Poet Brian Patten explores the life and work of lesser-known or forgotten poets
Poet Brian Patten explores the life and work of poets he believes have been unfairly forgotten. ASJ Tessimond's poetry is still enjoyed but the man remains an enigma.
DetailsBrian Patten tells the story of the nature poet Molly Holden, whose illness confined her indoors. The readers are Annette Badland and Nigel Anthony.
DetailsBrian Patten tells the story of contemporary poet Padraic Fiacc, whose work he feels has been marginalised in his native Northern Ireland. The reader is Jonjo O'Neill.
DetailsBrian Patten examines the work of Thomas Blackburn, the 20th-century poet whose powerful work reflected his troubled life. The poems are read by Patrick Romer.
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