Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20110618 (BBC7) 20110619 (BBC7) | Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in the author's Camden garden and stayed for 15 years. Stars Maggie Smith. Autobiographical play about the woman who took refuge in the author's Camden garden. | |||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: | 19900419 | Producer: G. HUSH Next in series: 26 April 1990 Description SBH:The playwright recalls an elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 1 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:How he first came across Miss Shepherd and her van in Camden Town. She and her van first appeared in his road in the late 60's. Social setup of the road and the problems with guilt that it caused him. How Miss Shepherd supported herself selling tracts and pencils. Miss Shepherd's van and its coats of yellow paint. Various attacks on Miss Shepherd and her van. Eventually suggested that she spend the nights in a lean to hut at the side of his house. OTN:TMR009/90NT2295 TXN/TDT:R4 19-Apr-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 19 Apr 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 25 Jun 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485594 | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: | 19900625 | First broadcast on 1990-04-19 Producer: G. HUSH Next in series: 26 April 1990 Description SBH:The playwright recalls an elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 1 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:How he first came across Miss Shepherd and her van in Camden Town. She and her van first appeared in his road in the late 60's. Social setup of the road and the problems with guilt that it caused him. How Miss Shepherd supported herself selling tracts and pencils. Miss Shepherd's van and its coats of yellow paint. Various attacks on Miss Shepherd and her van. Eventually suggested that she spend the nights in a lean to hut at the side of his house. OTN:TMR009/90NT2295 TXN/TDT:R4 19-Apr-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 19 Apr 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 25 Jun 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485594 | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: 26 April 1990 | 19900426 | Producer: G. HUSH Next in series: PART 3 Previous in series: Alan Bennett PART 1 Description SBH:The Lady In the Van - The playwright recalls an elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 2 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:Problems caused for Miss Shepherd when parking restrictions were brought in. Inevitably Miss Shepherd and her new van ended up in his garden - she put the handbrake on so firmly it could never be released. Position of the van in his garden and the problems it caused for visitors. Miss Shepherd's ideas for getting on the radio and television. Miss Shepherd's appearance, her hats and the way she spoke. OTN:TMR009/90NT2296 TXN/TDT:R4 26-Apr-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 26 Apr 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 02 Jul 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485640 | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: 26 April 1990 | 19900702 | First broadcast on 1990-04-26 Producer: G. HUSH Next in series: PART 3 Previous in series: Alan Bennett PART 1 Description SBH:The Lady In the Van - The playwright recalls an elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 2 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:Problems caused for Miss Shepherd when parking restrictions were brought in. Inevitably Miss Shepherd and her new van ended up in his garden - she put the handbrake on so firmly it could never be released. Position of the van in his garden and the problems it caused for visitors. Miss Shepherd's ideas for getting on the radio and television. Miss Shepherd's appearance, her hats and the way she spoke. OTN:TMR009/90NT2296 TXN/TDT:R4 26-Apr-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 26 Apr 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 02 Jul 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485640 | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Part 3 | 19900503 | Producer: G. HUSH Next in series: PART 4 Previous in series: 26 April 1990 Description SBH:The Lady In the Van - The playwright recalls the elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 3 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:Miss Shepherd's political opinions. Her letter writing habits. Miss Shepherd's attempt to stand for parliament as a candidate for the Fidelis Party (her own party). Qualified for full social security because she had a permanent address (in his garden). Her Reliant Robin. OTN:TMR009/90NT2297 TXN/TDT:R4 03-May-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 03 May 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 09 Jul 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485659 | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Part 3 | 19900709 | First broadcast on 1990-05-03 Producer: G. HUSH Next in series: PART 4 Previous in series: 26 April 1990 Description SBH:The Lady In the Van - The playwright recalls the elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 3 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:Miss Shepherd's political opinions. Her letter writing habits. Miss Shepherd's attempt to stand for parliament as a candidate for the Fidelis Party (her own party). Qualified for full social security because she had a permanent address (in his garden). Her Reliant Robin. OTN:TMR009/90NT2297 TXN/TDT:R4 03-May-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 03 May 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 09 Jul 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485659 | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Part 4 | 19900510 | Producer: G. HUSH Previous in series: PART 3 Description SBH:The Lady In the Van - The playwright recalls an elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 4 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:Miss Shepherd's method of propelling her wheelchair. Her religion. Difficult to get Miss Shepherd to accept help - was eventually persuaded to go to a day centre where he hoped she would stay. Had to reassure her that he wouldn't have her sent to hospital. What he found out about her life after she died - had driven an ambulance during World War II and was nearly blown up; had wanted to become a nun but had not been accepted; spent time in mental hospitals; was involved in an accident which led to her changing her name. OTN:TMR009/90NT2298 TXN/TDT:R4 10-May-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 10 May 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 16 Jul 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485666 | ||
| 04 LAST | Programme Catalogue - Details: Part 4 | 19900716 | First broadcast on 1990-05-10 Producer: G. HUSH Previous in series: PART 3 Description SBH:The Lady In the Van - The playwright recalls an elderly lady who took up residence in his garden. 4 (of 4). Producer: Gillian Hush. PRE:Miss Shepherd's method of propelling her wheelchair. Her religion. Difficult to get Miss Shepherd to accept help - was eventually persuaded to go to a day centre where he hoped she would stay. Had to reassure her that he wouldn't have her sent to hospital. What he found out about her life after she died - had driven an ambulance during World War II and was nearly blown up; had wanted to become a nun but had not been accepted; spent time in mental hospitals; was involved in an accident which led to her changing her name. OTN:TMR009/90NT2298 TXN/TDT:R4 10-May-1990 CON:BENNETT Alan (spkr) HUSH Gillian (prod) Broadcast history 10 May 1990 09:45-10:00 (RADIO 4) 16 Jul 1990 21:00-21:15 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gillian Hush (Producer) Alan Bennett (Speaker) Notes: CAIRS 485666 |