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The Presence

Welsh poet Dannie Abse's account of the first year after the death of his wife of 50 years in a car crash. Dramatised by Tina Pepler.

Welsh poet Dannie Abse's account of his life in the first year after the death of his wife in a car crash. It pays tribute to their 50-year marriage, tells of his grief and the poetry that comforted him.

Dannie ...... Glyn Houston
Joan ...... Jennifer Hill
Susanna ...... Siriol Jenkins
Reader ...... Iestyn Jones
Wilfred/Dr O'Halloran ...... Howell Evans
Keren ...... Sara McGaughey
Doctor ...... Matthew Gravelle
Fireman ...... Lee Mengo

Directed by Kate McAll.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Mar 2009 14:15

Broadcast

  • Tue 17 Mar 2009 14:15

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