Readings from the Pavilion End

About Readings from the Pavilion End

Short readings of interesting poems and prose, read by Bill Ricquier. To request a reading, contact Bill at: billpavilionend.com/contact/

Publisher

Bill Ricquier

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2024

Latest episode

19 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Apr 2026

   S7E4: The Snail by William Cowper

   Today's poem is apt for the day of rest - a cute poem by William Cowper (pronounced Cooper), one of the most popular English poets in the 18th century. In 'The Snail', Cowper meditates on the snail's solitary, hermit-like life whilst parodying its self-containment, pre-figuring today's anxieties about urban isolation. If Cowper were living today, perhaps he might write about 'The Screen'.

2. 

   12 Apr 2026

   How Do I Love Thee? — Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

   After a long hiatus, we return with a love poem. Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnet 43 is a classic love poem from the Victorian era. The penultimate poem in her series of 44 sonnets, sonnet 43 catches the audience's attention instantly with its memorable opening line, "How Do I Love Thee?" How, indeed? The speaker's conversational opening rises into mythical proportions as she enumerates the countless dimensions of her love — its depth, breadth, and height. Moving from the quiet, everyday to passionate devotional love, the poem, though simple, also gives us a glimpse into the depth and breadth of the speaker's emotional world.

3. 

   31 Dec 2025

   S7 Ep3: Inside the Ashes Swing - a travesty of Test Cricket

   Bill and Akshob discuss the latest Ashes action from the thrilling Tests in Adelaide to a disappointing Boxing Day match in Melbourne. They discuss standout performances from Alex Carey, Travis Head and Nathan Lyon, critique selection choices and spin options for England, and reflect on the fine margins that decided matches. The hosts also cover the financial and fan fallout from two short Tests and debate the controversial day-night pink‑ball plan for the 150th anniversary Test at the MCG in 2027.

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• Akshobh Giridharadas
• Lewis Carroll
• Tweedledum
• Tweedledee
• The Beatles

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