In a rare interview in colour that he gave to Canadian television in 1969, Mishima discusses the subject of Japanese nationalism and gives us his view

A tribute to the late Poet Laureate who died in 1998. It contains poetry readings by Ted as well as interviews with him.

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Part 1 of a two-part tribute to the legendary literary couple.

My own short tribute to Joseph Carey Merrick, otherwise known as 'The Elephant Man'

Part two of the documentary sequence about Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller.

Documentary excerpt which traces Mishima's early life and writing career.

The poem is read by Sylvia Plath herself.

career. It has been taken from a television programme on the emergence of gay performers on TV through the years.

Second part of the two-part tribute.

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My own personal tribute to the American actress who appeared in 'A Bout De Souffle'.

All photos are from the excellent website phreeque.tripod.com

Interesting review of Paul Schrader's film Mishima. The review is from 1989.

A personal tribute to Richey James Edwards of the Manic Street Preachers.

A short feature which looks at the brief career, and untimely death, of the talented playwright.

Short film from 1988, visits Sylvia Plath's grave in Heptonstall Churchyard, Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England.

The poet herself reads the poem

Third and final part.

Short news clip of Ted Hughes' poetry collection Birthday Letters winning the 1999 Whitbread award for poetry. The award is accepted by Frieda Hughes,