My Dream Dinner Party

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Presenters host guests from beyond the grave, brought to life through the radio archive.

Presenters host a gathering with a twist - all their guests are from beyond the grave, long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive.

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My Dream Dinner Party: Joan Bakewell's Dream Dinner Party

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Broadcaster Joan Bakewell in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.

4 Extra Debut. Joan Bakewell hosts a dinner party with a twist - all her guests are brought back to life by the radio archive. From 2022.

Broadcaster and journalist Joan Bakewell hosts a dinner party with a tasty twist.

All her guests are from beyond the grave, long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive.

Joan is joined by:

*   Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas
*   Labour politician Barbara Castle
*   Acclaimed playwright Tennessee Williams
*   Carry On film star Barbara Windsor
*   Artist Louise Bourgeois.

As the chicken and chorizo simmers on the hob, the conversation crackles - from art and obscenity, to the Don Juan complex and parental heartbreak. 

Before long, there's an unfortunate tantrum – and Joan is left picking up the pieces.

Written and presented by Joan Bakewell.

Produced by Sarah Peters and Peregrine Andrews
Researcher: Edgar Maddicott
BBC Archivist: Tariq Hussain
Executive Producer: Iain Chambers

A Tuning Fork and Open Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2022.

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