The Verb Episodes Available now

Books and Pens
Ian McMillan's guests Emma Smith, Naush Sabah and Gerry Cambridge celebrate books and pens

The Sea
Ian McMillan talks to Maggie Gee about her new novel The Red Children.

Ancient and Modern
Ian McMillan is joined Lucy Mercer, Glyn Maxwell, Nick Chater and Tice Cin.

15/04/2022
Ian McMillan's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance

The Twentieth Anniversary Verb
Ian McMillan and guests celebrate 20 years of poetry and performance on The Verb!

Taking Risks
The Verb explores writing and language on the appeal of risk.

After Dark Festival: The Chance to Change
The After Dark Festival at Sage Gateshead.

Mothers and Daughters
Warsan Shire, Ruth Padel, Hollie McNish and Lissa Evans join Ian McMillan.

Adversaries.
Marlon James and Hannah Lowe join Ian McMillan for a discussion of adversaries.

Writing Travel
Ian McMillan's weekly foray into language and literature explores the well-travelled life.