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Book of the Week

Born Brilliant: The Life of Kenneth Williams

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Nicholas Boulton reads Christopher Stevens' biography of Kenneth Williams. The young Kenneth Williams shows academic promise but his father says he must learn a trade. Show more

Book of the Week

Born Brilliant: The Life of Kenneth Williams

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Nicholas Boulton reads Christopher Stevens' biography of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth meets two young men who provide the closest thing to a love affair he ever had. Show more

Book of the Week

Born Brilliant: The Life of Kenneth Williams

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Nicholas Boulton reads Christopher Stevens' biography of Kenneth Williams. Tom and Clive join Williams on holiday but familiarity begins to breed contempt. Show more

Book of the Week

Born Brilliant: The Life of Kenneth Williams

Episode 5

Duration: 18 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Nicholas Boulton reads Christopher Stevens' biography of Kenneth Williams. Now a regular on television chat shows, Kenneth is invited to direct Joe Orton's play Loot. Show more

Book of the Week

Born Brilliant: The Life of Kenneth Williams

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Nicholas Boulton reads Christopher Stevens' biography of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth is offered a role in an exciting new radio comedy series. Show more