Irish poet and novelist Brendan Kennelly is a prolific author of over 20 poetry collections as well as plays, novels and criticism. In this episode, his work including My Dark Fathers and four plays – Antigone, Medea, The Trojan Women and Blood Wedding is explored. Theo Dorgan and Kennelly then delve into the role of the poet and stimulating themes of adventure and rebellion through the power of the imagination. Kennelly notes the writing of William Blake as an influence on his work and his admiration for the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh.