Off By Heart - Celebrity Video Recitals

Need inspiring? Then take a look at our celebrity video poetry recitals.

To help inspire teachers and pupils, a collection of poets, TV presenters and actors - including Poet Laureate Andrew Motion, Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Blue Peter's Andy Akinwolere and Radio 1's Vernon Kay - have recited some of the poems from the Off By Heart shortlist.

There are also some useful tips from Dockers MC, Andrew Motion and Slam poets Aisle 16 for preparing and delivering good recitals.