Alan Bennett: On Private Education

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Alan Bennett: On Private Education

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Jun 18, 2014

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Alan Bennett read this sermon on private educations before the University, King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, 1 June 2014.Read more Alan Bennett in the LRB: lrb.me/bennettpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: lrb.me/acast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jun 18, 2014

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