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Diana Athill looks back on things that brought simple pleasure through the stages of her long life. Concluded by Stephanie Cole.

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.

Diana looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the different stages of her long life.

Concluded by Stephanie Cole.

Abridged and produced by Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.

** Photo credit: Mark Crick

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Sat 10 Oct 202603:30

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderStephanie Cole
AuthorDiana Athill
AbridgerKirsteen Cameron
ProducerKirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Fri 11 Dec 201509:45
  • Sat 12 Dec 201500:30
  • Fri 22 Dec 201714:45
  • Sat 23 Dec 201702:45
  • Fri 9 Oct 202608:30
  • Fri 9 Oct 202613:30
  • Fri 9 Oct 202619:30
  • Sat 10 Oct 202603:30