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4: January - March 1996
Episode 4 of 5
The acclaimed actor recalls a forgotten favour turning up on screen - and memories of influential film-maker David Lean.
A forgotten favour turns up on the big screen ten years on - and frank memories of influential film-maker David Lean.
Acclaimed actor Sir Alec Guinness continues reading his own "diary of a retiring actor".
Covering a period of 18 months, 1996 is underway.
Abridged by Neville Teller.
Producer: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in September 1996.
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