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A Poet in New York

A Poet in New York

Description: Dylan Thomas, the famous Welsh poet, spends the days leading up to his death, perpetually drunk and lost in the reminisces of his wife and deceased father.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2014
First episode air date: April 30, 2014
Initial Release: April 30, 2014
Director: Aisling Walsh
Written By: Andrew Davies
Networks: BBC, BBC Two
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