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Read by Joyce Grenfell
Comedienne and raconteur Joyce Grenfell reads the story of her full and fascinating life.
Joyce Grenfell was known and loved all over the world for her monologues, songs and comic writing. Her career, which spanned more than thirty years, saw her work in many different areas - from wartime entertainment tours to performance on radio, stage and screen, all were graced with Joyce's usual charm, humour and talent.
As she tells the story of her long and varied career, Joyce sketches wonderful comic descriptions of the many people encountered along the way. Her glamorous and madcap American mother, her aunt Nancy Astor and her beloved husband Reggie are just some of the larger-than-life characters that people this captivating reading.
Joyce Grenfell's reading of her life story is a delightful feast of anecdotes and skillful sketches. A guaranteed treat for old fans and new admirers alike.
