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Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill

Stephanie Cole reads from Diana Athill's essay collection, published to mark the author's 98th birthday. Abridged by Kirsteen Cameron

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Post War
Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain in the 1940s and 50s was dreary.
07 Dec 2015,15 mins
Alive, Alive Oh!
Diana describes the miscarriage that almost killed her, aged 43, in the early 1960s.
08 Dec 2015,15 mins
The Decision
Diana Athill on relinquishing independence for a care home.
09 Dec 2015,15 mins
Dead Right
Approaching 98, Diana Athill shares her thoughts and feelings about death.
10 Dec 2015,15 mins
A Life of Luxuries
Diana Athill recalls things that brought her simple pleasure.
11 Dec 2015,15 mins