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The complete collection of Alan Bennett's twelve monologues, which tell the bittersweet tales of 'ordinary, uneventful, desperate lives'. Patricia Routledge stars in 'A Lady of Letters', Maggie Smith in 'Bed Among the Lentils', Stephanie Cole in 'Soldiering On', Julie Walters in 'Her Big Chance', Thora Hird in 'A Cream Cracker Under the Settee', Patricia Routledge in 'Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet', Eileen Atkins in 'The Hand of God', David Haig in 'Playing Sandwiches', Julie Walters in 'The Outside Dog', Penelope Wilton in 'Nights in the Gardens of Spain' and Thora Hird in 'Waiting for the Telegram'.
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Talking Heads is a complete collection of Bennett's twelve masterful monologues, performed by the author and some of Britain's leading actors. In these compelling pieces, Bennett displays the wry observation, knowing irony and tender understatement that have ensured his rightful place at the forefront of contemporary writing. The likes of Thora Hird, Patricia Routledge, Maggie Smith and Julie Walters deliver a masterclass in the art of character acting. Also includes Bennett reading his Telling Tales piece.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Excellent. As a substantial bonus there is a separate disc of Bennett reading/performing Telling Tales-one of his autobiographical works which was new to me and in turns very funny and very moving . All in all an essential purchase for anybody interested in the author and/or good acting.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By T. Walton
I have enjoyed these monologues since they first appeared on TV. I could never aford the video collection.
I saw one 'Waiting for the Telegram' over Christmas and was spellbound by it. As a result orderd this collection on DVD.
Excellent value for the best female actors this country has produced.
I saw one 'Waiting for the Telegram' over Christmas and was spellbound by it. As a result orderd this collection on DVD.
Excellent value for the best female actors this country has produced.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By R. W. Rose
Once again a tour de force from the master playwright. Alan takes us from the depths of despair to peals of laughter within the same story. He has an uncanny knack for phrasing and making the most of everyday utterances. The stories are bleaker than in the first series but each one is a masterpiece.
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Talking Heads - The Complete Collection (DVD)
I am still half way through watching 'Talking Heads' and absolutely love it. Alan Bennet is a wonderful writer and knows exactly which actor can bring alive his characters. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mrs Margaret G Lockrane
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He is brilliant
This series was so good first time round and having them on DVD is special. All readers do it full justice
Published 1 month ago by R. A. Venner
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Observant,Touching
Talking Heads - The Complete Collection [DVD]
This is a really interesting collection of monolouges. Read more
This is a really interesting collection of monolouges. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Craftycarol
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TV stars talk a bit
A number of famous actors/actresses talk a bit about things that may or may not upset them, well worth a look
Published 3 months ago by malmac
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talking heads
wow 5 stars can never be enough for Alan Bennett.This will be a long time favourite.delivery and everything just perfect
Published 4 months ago by mrs cynthia adams
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HOURS OLF ENJOYMENT
A REALLY GOOD PAIR OF DVD WATCHED THEM WHEN THEY WERE FIRST SHOWN YEARS AGO AND IT WAS GOOD TO SEE THEM AGAIN AND SUCH SUPER ACTORS AND ACTRESSES
Published 4 months ago by falcon66
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Talkind Heads
Anyone who has enjoyed Alan Bennett's work in the past will appreciate being able to have this collection to treasure and dip into in the future. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Published 4 months ago by ms s goodrich
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An amazing collection
This 3 DVD set combines author Alan Bennett's wonderful 6 part series of monologues for the BBC called "Talking Heads" which
aired in 1988, the sequel of another six... Read more
aired in 1988, the sequel of another six... Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Gordon
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Talking Heads DVD
I think this is sheer brilliance and am really enjoying the DVDs which can have you laughing one minute and crying the next. My partner however thinks its boring.
Published 5 months ago by ann
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Brilliant Alan Bennett
I was encouraged to buy this originally by an interest in reminding myself how Alan Bennett portrayed his character in A Chip In The Sugar. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. LOWE
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