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Poetry Please: Thirty Years of the People's Poetry

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Last broadcast on Sat, 25 Jul 2009, 20:30 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

A behind the scenes look at the world's longest running poetry request programme, following the programme-makers, presenter Roger McGough and ordinary listeners of the Radio 4 show. Poets, actors and famous fans including Rick Stein, Kenneth Cranham, Andrew Sachs, Andrew Motion, Tim Pigott-Smith and David Blunkett also share their insights on the secret of its success.

Clip: Behind the scenes on Poetry Please

A behind the scenes look at the recording of Radio 4's Poetry Please - the world's longest-running poetry request programme.

Credits

Participant
Roger McGough
Participant
Andrew Sachs
Participant
Kenneth Cranham
Participant
David Blunkett
Director
Karen McGann
Producer
Eamon Hardy
Producer
Karen McGann
Producer
Tanya Hudson

Broadcasts

  1. Sun 17 May 2009
    21:30
  2. Thu 21 May 2009
    20:30
  3. Fri 22 May 2009
    01:30
  4. Wed 17 Jun 2009
    19:30
  5. Thu 18 Jun 2009
    03:55
  6. Sat 25 Jul 2009
    20:30

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Duration

30 minutes

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