The Verb
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<p>Ian McMillan hosts Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
Myths to nourish your life: poetry with Ian McMillan and Angie Hobbs, Rishi Dastidar, Bradley Taylor, Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch
Host Ian McMillan interviews philosopher Angie Hobbs and poets Rishi Dastidar, Bradley Taylor, and Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch about myths that inspire poetry and life's nourishment.
June 7, 2026
Poetry - a bullet-proof vest for the soul
Ian McMillan interviews Lindsey Hilsum, Richard Skinner, Kym Deyn, and Cara Thompson about poetry's power and its diverse contemporary expressions.
May 24, 2026
Dark nights of the Soul, Brian Bilston, JH Prynne, Daljit Nagra, William Blake and Martha Sprackland
Host Ian McMillan interviews poets Brian Bilston, Martha Sprackland, Daljit Nagra, and Ira Lightman exploring poetry's power from dark nights to experimental verse.
279 total episodes available with 3 transcripts
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<p>Ian McMillan hosts Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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