Alan Bennett re-lives his upbringing in Leeds in a series of talks, both amusing and touching.
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Season 1
2000
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01. A Strip of Blue
2000-11-04
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.
02. Our War
2000-11-04
In this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by.
03. An Ideal Home
2000-11-12
Alan Bennett explains how living over a butcher's shop has its drawbacks, not least the carcasses hanging in the cellar.
04. A Shy Butcher
2000-11-15
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds by recalling his father.
05. Days Out
2000-11-18
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds with recollections of the craze for hiking.
06. Proper Names
2000-11-22
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on what couples call one another. And what they don't.
07. Eating Out
2000-11-25
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Yorkshire, Alan Bennett recalls the perils of department-store cafes in Leeds.
08. Aunt Eveline
2000-11-29
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett remembers a cinema pianist with a confusing anatomy.
09. Unsaid Prayers
2000-12-02
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.
10. No Mean City
2000-12-06
In this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.
