Masterclasses in writing and in acting, Alan Bennett's Talking Heads monologues were “darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting”, and were performed by the cream of acting talent including Maggie Smith, Patricia Routledge, Julie Walters and Thora Hird. 📺 Alan Bennett 90 Years On celebrates the life and long career of one of Britain's best-loved playwrights. Watch on #iPlayer. | BBC Arts