Alan Bennett Books

Susan is a vicar's wife suffocated by the expectations forced on her by her position and her husband's over-zealous parishioners. This is her life.

The book commemorates four decades of Alan Bennett's insightful diaries published in the London Review of Books. It offers a rich tapestry of reflections on life, culture, and society, showcasing Bennett's sharp wit and keen observations. Readers can expect a blend of personal anecdotes and broader commentary, capturing the essence of contemporary British life through Bennett's unique lens. This collection serves as both a tribute to his enduring legacy and a deep dive into the thoughts of one of Britain's most beloved writers.

Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as an acute observer of British life with a series of six monologues. At once darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, these modern-day classics invite us to explore 12 very different but very real characters and their lives.

This audio cassette comprises both volumes of Alan Bennett's acclaimed monologues in a slipcase.

Mrs. Donaldson, a conventional middle-class widow with a once-happy marriage, finds her dull life transformed when she takes in two lodgers, bringing excitement and stimulation to her routine.

Winner! 1990 Olivier Award, Best Comedy This unusual double bill of one act plays is about two of the most celebrated spies of modern times: Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt. Single Spies won the 1990 Olivier Award, Best Comedy. It includes An Englishman Abroad and A Question of Attribution.

The screenplay for the film of the same name.

Part Samurai history, part martial arts guide, this is THE book for anyone interested in Japan's fabled Samurai culture.

Available for pre-order now The gorgeous, pocket-sized edition of the two brand-new Talking Heads As seen on BBC1 and iPlayer 'Given the opportunity to revisit the characters from Talking Heads I've added a couple more, both of them ordinary women whom life takes by surprise.

The vivid account of a war correspondent shot down over Germany and taken prisoner.