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22/05/2013

Good Morning Ulster News, travel, sport, business, agriculture and Thought for the Day.

William Crawley brings you literary news, reviews, previews, interviews, features and discussion.

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William Crawley presents a special edition from UK City of Culture. With Roy Hattersley.

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  • William Crawley's Literary Tour of Ireland

    William Crawley's Literary Tour of Ireland

    In this series of The Book Programme William is on the lookout for locations around Ireland that feature prominently in well-loved books.

    He begins his tour by visiting 'The Sea' by John Banville and then in the second progamme of the series he uses 'The Blackwater Lightship' by Colm Toibin as his guide.

    John Banville's The Sea is available here:

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