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Arena: Three Irish Writers

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

It has been said that the English hoard words like misers and the Irish spend them like sailors. Tonight's Arena presents three great Irish masters of the English language, Flann O'Brien, Patrick Kavanagh and Brendan Behan. Anthony Cronin, poet, friend and fellow-drinker, recalls their genius and their wild exploits in Dublin. Producers Kate Meynell and Rosemary Wilton
Series editors Nigel Finch and Anthony Wall
Picture Story: page 75

Contributors

Unknown:
Flann O'Brien
Unknown:
Patrick Kavanagh
Unknown:
Brendan Behan.
Unknown:
Anthony Cronin
Producers:
Kate Meynell
Producers:
Rosemary Wilton
Editors:
Nigel Finch
Source: Radio Times

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