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This week on the Culture Cafe; Ronan Bennett, Adam Low and Jack Dawson.

Writer and exec producer of the Bafta award-winning Top Boy TV series Ronan Bennett on his book Jaq, a Top Boy Story.

Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week, writer and exec producer of the BAFTA award winning Top Boy TV series Ronan Bennett on his new book 'Jaq, a Top Boy Story'. A book that delves into the life of pivotal Top Boy characters.

Director Adam Low – who has directed a new film for BBC NI about the poet Michael Longley
Michael Longley: Where Poems Come From, a landmark film profile for BBC NI television. A lyrical account of Michael Longley’s life and career and the influences that have shaped his work.

NI actor Jack Dawson talks about the success of his play 'Holding Ground', produced by Tinderbox Theatre Company and directed by Patrick J. O Reilly. It was written by Jack over a three year period and tackles his personal story of domestic violence. Jack worked extensively as an advocate around the play on behalf of Women’s Aid, appearing several times on the news, featuring on UTV’s Up Close- Home Terror, and speaking in Stormont as part of the SAY project. 

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