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The Betjeman Letters (Omnibus)

From university to love and war. A selection from the first volume of John Betjeman's letters. Read by Michael Williams.

From lively university days, an initial shaky start to his career, to love, literature, architecture, religion and the war.

A selection from the first volume of the future British Poet Laureate's letters.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Andrew Simpson.

Beginning with teaching traumas and a critique of a guide to Leamington Spa.

These are both grist to John Betjeman's mill.

Read by Michael Williams.

Producer: Marion Nancarrow.

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in September 1995.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 24 Mar 2025 02:30

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