Treating an Acute Elegy
Can the poet-at-large bring the healing power of poetry to a medical centre in Salford? Stars James Quinn. From April 2003.
Can poet-at-large Sir Ralph Stanza spread the healing power of poetry across Salford?
Ralphie, famous for his silk scarf, panama and ability seamlessly to blend in with the locals, is now embarked on a further stage of his work in north-west England.
He’s basing himself in various locations giving individuals the benefit of his couplets. So for starters, he's at a clinic, helping a woman with some poetry about her behind...
Written by and starring James Quinn.
With:
Alison Darling
Tony Melody
Neil Bell
Judy Flynn
Jemma Thompson
Produced in Manchester by Graham Frost
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 2003.
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