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Telling Tales - S1 - E10

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In this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.

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Telling Tales: Season 1 - 10 Episode s

1x1 - A Strip of Blue
November 4, 2000
The first of ten new monologues, written and delivered by Alan Bennett, that tell of his boyhood and youth in Leeds during the Second World War. Here, a patch of upholstery triggers memories of childhood.
1x2 - Our War
November 4, 2000
In this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by.
1x3 - An Ideal Home
November 12, 2000
Alan Bennett explains how living over a butcher's shop has its drawbacks, not least the carcasses hanging in the cellar.
1x4 - A Shy Butcher
November 15, 2000
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds by recalling his father.
1x5 - Days Out
November 18, 2000
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds with recollections of the craze for hiking.
1x6 - Proper Names
November 22, 2000
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on what couples call one another. And what they don't.
1x7 - Eating Out
November 25, 2000
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Yorkshire, Alan Bennett recalls the perils of department-store cafes in Leeds.
1x8 - Aunt Eveline
November 29, 2000
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett remembers a cinema pianist with a confusing anatomy.
1x9 - Unsaid Prayers
December 2, 2000
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Leeds, Alan Bennett recalls boyhood piety, the miseries of fundamentalist religion, and his quarrel with God.
1x10 - No Mean City
December 6, 2000
In this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.

Telling Tales: All seasons

S1: Season 1
10 Episode s