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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5357884Weekend Edition Sunday, April 23, 2006 · The History Boys has been a smash hit since its 2004 debut at London's National Theater. Playwright Alan Bennett is a national treasure in Britain. But will his story about English schoolboys translate to Broadway?
Bennett contributed to Monty Python's Flying CircusBorn in Leeds, Bennett was schooled at Leeds Modern School (a state grammar school), learned Russian at the Joint Services School for Linguists during his National Service, and gained a place at Cambridge University. However, having spent time in Cambridge during national service, and partly wishing to follow the object of his unrequited love, he decided to apply for a scholarship at Oxford University. He went on to take a first-class degree in history from Exeter College, Oxford. He was to remain at Oxford for several years studying Medieval History before realising he was not cut out to be an academic.
He claims that as an adolescent he assumed he would grow up to be a Church of England clergyman, for no better reason than he looked like one.
In August 1960, Bennett, along with Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller, and Peter Cook, achieved instant fame by appearing at the Edinburgh Festival in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe.
"Astro Asks: Did You Have Something To Add?" is a popular segment on the NASA TV show "This Week @NASA" where scientists and engineers answer questions from viewers about space and NASA's missions.
The segment airs every Friday on the NASA TV show "This Week @NASA".
You can submit a question by using the hashtag #askNASA on social media or by emailing your question to NASA's social media accounts.
The questions are answered by a variety of scientists and engineers who work on NASA's missions and projects. This includes astronauts, researchers, and mission control personnel.
Yes, previous episodes of "Astro Asks: Did You Have Something To Add?" can be found on NASA's website and YouTube channel. They are also available on demand on NASA TV.