Presented by hip-hop star Akala, Poetry: Between the Lines features contemporary poets including Jackie Kay, Gillian Clarke and Ciaran Carson, in conversation with Akala about some of their best-loved poems.
These clips are from the 鶹Լ series, Poetry: Between the Lines
Suitable for: GCSE English Literature in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland and National 4/5 in Scotland.
Andrew Forster on his poem 'Brothers' video
Akala meets the Yorkshire poet Andrew Forster to explore his poem 'Brothers', about the emotions at stake in a sibling relationship.
Ciaran Carson on his poem 'Belfast Confetti' video
Hip-hop star Akala explores the poem 'Belfast Confetti' with its author Ciaran Carson.
Gillian Clarke on her poem 'Cold Knap Lake' video
Hip-hop star Akala meets the poet Gillian Clarke to explore the themes and imagery of her poem 'Cold Knap Lake'.
Imtiaz Dharker on her poem 'The Right Word' video
Hip-hop star Akala meets the poet Imtiaz Dharker to discuss her poem 'The Right Word'.
Jackie Kay on her poem 'Brendon Gallacher'. video
Hip-hop star Akala meets with Jackie Kay to explore her poem 'Brendon Gallacher'.
