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When I Met Jane Austen: Colm Tóibín

Series 1, episode 9

As part of a celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, writers and artists tell Dr Paula Byrne when they 'met' the novelist. This episode features writer and essayist Colm Tóibín reflecting on Persuasion, the Navy and a special letter. With reader Gemma Whelan

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Paula Byrne