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Iris by John Bayley (Omnibus)

John Bayley's story of his novelist wife Iris Murdoch, who progressively developed Alzheimer's. Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

John Bayley tells the story of how his novelist wife, Iris Murdoch, progressively developed Alzheimer's disease.

Acclaimed memoir offering a glimpse into her world begins with her love of swimming.

Omnibus of five parts abridged by Alison Joseph.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

Producer: Jocelyn Boxall

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 1999.

8 days left to listen

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 Mar 2025 02:30

Broadcasts

  • Sun 30 Mar 2025 07:30
  • Sun 30 Mar 2025 12:30
  • Sun 30 Mar 2025 18:30
  • Mon 31 Mar 2025 02:30