A Life of Luxuries
Diana Athill looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the many stages of her long life. Read by Stephanie Cole. From December 2015.
Stephanie Cole reads from Diana Athill's essay collection.
Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is honest, cheering and thought-provoking. In "A Life of Luxuries", she looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the different stages of her long life.
Photo credit: Mark Crick
Read by Stephanie Cole
Written by Diana Athill
Abridged and Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephanie Cole |
| Author | Diana Athill |
| Abridger | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Fri 11 Dec 2015 09:45主播大秀 Radio 4 FM- Sat 12 Dec 2015 00:30主播大秀 Radio 4
- Fri 22 Dec 2017 14:45主播大秀 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 23 Dec 2017 02:45主播大秀 Radio 4 Extra
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