The Jail Diaries of Sir Ralph Stanza

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Sir Ralph gives Irish inmate Conor a few tips on writing political poetry.

Refusing to believe Conor is a common burglar, Sir Ralph urges him to pen some political verse. Stars James Quinn. From 2004.

Sir Ralph Stanza romanticises a burglar called Conor, claiming to understand and appreciate his role as an Irish freedom fighter.

Another of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his recent stint as poet-in-residence at Longmore Grange maximum security prison.

Written by and starring James Quinn.

Sir Ralph Stanza....James Quinn
Conor....James Scales
Kerrie....Lorraine Cheshire
Gina....Joan Kempson
Officer Marple....Chris Jack

Produced at BBC Manchester by Graham Frost

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2004.

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Audio diaries from Sir Ralph's stint as poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison.

Audio diaries from Sir Ralph Stanza's stint as poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison.

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