The Verb TS Eliot Prize
On The Verb this week Ian McMillan presents readings from all the remarkable poets shortlisted for the TS Eliot prize.
On The Verb this week join Ian McMillan for a celebration of remarkable poets and poetry as he presents readings from all the collections shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. The prize is awarded annually by the T.S. Eliot Foundation for the best collection of the year and the winner receives Β£25,000. Anthony Joseph was declared this year's winner by the judges for his 'luminous' collection Sonnets for Albert.
Alongside readings from the poets themselves, Ian reflects how their work reverberates with the here and now, refreshing the language and giving us maps and signposts for these turbulent times.
The shortlisted poets featured along with Anthony Joseph are Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Philip Gross, Denise Saul, Yomi Sode, Mark Pajak, Jemma Borg, James Conor Patterson, Zaffar Kunial and Fiona Benson.
Presenter: Ian McMillan
Producer: Cecile Wright
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