Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20211213 | 20211214 (R4) | A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney's work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond. Heaney's career as an educator takes off and his first poems are published, as tensions in Ulster rise. Read by Adrian Dunbar Written by R F Foster Abridged by Anna Magnusson Adrian Dunbar reads an eloquent account of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. |
| 02 | 20211214 | 20211215 (R4) | A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney's work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond. In California for a year of teaching, Seamus finds distance from home affords a new perspective on Ulster. Read by Adrian Dunbar Written by R F Foster Abridged by Anna Magnusson Teaching in California, Seamus Heaney finds a new perspective on events back in Ulster. Adrian Dunbar reads an eloquent account of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. |
| 03 | 20211215 | 20211216 (R4) | A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney's work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond. Now settled outside Dublin, Heaney is ploughing a furrow that will lead to his longest, most audacious poem yet. Read by Adrian Dunbar Written by R F Foster Abridged by Anna Magnusson Settled outside Dublin, Heaney is working up to his longest, most audacious poem yet. Adrian Dunbar reads an eloquent account of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. |
| 04 | 20211216 | 20211217 (R4) | A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney's work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond. Already acclaimed across Irish, UK and American literary circles, Heaney is about to be recognised on the global stage. Read by Adrian Dunbar Written by R F Foster Abridged by Anna Magnusson Critically acclaimed poet Seamus Heaney is about to be recognised on the global stage. Adrian Dunbar reads an eloquent account of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. |
| 05 | 20211217 | 20211218 (R4) | A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney's work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond. In the wake of his award come international fame and increased demands on Heaney's time. Read by Adrian Dunbar Written by R F Foster Abridged by Anna Magnusson In the wake of his Nobel Prize, Heaney struggles to balance the many demands on his time. Adrian Dunbar reads an eloquent account of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. |