The second of two semi-finals from the Radio 4 poetry competition, in which spoken word performers from all around the country battle it out for the title of Radio 4 Slam Winner 2009. Hosted by poetry performer Dreadlock Alien and recorded at the South Street Arts Centre in Reading. Nine contestants from all around the country battle it out for three places in the final. For free tickets for the recording of the Poetry Slam final, at the Conservatoire in Birmingham on Tuesday 6th October at 7pm, please visit the Birmingham Book Festival website or ring 0121 303 2323.