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Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

2020Ended1 Season12 Episodes7.6TMDB
BBC One

Widely celebrated as Alan Bennett's masterpieces, his multi-award-winning Talking Heads return to BBC One. Filmed during lockdown under social distancing guidelines, a new generation of Britain's finest actors star in 10 of Bennett's classic scripts, alongside two brand new Talking Heads penned by the acclaimed writer last year.

Created by: Alan Bennett

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: A Lady of Letters

Jun 23, 2020 · 31m

Spinster Irene puts pen to paper to complain about the many, many wrongs she sees around her. However, she ends up on the wrong side of the law when she misreads completely the situation of the family living in the house opposite.

Episode 2: An Ordinary Woman

Jun 23, 2020 · 35m

Michael is only 15, but you wouldn’t know. Gwen thought there would be something that gave you immunity, that you couldn’t fall for your own child.

Episode 3: Soldiering On

Jun 25, 2020 · 36m

Muriel’s son Giles appears with papers for her to sign. It turns out she is quite a rich widow. But soon there’s a liquidity problem, and Giles could be to blame.

Episode 4: Her Big Chance

Jun 29, 2020 · 42m

Actor Lesley prides herself on her professionalism, even if it’s for a walk-on role. She is thrilled to land the role of Travis, who spends the film bikini-clad on a yacht.

Episode 5: Playing Sandwiches

Jun 29, 2020 · 28m

Wilfred is a parks attendant. After he befriends a young girl, it becomes clear why nobody can trace his records.

Episode 6: A Chip in the Sugar

Jun 30, 2020 · 33m

Graham is his mam’s number one. But when they bump into semi-retired Mr Turnbull, Graham discovers she had a life pre-Dad and fully intends to have another.

Episode 7: The Outside Dog

Jun 30, 2020 · 32m

Marjory hates husband Stuart’s dog, Tina. He takes her out late, comes in at midnight, clothes in the wash, naked to bed and then starts carrying on. Then the police arrive.

Episode 8: Bed Among the Lentils

Jul 1, 2020 · 46m

Susan is not cut out to be the vicar’s wife. When she meets Mr. Ramesh in his shop, she discovers what else life can offer

Episode 9: Nights in the Garden of Spain

Jul 1, 2020 · 34m

Rosemary recalls the morning she was accosted by Mrs McCorquodale, who had shot her husband. A friendship began, until Rosemary had to look again at her own marriage. (Set in the 1990s).

Episode 10: The Hand of God

Jul 2, 2020 · 28m

Celia runs an antiques shop. But after she buys a lovely old frame containing the smudgy drawing of a finger, she discovers she’s less of an expert than she thought.

Episode 11: Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet

Jul 8, 2020 · 39m

Miss Fozzard has a new chiropodist, Mr. Dunderdale, though technically he’s retired. Their weekly appointments soon raise the tricky question of who is treating whom.

Episode 12: The Shrine

Jul 9, 2020 · 26m

Lorna visits the spot where Clifford’s motorbike crashed, hoping for some closure. But one day she finds someone else has left some flowers on the shrine.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Season 1 premiere?

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Season 1 premiered on June 23, 2020.

How many episodes are in Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Season 1?

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Season 1 has 12 episodes.

What is the first episode of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "A Lady of Letters". It aired on June 23, 2020.

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