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The World in Words
The Verb. The World in Words
Writing a Good Future
Ian McMillan asks his guests what a good future looks like and how we can write it.
The Verb Christmas Special
Ian McMillan ho ho hosts a special Christmas edition of The Verb from Hebden Bridge.
Language
Ian McMillan explores poetry on the page and the stage with dance.
The TS Eliot Prize
Ian McMillan presents poetry from the TS Eliot Prize.
Tessa Hadley
Ian McMillan presents a special extended interview with Tessa Hadley.
The Hip Hop Verb
The Verb celebrates rhyme and rap in hip hop.
The Physical Verb
Helen Mort, Victoria Kennefick and Jon Ransom join Ian McMillan.
The Cute Verb
Ian McMillan presents Radio 3's Cabaret of Cuteness as we examine all things cute.
Words on Music
Ian McMillan with Radio 3's cabaret of the word exploring writing about music.
International Women's Day Verb
Ian McMillan explores poetry as a tool for women's empowerment.
The Claustrophobic Verb
Ian McMillan presents Radio 3's cabaret of the word.
The Final Verbdown
Ian McMillan and his guests put the number three in the spotlight.
23/06/2024
Jackie Kay, Sam Lee, Helen Mort and Paterson Joseph join Ian McMillan
30/06/2024
Malika Booker, Kate Fox, Len Pennie and Michael Symmons Roberts join Ian.
07/07/2024
Miriam Margolyes, Kevin Barry, Owen Sheers & Gwenno join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
14/07/2024
Hollie McNish, Testament, Liz Berry, Ira Lightman join Ian to share poetry full of desire.
21/07/2024
Mona Arshi, Tom Chatfield, John McAuliffe and Arji Manuelpillai join Ian McMillan.
28/07/2024
A cabaret of the word, with guests Alistair McGowan, Caroline Bird, and Toria Garbutt.
The Adverb at Latitude
Ian McMillan presents the best poetry and performance recorded at the Latitude Festival.
The Adverb in Australia
The Adverb brings you the best in poetry & performance from across the country and beyond
22/09/2024
Daljit Nagra, Karen McCarthy Woolf, Brian Bilston and Stagedoor Johnny.
29/09/2024
Ian's guests include Toby Litt, Roger Robinson, Hannah Silva and Caleb Femi.
The Verb in Australia
A special edition of The Verb with Ian McMillan recorded as part of CSL in Sydney.
Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
Paul Farley, Malika Booker, Rob Drummond, Kate Fox
A cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
