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![The grand old man of Canadian poetry](/web/20061029180603im_/http://archives.cbc.ca/med/en/al_purdy/purdy_70_br_en.jpg )
Friends, family and associates describe the formidable grand old man of Canadian poetry. (Radio; runs 21:44) |
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![Remembering Al](/web/20061029180603im_/http://archives.cbc.ca/med/en/al_purdy/purdy_80_br_en.jpg)
At the age of 81, Purdy succumbs to cancer. (TV; runs 15:02) |
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![A life in letters](/web/20061029180603im_/http://archives.cbc.ca/med/en/al_purdy/purdy_90_br_en.jpg )
Purdy's correspondence with politicians, poets and personal heroes is published after his death. (Radio; runs 17:13) |