The much-loved writer reads his wry recollections and observations about his early life, growing up in Leeds.

Alan Bennett recalls his 1940s childhood. Producer of suits and rhubarb, his home city of Leeds is not a prime bombing target.

Alan Bennett recalls his 1940s childhood, when the sum total of family secrets amounted to not having a proper breakfast.

Alan Bennett recalls his father's lot in life, plus his own childhood evenings spent cleaning his parents' false teeth.

The writer recalls his 1940s childhood and the difficulties he and his parents faced in leaving Leeds on wartime Sundays.

The writer reminisces about his 1940s Leeds childhood, and the time his father was taken seriously ill.

The writer shares post-war memories of his relatives. They may not have been colourful, but they were definitely eccentric.

Scared of infection from the communion chalice, the writer recalls his Anglican faith throughout army and university life.

The writer concludes his reminiscences of post-war Leeds, and describes the hold it's always maintained on him into adulthood.

The writer recalls the menu revolution of 1950s Britain, which saw the arrival of frothy coffee and cocktail parties.