Telling Tales (2000)
Synopsis
Alan Bennett re-lives his upbringing in Leeds in a series of talks, both amusing and touching.
First Air Date: 2000-11-04
Last Air Date: 2000-12-06
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 10
Created By: Alan Bennett
Networks: BBC Two
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None (2000)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: A Strip of Blue
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.
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Ep. 2: Our War
In this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by.
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Ep. 3: An Ideal Home
Alan Bennett explains how living over a butcher's shop has its drawbacks, not least the carcasses hanging in the cellar.
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Ep. 4: A Shy Butcher
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds by recalling his father.
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Ep. 5: Days Out
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds with recollections of the craze for hiking.
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Ep. 6: Proper Names
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on what couples call one another. And what they don't.
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Ep. 7: Eating Out
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Yorkshire, Alan Bennett recalls the perils of department-store cafes in Leeds.
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Ep. 8: Aunt Eveline
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett remembers a cinema pianist with a confusing anatomy.
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Ep. 9: Unsaid Prayers
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.
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Ep. 10: No Mean City
In this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.
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