The Verb Podcast
Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
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Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
Last Sunday
Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
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The Verb in Australia
Sun 6 Oct 2024
A special edition of The Verb with Ian McMillan recorded as part of CSL in Sydney.
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29/09/2024
Sun 29 Sep 2024
Ian's guests include Toby Litt, Roger Robinson, Hannah Silva and Caleb Femi.
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The Adverb in Australia
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The Adverb brings you the best in poetry & performance from across the country and beyond
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The Adverb at Latitude
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Ian McMillan presents the best poetry and performance recorded at the Latitude Festival.
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28/07/2024
Sun 28 Jul 2024
A cabaret of the word, with guests Alistair McGowan, Caroline Bird, and Toria Garbutt.
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21/07/2024
Sun 21 Jul 2024
Mona Arshi, Tom Chatfield, John McAuliffe and Arji Manuelpillai join Ian McMillan.
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14/07/2024
Sun 14 Jul 2024
Hollie McNish, Testament, Liz Berry, Ira Lightman join Ian to share poetry full of desire.
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07/07/2024
Sun 7 Jul 2024
Miriam Margolyes, Kevin Barry, Owen Sheers & Gwenno join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
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30/06/2024
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Malika Booker, Kate Fox, Len Pennie and Michael Symmons Roberts join Ian.
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The Final Verbdown
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan and his guests put the number three in the spotlight.
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International Women's Day Verb
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan explores poetry as a tool for women's empowerment.
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Words on Music
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan with Radio 3's cabaret of the word exploring writing about music.
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The Cute Verb
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Ian McMillan presents Radio 3's Cabaret of Cuteness as we examine all things cute.
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The Verb Christmas Special
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Ian McMillan ho ho hosts a special Christmas edition of The Verb from Hebden Bridge.
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Writing a Good Future
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Ian McMillan asks his guests what a good future looks like and how we can write it.
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Joyce Carol Oates
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Ian McMillan presents a special extended interview with Joyce Carol Oates.
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Colm T贸ib铆n
Fri 17 Nov 2023
Ian McMillan talks to Irish novelist Colm T贸ib铆n in a special extended interview.
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Shakespeare and the future
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Ian McMillan celebrates what Shakespeare can tell future generations.
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New International Poetry from the Contains Strong Language Festival 2023
Fri 3 Nov 2023
New international poetry from the Contains Strong Language festival 2023.
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The Verb: Something New 鈥� The Poems
New poems commissioned by The Verb for the 麻豆官网首页入口 centenary.
35 Years of Spoken Word
A season of Poetry and Performance from Hull.
麻豆官网首页入口 Arts
Explore the 麻豆官网首页入口 Arts website and discover the best of British art and culture.
The Dylan Thomas Collection
Listen to programmes, poetry readings and commentary from Radio 3's Dylan Thomas Day.
