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Diana Athill looks back on the things that brought simple pleasure through the stages of her long life. Read by Stephanie Cole.

Stephanie Cole reads from Diana Athill's essay collection.

Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is honest, cheering and thought-provoking. In "A Life of Luxuries", she looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the different stages of her long life.

Read by Stephanie Cole

Abridged and Produced by Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.

Photo credit: Mark Crick

15 minutes

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Next Friday 08:30
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Credits

Reader Stephanie Cole
Author Diana Athill
Abridger Kirsteen Cameron
Producer Kirsteen Cameron

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  • Fri 11 Dec 2015 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 12 Dec 2015 00:30
    BBC Radio 4
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