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Front Row: Alan Bennett interview

Alan Bennett interview

20/03/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Alan Bennett interview

Alan Bennett, in conversation with Mark Lawson, reflects on his recent work for the stage.

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Alan Bennett reflects with Mark Lawson on his recent work for the stage, and why he is keen to avoid being labelled a national treasure.

With Mark Lawson.

Alan Bennett has been a feature of British cultural life for over 50 years, first as an actor in Beyond the Fringe and later as a dramatist, screenwriter and diarist, creating theatrical smashes such as The Madness of King George, The History Boys and most recently People.

As a double-bill of his autobiographical plays, Hymn and Cocktail Sticks, arrives in the West End of London, he reflects on how it feels to see himself being portrayed on stage, and the influence of his parents on his work. He also addresses allegations that his recent play People attacked the National Trust, and explains why he is keen to avoid the National Treasure tag.

Producer Ellie Bury.

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