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The Poet and the Echo

Short story series in which writers choose poems as inspiration for new stories.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Dawn
Mara Menzies' exploration of power is inspired by Gladys Casely-Hayford's poem.
28 Oct 2022,14 mins
The Grey Eagle
A story of transformation and friendship inspired by Fiona MacLeod's poem The Vision.
21 Oct 2022,14 mins
The Night Is Darkening Round Me
Caitrìona Balfe reads a meditative story inspired by Emily Brontë’s poem.
14 Oct 2022,14 mins
The Town Marshal
Phil Crockett Thomas' portrait of a prison officer is inspired by Edgar Lee Masters.
28 Jan 2022,14 mins
Lines, 1933
Duncan McLean's tale of love and dairy produce is inspired by Ann Scott-Moncrieff's poem.
14 Jan 2022,14 mins