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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.
Last on
Mon 4 Aug 2025
02:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Sun 3 Aug 2025 07:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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- Mon 4 Aug 2025 02:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra