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1. 1924 to 1929: The Early Years

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Teaching traumas and a critique of a guide to Leamington Spa are grist to John Betjeman's mill. Read by Michael Williams.

Teaching traumas and a critique of a guide to Leamington Spa are grist to John Betjeman's mill.

A selection from the first volume of John Betjeman's letters.

From lively university days, an initial shaky start to his career, to love, literature, architecture, religion and the war.

The early years...

Read by Michael Williams.

Abridged in five parts by Andrew Simpson.

Producer Marion Nancarrow.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in September 1995.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Mar 2025 03:30

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