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Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure Episodes

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  1. Episode 10

    10/10 How the monologues are created - and some fabulous frocks. Recorded in 1977.

  2. Episode 9

    9/10 Monologues - the inspiration of Ruth Draper and how some people just don't get it.

  3. Episode 8

    8/10 The comedienne recalls her life and career: touring with ENSA and a call from Noel Coward.

  4. Episode 7

    7/10 Meeting Richard Addinsell, starting to write songs, touring with ENSA. Recorded in 1977.

  5. Episode 6

    6/10 The comedienne looks back on her life: remembering her big break - thanks to a WI lecture.

  6. Episode 5

    5/10 Meeting her husband, some matchmaking and 'Mama' re-marries. Recorded in 1977.

  7. Episode 4

    4/10 The comedienne recalls her early schooldays and an aborted ambition to be a dancer.

  8. Episode 3

    3/10 Memories of Nanny and Granny and the lives of the 'staff'. Recorded in 1977.

  9. Episode 2

    2/10 Memories of her father - an architect and 'confidence restorer'. Recorded in 1977.

  10. Episode 1

    1/10 Childhood memories of her American mother telling stories and 'being French'.