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Dylan Thomas: A Poet in New York

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One Wales HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

In 1953 Dylan Thomas went to New York for the last time, his marriage a wreck, his drinking out of control. He was on his way to meet Stravinsky and to wallow in New York acclaim - but what was he escaping? How did such a triumph become a requiem? The last days of a great poet. Show less

Contributors

Dylan Thomas:
Tom Hollander
Caitlin Thomas:
Essie Davis
Liz Reitell:
Phoebe Fox
John Malcolm Brinnin:
Ewen Bremner
Jerry Hart:
Jamie Ballard
Dr Milton Feltenstein:
Demetri Goritsas
Rollie McKenna:
Naomi Everson
Longshoreman:
Jason May
Dylan's Dad:
Robert Blythe
Dylan's Mam:
Sharon Morgan
Aeronwy THomas:
Nansi Rhys Adams
Roy Poole:
Robbie Lester
Nancy Wickwire:
Morfydd Clark
Felix Gertsman:
Celyn Jones
Producer:
Ruth Caleb
Director:
Aisling Walsh

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