Alan Bennett re-lives his upbringing in Leeds in a series of talks, both amusing and touching.
Where to Watch Telling Tales • Season 1
10 Episodes
A Strip of Blue
E1
A Strip of BlueThe first of ten new monologues, written and delivered by Alan Bennett, that tell of his boyhood and youth in Leeds during the Second World War. Here, a patch of upholstery triggers memories of childhood.
Our War
E2
Our WarIn this monologue, the writer reflects on how the Second World War seemed to pass his family by.
An Ideal Home
E3
An Ideal HomeAlan Bennett explains how living over a butcher's shop has its drawbacks, not least the carcasses hanging in the cellar.
A Shy Butcher
E4
A Shy ButcherAlan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds by recalling his father.
Days Out
E5
Days OutAlan Bennett continues his monologues about growing up in Leeds with recollections of the craze for hiking.
Proper Names
E6
Proper NamesIn tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on what couples call one another. And what they don't.
Eating Out
E7
Eating OutContinuing his series of monologues about growing up in Yorkshire, Alan Bennett recalls the perils of department-store cafes in Leeds.
Aunt Eveline
E8
Aunt EvelineIn tonight's monologue, Alan Bennett remembers a cinema pianist with a confusing anatomy.
Unsaid Prayers
E9
Unsaid PrayersContinuing his series of monologues about growing up in Leeds, Alan Bennett recalls boyhood piety, the miseries of fundamentalist religion, and his quarrel with God.
No Mean City
E10
No Mean CityIn this final monologue, Alan Bennett reflects on his upbringing in Leeds.
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