The Lady in the VanAlan BennettMainLabel: Faber & FaberDescription: Adapted for the screen by the author from his celebrated memoir Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van is directed by long-standing collaborator Nicholas Hytner.The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Their unique story is funny poignant and life-affirming.The Complete Lady in the Van contains a Foreword by Nicholas Hytner a substantial Introduction with diary entries by Alan Bennett the original memoir and the screenplay. The book includes numerous illustrations by David Gentleman who sketched on set throughout filming and a colour plate-section including behind-the-scenes photographs and stills from the film
