Alan Bennett recalls boyhood piety, the miseries of fundamentalist religion, and his quarrel with God.
Episode 1014 min2000-12-06
No Mean City
In this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.
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