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Talking Heads (TV Series)

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

2020

Nicholas Hytner, Marianne Elliott ...

Jodie Comer, Monica Dolan, Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig ...

7.4

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TV Series. Drama Widely celebrated as Alan Bennett's masterpieces, his multi-award-winning Talking Heads return to BBC One. Filmed during lockdown under social distancing guidelines, a new generation of Britain's finest actors star in 10 of Bennett's classic scripts, alongside two brand new Talking Heads penned by the acclaimed writer last year.

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Fionnuala Halligan Screendaily	"Imelda Staunton is not the only actor here who has never been better (...) The human condition nakedly in front of you, holding your gaze brazenly"	POS
United Kingdom	Lucy Mangan The Guardian	"A masterclass in storytelling (...) Bennett’s TV monologues have lost none of their impact (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United Kingdom	Patrick Cremona Radio Times	"'Talking Heads' is a treat – and proves reviving old shows can work if done right"	POS
United Kingdom	Ed Power The Independent	"Star-studded monologues to sand-blast the soul (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United Kingdom	George Griffiths Metro	"Great but miserable stories that are as powerful now as they were 30 years ago (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS

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