Bookmark: Kingsley Amis (1991), Part Four

On the occasion of the publication of his memoirs, writer Kingsley Amis is the subject of this episode of Bookmark. In addition to his backround and upbringing, family life and literary inspiration, Amis also speaks of his friendship with poet Phillip Larkin and other British literary lions of his generation.

[@bonnacon1610]

4:09 Absolutely nails the differences between Wales and England.

[@dfddwm]

I think the wartime experience fostered that sardonic humour in Amis and his generation.

[@marclayne9261]

Love Kingsley Amis....

[@cmhardin37]

Can't stop watching

[@ranon9158]

Press advert for curtains. Which is why he mentions them at the Booker presentation.

[@meellsonwheels]

I'm sure Kingsley proceeded to give that female interviewer a gentle poke

[@apexxxx10]

kiitos

[@bollockowithalob]

'Ta for telling.

[@bollockowithalob]

What is the Sanderson thing at 7:11 - ? A press advert?

[@billthestinker]

Amis preferred black bean soup for lunch and then would copiously break wind for hours in the pub 💨

[@louduva9849]

1:34 lol

[@bootstrapperwilson7687]

That interviewer at the start was damn rude, cutting Kingley's answers short. How in hell did he get ths job?

[@Lioncair]

He was the legendary Simon Raven

[@margaretlawrence3385]

Insufferable interviewer!

[@Lioncair]

None other than Simon Raven

[@WickedHole]

​@@Lioncair Simon Raven? Nevermore!