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The Verse Was Yet to Come

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford Series 1
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The new poet-in-residence heads to north-west England to gain inspiration from the locals. Stars James Quinn. From May 2002.

The distinguished-but-hip London poet Sir Ralph Stanza is the new poet-in-residence for Salford.

This is all thanks to a specially-funded scheme displaying great cultural magnanimity towards the good people of the north of England.

As he straddles the streets of Orsdall and Weaste, in his panama hat, blazer and silk scarf, Sir Ralph's goal is to blend in with the locals and express their anger through his verse.

Written by and starring James Quinn as Sir Ralph Stanza.

With:

Alison Darling
Jack Deam
Mark Chatterton
Stephen Hoyle
Jemma Thompson

Producer: Graham Frost

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2002.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 20 Jul 2022 23:45
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