Alan Bennett Book order

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.

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

Reflections on Covid and confinement from the unparalleled pen of Alan Bennett.

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.

'Thinking Betty was in the bath Graham was watching a late-night programme on Channel 4 called Footballers with Their Shirts Off when she unexpectedly came in on the trail of the hairdryer. I didn't know you were interested in football, said Betty.'No one must ever find out that Graham is 'not the marrying sort'.

The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's ground-breaking new English translation of The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original.

What were you in life?- In life, as you put it, I was a schoolmaster. The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an NHS efficiency drive.

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

Two One Act plays: Greens Forms and A Visit From Miss Prothero.

The story features June Potter, a novice from the Social Services Department tasked with registering the elderly in her area. However, her own parents, vibrant and independent, refuse to be registered, challenging June's expectations. As she navigates their resistance and her own inexperience, she relies on bureaucratic guidelines while her parents humorously undermine her efforts. This comedic and ironic exploration of bureaucracy, originally a televised production in 1982, has now been adapted for the stage.