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When the Words Leave
With humour, insight and feeling - the poet Caroline Bird demystifies the art of writing when you feel like the words have left you.
On radio
Sun 9 Nov 2025
19:15
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
Broadcast
- Sun 9 Nov 2025 19:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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