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Timothy West
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- Narrated by: Timothy West
- Length: 12 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature
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Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book, Our Great Canal Journeys: A Lifetime of Memories on Britain’s Most Beautiful Waterways, is lauded British stage, film and television actor Timothy West.
With a career spanning over 50 years in the industry, Timothy West has appeared frequently in film and television, including time on Coronation Street and EastEnders as well as many classical theatre performances. Since 2014, West and his wife, Prunella Scales, have been seen travelling together across British canals in the Channel 4 series Great Canal Journeys.
West’s book Our Great Canal Journeys: A Lifetime of Memories on Britain’s Most Beautiful Waterways, published in May 2018, follows on from the highly regarded series. Timothy West talks to us about his new book, his favourite waterways and his illustrious career so far.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-10-19
oh' Tim
quick overview of the man himself. if you're a fan of canals, acting or Timothy west himself.
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- Chrissie Ann
- 27-05-19
Great as always
What a fantastic view of life. I am a big fan of Timothy and his wife Prunella and this is another experience I have enjoyed tremendously.