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Bob Geldof on WB Yeats: A Fanatic Heart

Musician and advocate Bob Geldof examines the life and work of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, William Butler Yeats. Geldof argues that as a poet and statesman, at the vanguard of a cultural revolution, Yeats brought about immense change in Ireland's struggle for independence, without firing a bullet. Written by Geldof and Roy Foster, this incisive and moving documentary features readings by Bill Nighy, Van Morrison, Richard E Grant, Colin Farrell, Bono, Edna O'Brien, Ardal O'Hanlon, Noel Gallagher and Liam Neeson.

English
  • Originally Aired April 3, 2016
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b076qphj
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Bob Geldof Writer
Roy Foster Writer
Bob Geldof Guest Star