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4: January - March 1996

The acclaimed actor recalls a forgotten favour turning up on screen - and memories of influential film-maker David Lean.

A forgotten favour turns up on the big screen ten years on - and frank memories of influential film-maker David Lean.

Acclaimed actor Sir Alec Guinness continues reading his own "diary of a retiring actor".

Covering a period of 18 months, 1996 is underway.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in September 1996.

15 minutes

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