Dylan Thomas: A Poet in New York
In 1953 Dylan Thomas went to New York for the last time, his marriage a wreck, his drinking out of control. He was on his way to meet Stravinsky and to wallow in New York acclaim - but what was he escaping? How did such a triumph become a requiem? The last days of a great poet.
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Director Aisling Walsh blogs about Tom Hollander’s transformation into Dylan Thomas.
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Read production secretary Alyn Farrow’s behind the scenes blog.
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Tom Hollander talks about playing the lead role in A Poet in New York.
Clips
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Trail: A Poet in New York
Duration: 00:30
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Tom Hollander on finding his voice
Duration: 00:43
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Dylan Thomas: sounding out the words
Duration: 03:45
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Dylan Thomas: crafting the words
Duration: 03:26
Tom Hollander on the challenges of becoming Dylan
Andrew Davies on the making of A Poet in New York
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Dylan Thomas | Tom Hollander |
| Caitlin Thomas | Essie Davis |
| Liz Reitell | Phoebe Fox |
| John Malcolm Brinnin | Ewen Bremner |
| Young Dylan | Celt Llewelyn Jones |
| Jerry Hart | Jamie Ballard |
| Dr Milton Feltenstein | Demetri Goritsas |
| Sylvie | Samantha Coughlan |
| Rollie McKenna | Naomi Everson |
| Longshoreman | Jason May |
| Dylan's Dad | Robert Blythe |
| Dylan's Mam | Sharon Morgan |
| Aeronwy THomas | Nansi Rhys Adams |
| Roy Poole | Robbie Lester |
| Nancy Wickwire | Morfydd Clark |
| Brazelle | Lucinda O'Donnell |
| Skully | Gruffydd Weston |
| Countess | Wanda Opalinska |
| Marianne | Aimee-Ffion Edwards |
| Felix Gertsman | Celyn Jones |
| Nurse | Kate Jarman |
| Producer | Ruth Caleb |
| Director | Aisling Walsh |
| Writer | Andrew Davies |
Broadcasts
Wed 30 Apr 2014 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales HD & Wales only- Sun 18 May 2014 21:00
- Sat 25 Oct 2014 21:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 25 Oct 2014 22:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
Discover Dylan Thomas
Explore the life, work and legacy of the Welsh poet on the centenary of his birth.
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Dylan Thomas's life told with Hollywood performances, archive clips and in his own words.
