In May 2024, Alan Bennett turned 90. This film celebrates the life and long career of one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights. Part frank reflection on the ageing process, part remembrance of the joys of youth, Alan is aided by the films he has written and the documentaries he has presented in his quest to understand the person he has become.
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