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The Betjeman Letters

Selected letters of the English poet which cover different periods from his life

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. 1924 to 1929: The Early Years
Teaching traumas and critique of a Leamington Spa guide are grist to John Betjeman's mill.
25 Sep 1995,15 mins
2. 1932 to 1937: Literature and Love
Marriage, the Essex countryside and TS Eliot: more life and times of the wordsmith.
26 Sep 1995,15 mins
3. 1939 to 1940: "There's A War on you know."
Conflict, Christianity and Hugh Walpole. More correspondence from the future Poet Laureate
27 Sep 1995,15 mins
4. 1945 to 1948: Poetry, prose and religion
Catholicism, the Church of England, Evelyn Waugh and Nancy Mitford. More poetical musings.
28 Sep 1995,15 mins
5. 1949 to 1951: Expenses and encouragement.
Disputes with the 91�ȱ� and speaking up for Dylan Thomas. More missives from the poet.
29 Sep 1995,15 mins