The Abbey with Alan Bennett - Season 1

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The Royal Peculiar

1 - The Royal Peculiar

Air Date: December 25, 1995

Alan Bennett goes behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey, watching the comings and goings in 'the Queen's parish church'.

Whom Would You Like to Be Seen Dead With?

2 - Whom Would You Like to Be Seen Dead With?

Air Date: December 26, 1995

Alan Bennett goes high up into the north transept of Westminster Abbey, wanders along a hidden passage that goes around the whole building, sits in on a meeting of the Dean and Chapter, and visits the tombs.

A Mirror of England

3 - A Mirror of England

Air Date: December 27, 1995

Alan Bennett watches the main daily service of Evensong and reflects on his boyhood religion.