Alan Bennett: Three Plays

by Alan Bennett Narrated by Alan Bennett, Alison Steadman, Eleanor Bron, Michael Gambon, Nigel Anthony, Full Cast

Overview

Clever, funny and poignant, Alan Bennett's masterful plays are rightly regarded as modern classics. Kafka's Dick is Bennett's brilliantly clever comedy drama that examines the relationship between life and art, and asks what was Kafka's embarrassing little problem... Alison Steadman, Richard Griffiths and Nigel Anthony star in this BBC Radio 4 adaptation, described by the Daily Telegraph's Gillian Reynolds as `Pure joy'. Forty Years On stars Alan Bennett in the production of his own acclaimed satirical comedy about a headmaster of Albion House who is retiring and takes part in the end-of-year entertainment for the last time. It also stars Robert Bathurst and Eleanor Bron. An Englishman Abroad stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton as Guy Burgess and Coral Browne in this BBC Radio full-cast drama based on a real-life chance encounter in 1958 between the world famous spy and a Shakespearean actress.

Editorial Reviews

DEC 06/JAN 07 - AudioFile

A few Americans may have heard of British actor/playwright Alan Bennett, if only for the mischievous review BEYOND THE FRINGE (1960) and his international hit, THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III (1992). Therefore, the appearance of this recording in the U.S. is most welcome to strengthen our awareness of a prolific and ubiquitous figure of English stage, television, and radio. In the comedy KAFKA’S DICK, the Czech writer’s ghost appears to a suburban insurance salesman. Bennett stars in the satirical Forty Years On as a stuffy, old headmaster. AN ENGLISHMAN ABROAD concerns a chance encounter in Moscow between a notorious spy and a famous actress. All three superbly acted plays exhibit a youthful mischief and a mature undertone of bitterness. A treat for anyone who appreciates literate wit. Y.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169216042
Publisher:	Random House UK
Publication date:	10/01/2005
Edition description:	Unabridged

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