Main content
Set Fire to the Stars
Drama providing a humorous, moving snapshot of Dylan Thomas in America. The infamous Welshman is invited to New York by John Brinnin, who has his hands full from the start.
Drama providing a humorous, moving snapshot of poet Dylan Thomas in America. The infamous Welshman is invited to New York by John Brinnin for a series of poetry readings, touring around the most prestigious college campuses of the United States. Ignoring persistent rumours of Thomas's frivolities back home, Brinnin has his hands full when the poet arrives in the US.
Last on
Wed 1 Mar 201721:00
BBC Two Wales
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| John Malcolm Brinnin | Elijah Wood |
| Dylan Thomas | Celyn Jones |
| Jack | Steven Mackintosh |
| Loomis | Andrew Bicknell |
| Janet | Kate Drew |
| Harvey | Adam Gillen |
| Lady Lye | Nicola Duffett |
| Mickey | Steve Speirs |
| Doctor | Ken Drury |
| Rosie | Maimie McCoy |
| Mr Unlucky | Richard Brake |
| Shirley | Shirley Henderson |
| Stanley | Kevin Eldon |
| Caitlin | Kelly Reilly |
| Ms Missy 1 | Polly Hemingway |
| Ms Missy 2 | Sue Maud |
| Yale Provost | Weston Gavin |
| Director | Andy Goddard |
| Producer | Andy Evans |
| Writer | Andy Goddard |
| Writer | Celyn Jones |
Broadcast
- Wed 1 Mar 201721:00BBC Two Wales
Dylan Thomas iWonder Guides
Explore Dylan Thomas' life and work with our BBC iWonder Interactive Guides
