UK: Books - On the bedside table of ... Charles Allen.

'I've just read Alan Bennett's Writing Home which is a collection of his works. It includes extracts from his diaries, plays and articles. It's a snapshot of his life and gives a real insight into the man and his relationship with people, including the lady who lives in a camper van in his driveway - how many of us would do that!'

Charles Allen is chief executive of Granada.