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Episode 3

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Cambridge University and meeting Vivien. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot. Read by Tom Mannion and David Acton.

In 1914 Tom leaves Harvard for Merton College, Cambridge, to further his studies, refine his poetry, and here he meets his future wife Vivienne.

A fresh biography of TS Eliot by Robert Crawford, abridged by Katrin Williams, published to mark 50 years since the poet's death.

Reader: Tom Mannion

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 2015.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Oct 2019 02:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Tom Mannion
Reader David Acton
Author Robert Crawford
Abridger Katrin Williams
Producer Duncan Minshull

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Feb 2015 09:45
  • Thu 5 Feb 2015 00:30
  • Wed 23 Oct 2019 14:45
  • Thu 24 Oct 2019 02:45

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