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John Betjeman A First Class Collection
Authored by John Betjeman
Narrated by John Betjeman, Andrew Motion, Derek Jacobi, Miriam Margolyes, Samuel West, Stephen Fry, Susan Jameson
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
Sir John Betjeman’s unique relationship with the BBC left a lasting legacy of poetry, readings and performances. A First Class Collection features a selection of some of his most memorable and best-loved poetry. Betjeman was one of the best-known and loved Poet Laureates and over a hundred years after his birth he continues to attract acclaim and admiration. Some of his fascinating BBC Archive recordings can be enjoyed again in this specially selected collection of poetry. A First Class Collection includes the poet’s own readings of some of his most popular works, introduced by Andrew Motion, as well as readings specially commissioned for BBC Radio 4’s Poetry Please and exclusive readings from actors Derek Jacobi, Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry, Susan Jameson and Samuel West.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Betjeman (Author, Reader)
John Betjeman was born in 1906 and educated at Marlborough and Oxford. He was best-known and loved as a poet and received many of the major British literary prizes: the Royal Society of Literature Award under the Heinemann Bequest; the annual Foyle Poetry Prize (twice); and the Duff Cooper Memorial Prize. Betjeman was a founder of the British Victorian Society, he was a well-known broadcaster and journalist as well as a leading authority on architecture and topographical subjects. In 1960 he was given the CBE; in 1969 he was knighted by the Queen; and in 1972 he was appointed Poet Laureate. He died in 1984.
Stephen Fry (Reader)
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the…
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
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Language: English
Publisher: BBC Digital Audio
Published on: August 7, 2006
ISBN: 9781405679527
Duration: 2 hr, 24 min
Genres: Performing Arts / General, Performing Arts / Radio / General, Poetry / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Poetry / General
