A special screening of new and classic entertainment to celebrate the work of the accomplished British playwright and author. Ends 11.10. See Choice.

Telling Tales: A Strip of Blue
The first of ten new monolgues, 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.
The next Telling Tales is at 10.10.
Producer Mark Shivas ; Director Tristram Powell (S) (W)
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9.10 An Englishman Abroad
Alan Bennett's Bafta Award-winning drama based on a true story and directed by John Schlesinger. English actress Coral Browne visits Moscow where she meets a mysterious Englishman who turns out to be notorious spy Guy Burgess. Contains strong language.
Producer Innes Lloyd (R) (S) (W)

10.10 Telling Tales: Our War
In this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by. Director Patrick Garland (S) (W)

10.30 Nights In the Gardens of Spain
A monologue from Bennett's Talking Heads series, starring Penelope Wilton as a gardening enthusiast who helps a neighbour in trouble with the law.
Producer Mark Shivas ; Director Tristram Powell (R) (S)