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The Decision
Diana Athill reveals how she relinquished her independence by moving into a London care home. Read by Stephanie Cole.
Stephanie Cole reads from the collection of essays by the acclaimed editor and writer Diana Athill.
Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is cheering and thought-provoking.
In her next essay, she explains the process by which she relinquished her independence and moved into a residential care home in north London.
Read by Stephanie Cole
Abridged and produced by Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2015.
** Photo credit: Mark Crick
Last on
Thu 8 Oct 2026
03:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephanie Cole |
| Author | Diana Athill |
| Abridger | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Wed 9 Dec 2015 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Thu 10 Dec 2015 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Wed 20 Dec 2017 14:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 21 Dec 2017 02:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Oct 2026 08:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Oct 2026 13:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Oct 2026 19:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 8 Oct 2026 03:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra