Short story series in which writers choose poems as inspiration for new stories.
Radio 4,·9 episodes
Mara Menzies' exploration of power is inspired by Gladys Casely-Hayford's poem.
A story of transformation and friendship inspired by Fiona MacLeod's poem The Vision.
Caitrìona Balfe reads a meditative story inspired by Emily Brontë’s poem.
Phil Crockett Thomas' portrait of a prison officer is inspired by Edgar Lee Masters.
Duncan McLean's tale of love and dairy produce is inspired by Ann Scott-Moncrieff's poem.
Jenni Fagan's dreamlike story inspired by the poetry of Anne Finch.
Fred D’Aguiar’s potent story inspired by Phillis Wheatley.
Cathy Forde takes inspiration from Horace's famous ode in this moving story.
Hannah Lavery’s meditative story inspired by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson.