The Tick of Two Clocks

An inspiration to anyone who still finds old age too distressing a prospect to take seriously – Sarah Ditum * The Times *At 88 years old, broadcaster and Labour peer Joan Bakewell shows little sign of slowing down her work rate, yet she has had to confront her age in another way - downsizing * Radio Times *The broadcaster’s account of downsizing and ditching a lifetime of objects is wonderfully told * Observer *Pertinent thoughts on the subject of growing old and making life-changing decisions * Choice Magazine *Bakewell’s book is an eloquent poetry of departures. Her prim image is undercut here by suggestions of intricate personal mystery, fun and brightness concealing, perhaps, her life’s darker corners. * Telegraph *

Joan Bakewell has had a fifty year career in broadcasting and is still at it. Born in Stockport, graduated in Cambridge, she has published an autobiography, The Centre of the Bed, and two novels: All the Nice Girls and She’s Leaving Home. She has two children, six grandchildren, and sits in the House of Lords as a Labour Peer. She lives in North London.