Customer Reviews
The author is a genius - By: Mr. John Crompton, 28 Feb 2008 
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 & in turns very funny & very moving . All in alll an essential purchase for anybody interested in the author and/or good acting.
You Lucky Brits - By: bsomers, 19 Mar 2007 There are so many films that you have on DVD which we do not. This is one of them. For some reason, this has NEVER been released in the States except for the Routledge monologues. Maggie Smith gives one of her best perfs in this selection.
Excellent - By: , 07 Feb 2006 I bought this for my mum, & I've had the opportunity to hear some of the monologues while she watched it. Though I may not be well-versed in which actors were responsible, the letter-writing lady & old Doris complaining about her home help were amusing, involving & moving at the same time. The scripts were delivered with grace, subtlety & a complex understanding of the characters behind them. Encore.
Slices of Life - By: R. W. Rose, 18 Jan 2006 
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 & making the most of everyday utterances. The stories are bleaker than in the first series but each one is a masterpiece.
Alan Bennett & Thora Hird - the closest thing to perfection - By: chocaholic59, 29 Nov 2005 With the full collection of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads available on this DVD set you reallly get to appreciate what a talented wordsmith he truly his. His stories captivate & ensnare you, then leave you begging for more. However, for me personallly, the real gem & the closest thing to perfection is the final story with Thora Hird (Waiting for the telegram). Thora's beautifully acted piece & her story of her young man who went to war "he was so beautiful stood there in the firelight" reduced me to tears. Wonderful from start to finish.
