Talking Heads

The first six classic monologues.Performed by the author and five of Britain's leading actresses, Alan Bennett's tales are full of quirky, insightful datail that bring the characters vividly to life. From Julie Walters' portrayal of an actress seeking fame to Anna Massey's alcoholic vicar's wife, the characters are linked by their self-delusion, desperation and vulnerability. 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