Laurels and Donkeys
A sequence of dramatic and new poems by Andrew Motion to mark Remembrance Day. The poems draw on soldiers' experiences of war from 1914 until today.
A sequence of dramatic and new poems by Andrew Motion to mark Remembrance Day. The poems draw on soldiers' experiences of war from 1914 until today, beginning with a story about Siegfried Sassoon and moving via World War Two and Korea to the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of the poems are in the voices of combatants. With: Julian Rhind Tutt, Toby Stephens, David Birrell, Russell Boulter, Carl Prekopp. Music: Jon Nicholls. Producer: Tim Dee.
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Laurels and Donkeys: Andrew Motion
Duration: 00:43
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Nov 2011 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 13 Nov 2011 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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