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Diana Athill looks back on things that brought simple pleasure through the stages of her long life. Concluded 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.

Diana looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the different stages of her long life.

Concluded by Stephanie Cole.

Abridged and produced by Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.

** Photo credit: Mark Crick

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Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Fri 11 Dec 2015 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 12 Dec 2015 00:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 22 Dec 2017 14:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 23 Dec 2017 02:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 9 Oct 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 9 Oct 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 9 Oct 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 10 Oct 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra