A Life of Luxuries

Available for 29 days

Stephanie Cole reads from Diana Athill's essay collection. Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is honest, cheering and thought-provoking. Diana looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the different stages of her long life. Concluded by Stephanie Cole. Abridged and produced by Kirsteen Cameron First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015. ** Photo credit: Mark Crick