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4. Early Signs

Episode 4 of 5

Iris Murdoch's husband remembers the eerie, early signs of Alzheimer's shown by his novelist wife. Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

John remembers the eerie, early signs of Alzheimer's shown by his wife.

John Bayley tells the story of how his novelist wife, Iris Murdoch, progressively developed Alzheimer's disease.

Acclaimed memoir offering a glimpse into her world.

Abridged by Alison Joseph.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies

Producer: Jocelyn Boxall

First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in January 1999.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Mar 2025 03:30
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