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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.

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44 minutes

On radio

Sun 9 Nov 2025 19:15

Broadcast

  • Sun 9 Nov 2025 19:15

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