Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Rites of Passage - Retirement

Daljit Nagra selects Rites of Passage - Retirement. Ian McMillan on the inspiration of poetry at life’s key moments. From 2004.

Poet Daljit Nagra revists the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's poetry archive and selects Rites of Passage - Retirement.

Ian McMillan meets people who turn to poetry for inspiration or solace at key moments in their lives.

McMillan meets and discusses poetry with David Stewart, due to retire in 2004, and his wife Christine, as they take part in a workshop run by the Pre-Retirement Association.

Tony Chivers, from the PRA, talks about its work and the importance of preparing for this new phase in life.

Producer: Susan Roberts

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2004.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Mar 2023 00:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

The Dam

Next

Alphabet

See all episodes from Poetry Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Mar 2023 06:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 19 Mar 2023 11:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 19 Mar 2023 17:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 20 Mar 2023 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra