Poetry Please Episodes Episode guide
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An Ark of Animal Poems
Roger McGough takes a new job as Noah at the helm of an ark of animal poems.
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New Poems from Old Stories
Roger McGough introduces new poems made out of the oldest stories.
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Homer Made Anew
Roger McGough introduces poems after Homer by Alice Oswald and Michael Longley.
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Words for weddings and other celebrations
Bells, brides and vows: Roger McGough finds words for weddings and other celebrations.
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16/06/2013
Roger McGough presents poems by Hollie McNish, Piotr Kniecicki and Nazim Hikmet.
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09/06/2013
Roger McGough with requests for poetry by John Agard, Louise Bennett and Kathleen Jamie.
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Poets reading other poets
Roger McGough presents listeners' poetry requests. Poets reading other poets' work.
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A Bouquet of Flowers
A bouquet of poems about flowers, presented by Roger McGough.
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19/05/2013
Roger McGough with a diverse range of poetry read by Kerry Elkins and John Mackay.
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12/05/2013
Roger McGough with poetry read by teenage competitors from the Poetry by Heart finals.
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05/05/2013
Roger McGough with poems praising the heavenly and the everyday.
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28/04/2013
Roger McGough dares to walk on the wilder side, focusing on feelings other than love.
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17/02/2013
A year in the life of Liz Lochhead, Scotland's Makar or poet laureate.
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10/02/2013
Listeners' poetry requests presented by Roger McGough.
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03/02/2013
Roger McGough presents listeners' poetry requests, including by the late Adrian Mitchell.
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27/01/2013
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry requests.
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20/01/2013
Roger McGough with an abridged version of Isabella, by John Keats, read by Barbara Flynn.
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13/01/2013
Roger McGough presents poems on subjects as varied as water, Tarzan, cats and Sundays.
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06/01/2013
Roger McGough presents requests for some playful poems on a musical and satirical theme.
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30/12/2012
Roger McGough with a selection of poetry on the theme of time.
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23/12/2012
Roger McGough presents a warm but slush-free selection of Christmas poetry requests.
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09/12/2012
Roger McGough presents some tree poems, as the country contemplates losing its ashes.
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Celebrating the Bicentenary of Edward Lear's Birth
Roger McGough celebrates the bicentenary of Edward Lear's birth.
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The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde
Roger McGough presents Alex Jennings reading Oscar Wilde's The Ballad of Reading Gaol.
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30/09/2012
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry requests.
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23/09/2012
Roger McGough, with guest Hugo Williams, presents poems requested by listeners.
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16/09/2012
Roger McGough presents a selection of poetry about secrets, art, nostalgia and libraries.
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09/09/2012
Roger McGough has readings by Welsh poets Gillian Clarke, Paul Henry and Menna Elfyn.
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02/09/2012
Roger McGough with poetry requests, including work by Frost, Yeats and Julia Copus.
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26/08/2012
Roger McGough with a brand new series, and a cheery selection of poetry requests.
