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Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett is an author, actor and playwright, best-known for titles including Talking Heads and The Lady in the Van.

The recipes featured here are from his appearance in Nigel Slater’s programme, A Taste of My Life.

Alan Bennett's recipes

Main course

Starters & nibbles

Desserts

Cakes and baking

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