Swindon Hero On The Small Screen
Local poet Alfred Williams is set to have his life-story depicted on BBC show Inside Out West
Courtesy of Bob Townsend/Paul Williams.
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Look out for some of Swindon's famous landmarks tonight, when BBC West presents the story of Alfred Williams, also known as The Hammerman, as part of a look into his life and works as a poet.
The Inside Out West programme will take presenter Alastair McKee on a bicycle trip following the precise route Alfred took whilst compiling information for his book 'Villages of the White Horse'.
Scenes you might recognise in the film include South Marston (where Alfred was born), Uffington and Watchfield, so keep an eye peeled for anyone you might know!
The show will also visit the home of John Cullimore, a surgeon at the Great Western Hospital, who composed a musical about the poet's life titled "The Hammerman", which is set to be performed at New College later this month.
BBC Inside Out West will be on BBC One from 7.30pm tonight
For more information on Alfred Williams, please visit the Alfred Williams Society website via the link below.
History: Local History
