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.
1 season · 12 episodes
S1 E1A Lady of Letters
Jun 23, 202031 min
Spinster Irene puts pen to paper to complain about the many, many wrongs she sees around her. However, she ends up on the wrong side of the law when she misreads completely the situation of the family living in the house opposite.
S1 E2An Ordinary Woman
Jun 23, 202035 min
Michael is only 15, but you wouldn’t know. Gwen thought there would be something that gave you immunity, that you couldn’t fall for your own child.
S1 E3Soldiering On
Jun 25, 202036 min
Muriel’s son Giles appears with papers for her to sign. It turns out she is quite a rich widow. But soon there’s a liquidity problem, and Giles could be to blame.
S1 E4Her Big Chance
Jun 29, 202042 min
Actor Lesley prides herself on her professionalism, even if it’s for a walk-on role. She is thrilled to land the role of Travis, who spends the film bikini-clad on a yacht.
S1 E5Playing Sandwiches
Jun 29, 202028 min
Wilfred is a parks attendant. After he befriends a young girl, it becomes clear why nobody can trace his records.
S1 E6A Chip in the Sugar
Jun 30, 202033 min
Graham is his mam’s number one. But when they bump into semi-retired Mr Turnbull, Graham discovers she had a life pre-Dad and fully intends to have another.
