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Four Sides of Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney - Poet of Place

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Seamus Heaney, one of the world's best loved poets, died ten years ago. In the first of four programmes John Kelly investigates of the importance of his birthplace, Bellaghy. Show more

Four Sides of Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney - Love Poet

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Seamus Heaney, a greatly loved poet when he died ten years ago, wrote great poems of love - love of different kinds. His daughter Catherine delves into their rich variety. Show more

Four Sides of Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney - The Troubles

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Gail McConnell explores how Seamus Heaney, who died ten years ago, responded in his work to The Troubles in his native Northern Ireland with courage, subtlety and self scrutiny Show more

Four Sides of Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney - The Translator

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Seamus Heaney wrote a dozen books of poetry. But throughout his life he also translated poems from other languages. Theo Dorgan considers its range and its effect on his own work. Show more