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Poetry Please: Thirty Years of the People's Poetry

A behind the scenes look at the world's longest running poetry request programme, following the programme-makers, presenter Roger McGough and listeners of the Radio 4 show.

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.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Jul 200920:30

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorKaren McGann
ProducerEamon Hardy
ProducerKaren McGann
ProducerTanya Hudson
ParticipantRoger McGough
ParticipantAndrew Sachs
ParticipantKenneth Cranham
ParticipantDavid Blunkett

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