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Big Ben as Beating Heart

Episode 2 of 7

Ian McMillan's new poem pays moving tribute to the hope-inspiring chimes of Big Ben on BBC Radio throughout World War II.

2 minutes

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Wed 31 Dec 201419:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Ninety Years of Big Ben's Chimes ringing in the New Year on the BBC

Ninety Years of Big Ben's Chimes ringing in the New Year on the BBC

Ian McMillan has written 7 poems reflecting on the iconic status of the great bell.