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The Abbey with Alan Bennett
The Abbey with Alan Bennett

The Abbey with Alan Bennett

— Dec 1995 1 Season 3 Episodes
Ended
Documentary

Overview

In this captivating and insightful documentary, Alan Bennett takes on the role of a guide to Westminster Abbey. He unveils a side of history that is lesser-known yet intriguing, and is granted entry into the unseen corners and secret chambers that remain hidden from the eyes of tourists.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Self

Key Crew

Jonathan Stedall

Jonathan Stedall

Director

Alison Carter

Alison Carter

Associate Producer

Toby Freeman

Toby Freeman

Location Manager

Andrew Holmes

Andrew Holmes

Producer

Mark Parry

Mark Parry

Sound Engineer

Nick Rogers

Nick Rogers

Sound Mixer

Terry Hunt

Terry Hunt

Lighting Director

E1

The Royal Peculiar

Alan Bennett goes behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey, watching the comings and goings in 'the Queen's parish church'.

Dec 25, 1995 55m
E2

Whom Would You Like to Be Seen Dead With?

Alan Bennett goes high up into the north transept of Westminster Abbey, wanders along a hidden passage that goes around the whole building, sits in on a meeting of the Dean and Chapter, and visits the tombs.

Dec 26, 1995 53m
E3

A Mirror of England

Alan Bennett watches the main daily service of Evensong and reflects on his boyhood religion.

Dec 27, 1995 50m

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