This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.
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Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
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Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan
This week Patrick and a distinguished panel of historians, writers, literary scholars and biographers discuss the life and cultural legacy of English novelist Thomas Hardy. Joining Patrick on the show include: Dr Jarlath Killeen, Head of the School of English, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Fran Brearton, Professor of English, School of Arts, English and Languages, Queens University Belfast, Dr Trish Ferguson, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, Liverpool Hope University, Claire Tomalin, Author of 'Thomas Hardy' and Dr Tony Fincham, Chairman, The Thomas Hardy Society, UK.