Poetry Extra Episodes Episode guide
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Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress
Daljit Nagra introduces the responses of twelve poets to the Lindisfarne Gospel.
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Poetry in Translation
Poet Daljit Nagra dives into the archive to look at the global poetry scene.
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Poetry and Planets: Simon Armitage
Daljit Nagra introduces a piece by Simon Armitage and an interview from Start the Week.
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Adventures in Poetry - The Farmer's Bride
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces a discussion of the poem of unrequited rural longing.
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Poetry of Gold and Angels 2/2 Los Angeles
Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, Stephen Kalinich takes us on a poetic tour of Los Angeles
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Poetry of Gold and Angels 1/2 San Francisco
Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, San Franciscan Kim Shuck presents the poetry of her city.
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Landmark Poetics
Daljit Nagra selects Lemn Sissay's meditations on the public role of poetry outdoors.
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It's Just Like Watching Brazil
Poet Daljit Nagra selects the verse written by Ian MacMillan and featuring Barnsley FC.
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A House Divided: The Poetry of the American Civil War
Allan Gurganus considers the role of poetry in the American Civil War.
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The Sonnet and the Sword
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces the rivalrous flattering of Elizabeth I through poetry.
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What I Read to the Dead - Wladislaw Szlengel
4 Extra Debut. Poet Daljit Nagra introduces poetry by Wladislaw Szlengel.
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Jean Binta Breeze and John Cooper Clarke
Daljit Nagra introduces Fine Lines: Jean Binta Breeze and John Cooper Clarke.
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The Namer of Clouds
Daljit Nagra selects a poem about Luke Howard, who named the clouds and inspired Romantics
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Helen Dunmore and Dannie Abse
Daljit Nagra introduces The Verb featuring Helen Dunmore and Time for Verse: Dannie Abse.
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'How do I love thee... ?' by EB Browning
Daljit Nagra features the sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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Blake Morrison and Glyn Maxwell
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Blake Morrison and Glyn Maxwell on themes of identity.
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Postcards from the Village: An East-West Dialogue
Poet Daljit Nagra selects Postcards From the Villages: An East-West Dialogue.
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Benjamin Zephaniah/Gavin Ewart
Poet Daljit Nagra celebrates Benjamin Zephaniah at 60 with an edition of Time for Verse.
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Grace Nichols
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'Stanza on Stage', featuring the poetry of Grace Nichols.
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Time for Verse - Gavin Ewart
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Gavin Ewart in conversation with George MacBeth.
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The Poet and the Murderer
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'The Poet and the Murderer'.
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India's Beats: The Hungry Generation
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'India's Beats: The Hungry Generation'.
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The Bards of Whitelocks Bar
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces The Bards of Whitelocks Bar, famous for its poetic punters.
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Fred's Archive
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Fred's Archive - a unique collection of recorded poets.
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Les Murray and Kit Wright
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces 'Stanza on Stage' featuring Les Murray and Kit Wright.
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The Poetry of Aran
Poet Daljit Nagra explores why generations of writers have been drawn to Aran.
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In Praise of Limestone
Daljit Nagra introduces In Praise of Limestone featuring Auden's famous poem.
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Tracy K Smith and Patricia Lockwood
Paul Farley hears new work from two young American poets.
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Fine Lines - Jean Binta Breeze and Michael Donaghy
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Fine Lines with Jean Binta Breeze and Michael Donaghy.