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On Show: RS Thomas: The Man Who Went into the West

RS Thomas: The Man Who Went into the West

25/11/2006

BBC Two - On Show, RS Thomas: The Man Who Went into the West

Film about the Welsh poet RS Thomas, who wrote some of the best love poetry of his time.

Documentary about the 'ogre of Wales', RS Thomas, who wrote some of the best love poetry of his time. Contributors include Dr Rowan Williams and poet Twm Morys.

When Byron Rogers decided to write the biography of RS Thomas, he knew his subject was a man of contradictions. After all, the 'ogre of Wales' wrote some of the best love poetry of his time. But Rogers' journey to uncover the man behind the stone face was unexpectedly humorous.

In this documentary, he recreates that journey, meeting friends and parishioners of Thomas and his only son Gwydion, who talks candidly about his relationship with his father. He also recalls some extraordinary moments such as the time Richard Burton and Liz Taylor requested a meeting with Thomas where, at the rather awkward lunch that followed, the poet quizzed Taylor on her favourite types of flat fish. Contributors also include Dr Rowan Williams and poet Twm Morys.

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