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Episode 4
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Acclaimed across literary circles, Heaney is about to be recognised on the global stage. Read by Adrian Dunbar. Written by RF Foster. Abridged by Anna Magnusson.
A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney’s work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond.
Already acclaimed across Irish, UK and American literary circles, Heaney is about to be recognised on the global stage.
Read by Adrian Dunbar
Written by R F Foster
Abridged by Anna Magnusson
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
Last on
Fri 17 Dec 202100:30
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Thu 16 Dec 202109:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 17 Dec 202100:30BBC Radio 4
