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The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis

The much loved writer's fascinating childhood and how it inspired tales of Narnia. Brian Sibley's account stars Geoffrey Palmer.

A fascinating journey into the childhood of one of the world's best loved writers.

Geoffrey Palmer stars as CS Lewis, guiding us through his early life illustrating how his Northern Irish boyhood in County Down inspired his magical stories of Narnia.

Written by Brian Sibley.

Young CS Lewis ...... Dario Angelone
Penny ...... Hannah Gordon
Warnie ...... Jack Logue
Lizzie ...... Doreen Keogh
Father ...... Stuart Graham
Mother ...... Laura Hughes
Grandfather ...... James Ellis
Doctor ...... John Hewitt

With Sarah Gordon, Coirle Magee and Patrick Gleadhill as the children.

Director: Gemma McMullan

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2002.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 20 Jan 2020 04:00
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Broadcasts

  • Sun 2 Jan 2011 10:15
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  • Fri 22 Nov 2013 10:00
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  • Fri 22 Nov 2013 15:00
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  • Sun 20 Dec 2015 16:00
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  • Mon 21 Dec 2015 04:00
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  • Sun 29 Oct 2017 16:00
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  • Mon 30 Oct 2017 04:00
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  • Sun 19 Jan 2020 16:00
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  • Mon 20 Jan 2020 04:00
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