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Pity the Planet

on BBC Radio 3

A biographical critique of Robert Lowell by Derek Mahon Since the publication of Day by Day, Lowell's reputation has suffered a battering. Although it remains difficult to separate the work from the life, the outstanding qualities of the verse have become more clearly defined.
With WILLIAM ALFRED , BLAIR CLARK SEAMUS HEANEY ,
RICHARD TILLINGHAST , MICHAEL HOFMANN
GREY GOWRIE, GABRIEL PEARSON and HELEN VENDLER ReaderDON FELLOWS
Producer MARGARET WINDHAM (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Lowell
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Derek Mahon
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William Alfred
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Blair Clark
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Seamus Heaney
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Richard Tillinghast
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Michael Hofmann
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Gabriel Pearson
Reader:
Helen Vendler
Reader:
Don Fellows
Producer:
Margaret Windham

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