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Between Stones and Stars

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Rebecca Elson was a remarkable poet and astronomer who died in 1999, aged 39, leaving behind a diverse collection of inspiring poems on subjects such as her husband's boxer shorts, dark matter, and the cancer that was killing her. David Constantine celebrates her life and work, with contributions from friends, readings by Theresa Gallagher , and penny whistle played by Michael Donaghy. Repeated from Sunday

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Rebecca Elson
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David Constantine
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Theresa Gallagher
Played By:
Michael Donaghy.
Source: Radio Times

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