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Michael Rosen: On the Trail of DH Lawrence

Episode 2 of 5

Poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen visits Eastwood and the childhood home of DH Lawrence, who inspired him to write.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Radio 3, the network invited five writers with whom it shares a birthday, also turning 70 this year, on a birthday outing. Our contributors chose to visit places that have some personal significance for them, where they could look back and reflect on their feelings in this special birthday year.

Today, poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen visits Eastwood and the childhood home of DH Lawrence, the poet who inspired him to write.

Essayist and reader: Michael Rosen
Producer: Simon Richardson.

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  • Tue 27 Sep 2016 22:45

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