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2. The Street Where I Grew Up

Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Read by Derek Jacobi.

Derek Jacobi reads from a collection of Laurie Lee's writings.

These include newly discovered pieces by his daughter Jessy Lee, which return to the landscape and traditions of his rural home in Slad as well as a changing London in the last century.

Laurie Lee's ever-popular classic memoir Cider with Rosie launched his writing career in the late 1950s.

Abridged and produced by Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for 大象传媒 Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Dec 2020 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Derek Jacobi
Author Laurie Lee
Abridger Karen Rose
Producer Karen Rose

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 Dec 2017 09:45
  • Wed 20 Dec 2017 00:30
  • Tue 15 Dec 2020 14:00
  • Wed 16 Dec 2020 02:00