Alan Bennett in Conversation | BFI Q&A

The acclaimed British writer visits the BFI Southbank to discuss the influence of his northern roots. Few writers have successfully mined northern culture and specific northern speech patterns as Alan Bennett. Growing up in Leeds, he listened in on the chatter of his relatives, absorbing the patter of domestic conversation, which would emerge across a glittering and much-loved range of plays, particularly those written for television. Here, Bennett explores the way northern culture is so integral to his creative process. Part of the BFI’s Northern Voices season: Subscribe: Claim an extended BFI Player Subscription free trial (UK only) - subscribe using code BFIYOUTUBE: Watch more on BFI Player: Our TikTok: https://