Looking Back
Difficult memories for actor Alan Cumming, as he continues his moving memoir about his troubled relationship with his father.
Difficult memories for actor Alan Cumming, as he continues reading his deeply moving memoir about his troubled relationship with his father and the mystery of his maternal grandfather.
Written and read by Alan Cumming.
Abridged by Sara Davies.
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 in 2010.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reader | Alan Cumming |
Author | Alan Cumming |
Abridger | Sara Davies |
Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
- Tue 18 Nov 2014 09:4591Èȱ¬ Radio 4 FM
- Wed 19 Nov 2014 00:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4
- Tue 20 Aug 2019 14:4591Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 21 Aug 2019 02:4591Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
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