In these six new pieces Alan Bennett retains the gripping stories, intensity of delivery and masterly style of his original monologues. The suburban normality of the world his characters inhabit once again belies their lives of secrets, revelations, fears, crimes and passions. They tell their stories, and in doing so reveal more than they know of the humour, passion and sadness of their lives.

Alongside the original pieces, these superb monologues form one of the great contributions to television drama.

Included in this collection is:

Miss Fozzard Finds her Feet, with Patricia Routledge

The Hand of God, withEileen Atkins

Playing Sandwiches, withDavid Haig

The Outside Dog, withJulie Walters

Nights in the Gardens of Spain, with Penelope Wilton

Waiting for the Telegram, with Thora Hird