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My Name Escapes Me by Sir Alec Guinness (Omnibus)

Acclaimed actor Sir Alec Guinness begins recollections from his mid-1990 diaries with some new year observations.

Multi Oscar winning actor Sir Alec Guinness reads from his own bestselling "diary of a retiring actor".

The diaries cover a period of 18 months from1995 to 1996

His recollections combine acerbic wit with numerous anecdotes sprinkled with finely observed observations.

Beginning in January 1995, Sir Alec shares his new year resolutions

Following news of the deaths of Peter Cook and Fanny Cradock, the actor shares some blunt observations.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Neville Teller.

Producer Martin Jenkins

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

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Aug 2025 02:30

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  • Sun 3 Aug 2025 07:30
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025 12:30
  • Mon 4 Aug 2025 02:30