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The Poet and the Murderer
A gripping true story of poetry, murder and the art of forgery.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poet and the Snipe
Poet Paul Farley examines the connection between poets and birds. Producer: Geoff Bird
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poet in the Glen
Poet Kenneth Steven journeys through the remote Glen Lyon in Scotland's Central Highlands.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks to guests about life, language and music in his shed.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poet Laureate in the Arctic
Simon Armitage is in the Arctic to witness climate change and write new poems in response.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Poet Laureate’s Peterloo
Carol Ann Duffy and other writers respond to the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poet Librettists
Michael Symmons Roberts explores why so many poets choose to become opera librettists.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poet of Albion
Jenny Uglow investigates the life of the radical London artist and poet William Blake.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Poet of Sparty Lea: In Search of Barry MacSweeney
Young poet Tom Chivers reclaims the reputation of counter-cultural poet Barry MacSweeney.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poet on the Frontline
Documentary about the Polish daredevil war correspondent and author Ryszard Kapuscinski.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Poet Unwound
Steve Punt explores the spleen, both as a medical organ and as a poetic metaphor.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poet who Loved the War: Ivor Gurney
Film which tells the story of the First World War soldier-poet who broke all the rules.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Poet, The Rocker - The Phil Lynott Story
Those closest to Phil Lynott remember his life and work.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 6 Music
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A Poet's Guide to Britain
Owen Sheers explores six great works of poetry set in the British landscape.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Poet's Indian, The Words are English
Award-winning poet Daljit Nagra explores the story of Indian poetry in English.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poet's Poet
Clare Potter celebrates Welsh poetry from medieval times to the current day.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Poetic Justice
Poet Mr Gee inspires prisoners to reflect lyrically on their experiences of life and crime
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetic Presenters
Ten Radio Ulster presenters read out the poems that mean the most to them
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster
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The Poetic Spark
AL Kennedy asks what insights can be found in the poetry of Muriel Spark.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Poetry 2012 - the Power of the Poem
Offering a window into each Olympic nation through poetry and its readers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry 2012: The Power of the Poem
A selection of some of the most memorable poems and readers from Poetry 2012.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Poetry 2012: The Written World
A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Poetry and the Russian Soul
Martin Sixsmith explores the heart and soul of Russia's poetry
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poetry Detective
Vanessa Kisuule explores the stories behind the poems we carry with us through life.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poetry Editor
The poet TS Eliot was a famous poetry editor, too. Hannah Sullivan explores this role
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Extra
Weekly opportunity for listeners to revisit the riches of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ radio poetry archive
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poetry Extra: Poetry of History
Jonathan Bate examines historical events through the poetry they inspired
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poetry Extra: Visions of Paradise
Daljit Nagra introduces a towering achievement of world literature from John Milton.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poetry from the Front Line
The poetry being written as a result of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Idol
Shahidha Bari goes in search of the biggest poetry competition in the Middle East.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry in the Remaking
Six poets reread Ted Hughes's groundbreaking book about how to write poetry
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry in Translation
Daljit Nagra explores the different practices behind translating poetry.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poetry of Aran
Daljit Nagra visits the Aran Islands to explore their rich imaginative and poetic life.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poetry of History
Series examining historical events through the poetry they inspired.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Poetry of Instagram
What does the success of Rupi Kaur and the Instagram poets mean for readers and writers?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry of Life
Anna Magnusson talks to three poets who have written about times of change and upheaval
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Poetry of the Forgotten People
Greta Scacchi discusses the life and work of Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poetry Olympian: Michael Horovitz at 75
Simon Warner celebrates British beat poet, performer and provocateur Michael Horovitz.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Pie
Pre-school fun featuring animated creatures who act, dance and sing the words of poetry
CBeebies
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Poetry Please
Roger McGough welcomes in the New Year with poems about hope, regret, sunrise and time.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Please: Thirty Years of the People's Poetry
A behind the scenes look at the world's longest running poetry request programme.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Poetry Postcards
Razia Iqbal shares poetry from around the Commonwealth sent to Glasgow for the Games.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Postcards
Poetry from around the Commonwealth brought to Glasgow for the Games.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Poetry Postcards
A poem from every competing nation and territory sent to the 2012 Commonwealth Games
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Poetry Puh-lease
Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poetry Puh-lease
Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poetry Slam
Poets from all around the country battle it out for the title of Radio 4 Slam Winner
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Societies
Series about enthusiasts who meet to enjoy and promote their favourite poetry
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry Stand Up
Showcasing some of the liveliest performers from the poetry slam scene around the country
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 7
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Poetry, People and Place with Alex Wharton
Poet Alex Wharton embarks on a poetic ramble through the magical Welsh mountains.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Poetry, Texas
Danish poet Pejk Malinovski stumbles upon a small town in Texas called Poetry.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poetry: Between the Lines
Akala explores the imaginations of some of our best-loved contemporary poets.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Poetry: Between the Lines - The Romantics
A journey into the Romantic movement in poetry with rapper Akala.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Poets Don't Drive
Poet Ian McMillan investigates why poets do not seem to like driving.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poets in the Pulpit
Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan meets Muslim poets continuing the tradition of praise poetry.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Poets Will Be Heard
The UK’s leading spoken word poets share how they found their voice.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 1
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Point Blank
A nurse tries to rescue his pregnant wife when she is taken hostage by a thief's henchmen.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Point Break
An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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The Point of a Pike
An account of the 1798 rebellion in Ireland, contained in letters from Mrs Sarah Tighe.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster
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Pointless Celebrities
Alexander Armstrong presents a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Points of View
The show that lets you air your views on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s television programmes.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Points of View - Extra Features
Viewers give their verdict on the week's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ TV output, with Jeremy Vine.
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Points West Abolition Debate
An invited panel of guests discuss issues surrounding slavery and its abolition.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Points West Bristol Mayor Special
The candidates standing in Bristol first ever Mayoral elections air their views.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Pointy Man
Lessons from the Pointy Man.
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Poison
Jacob Zuma, South Africa's former president, believes the world is out to poison him.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poison Farm: A Murderer Unmasked After 60 Years
The true story of a philandering farmer who was poisoned in 1938. Read by David Williams
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Poison in the Womb
Kerry Hudson explores the effects of a drug activists are calling the 'silent thalidomide'
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Poisoned Angel - The Story of Alma Rose
The life and death of a woman who led a women's orchestra in Auschwitz.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Poisoned Chalice
Four-part examination of the impact of Europe on British politics.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two