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Glyn Maxwell
Poet and playwright Glyn Maxwell introduces his favourite works, from Edward Lear, first heard on tape in the back of the family car, to the poems of his mentor, Derek Walcott.
The poet and playwright, Glyn Maxwell, introduces his favourite poetry and prose. Beginning with some Edward Lear first heard on tape in the back of the family car, his choices include Auden, Robert Frost and Katherine Mansfield. And Glyn reads and discusses the work of his friend and mentor, Derek Walcott. With readers Sophie Scott and Alex Bartram.
Producer: Chris Ledgard.
Last on
Tue 20 Sep 201623:30
BBC Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Glyn Maxwell |
| Producer | Chris Ledgard |
| Reader | Sophie Scott |
| Reader | Alex Bartram |
Broadcasts
- Mon 4 Jul 201616:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 20 Sep 201623:30BBC Radio 4
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