This week Patrick and a distinguished panel of historians, writers, literary scholars and biographers discuss the life and cultural legacy of English novelist Thomas Hardy. Joining Patrick on the show include: Dr Jarlath Killeen, Head of the School of English, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Fran Brearton, Professor of English, School of Arts, English and Languages, Queens University Belfast, Dr Trish Ferguson, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, Liverpool Hope University, Claire Tomalin, Author of 'Thomas Hardy' and Dr Tony Fincham, Chairman, The Thomas Hardy Society, UK.