ARTS & DRAMA
The Listeners
Sunday 23 November 2008 16:30-17:00 (Radio 4 FM)
Repeated: Saturday 29 November 2008 23:30-0:00 (Radio 4 FM)
Peggy Reynolds explores the background, effect and lasting appeal of some well-loved poems.
By Walter de la Mare. Published in 1912, the poem has been popular with adults and children alike for its elusiveness. Peggy examines its enduring appeal and finds out why gardeners, spiritualists and teachers are still intrigued and inspired by it.
