蜜芽传媒

Sir Alec Guinness reads his own "diary of a retiring actor".

His recollections cover 1995 to 1996.

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

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

Sir Alec goes on to share his thoughts on everything from retirement and termites, to Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe, to tales of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, and memories of film-maker David Lean.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Neville Teller.

Producer Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in September 1996.