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Wendy Whiteley in conversation with author Janet Hawley

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Having spent much of the 1960s in London, Brett Whiteley knew Francis Bacon personally and remained fascinated with his work throughout his entire career. Wendy Whiteley reflects on these encounters with Janet Hawley, Walkley Award-winning writer and author.