Telling Tales - Season 1
1 - A Strip of Blue
Air Date: 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.
2 - Our War
Air Date: November 4, 2000
In this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by.
3 - An Ideal Home
Air Date: November 12, 2000
Alan Bennett explains how living over a butcher's shop has its drawbacks, not least the carcasses hanging in the cellar.
4 - A Shy Butcher
Air Date: November 15, 2000
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds by recalling his father.
5 - Days Out
Air Date: November 18, 2000
Alan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds with recollections of the craze for hiking.
6 - Proper Names
Air Date: November 22, 2000
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on what couples call one another. And what they don't.
7 - Eating Out
Air Date: November 25, 2000
Continuing his series of monologues about growing up in Yorkshire, Alan Bennett recalls the perils of department-store cafes in Leeds.
8 - Aunt Eveline
Air Date: November 29, 2000
In tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett remembers a cinema pianist with a confusing anatomy.
9 - Unsaid Prayers
Air Date: 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.
10 - No Mean City
Air Date: December 6, 2000
In this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.