The Poetry Exchange Podcast
1) 44. The Hug by Thom Gunn - A Friend to Sam
In this episode, Sam talks about the poem that has been a friend to him – 'The Hug' by Thom Gunn.Sam visited The Poetry Exchange in Manchester Central Library, as part of the celebrations of Internat...Show More
2) 92. Meeting Point by Louis MacNeice - A Friend to Imtiaz Dharker
READ TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this episode, our hearts are full as we are joined by the glorious poet Imtiaz Dharker, talking about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'Meeting Point' by Loui...Show More
3) 91. The Domestic Science of Sunday Dinner by Lorna Goodison - A Friend to Malika Booker
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we talk with one of poetry's greatest leading lights, Malika Booker, about the poem that has been a friend to her: ‘The Domestic Science of Sunday Dinner’ by Lo...Show More
4) 90. Dis Poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah - A Friend to Roy McFarlane
READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this special episode, we honour the poetry legend that is Benjamin Zephaniah by sharing this conversation with poet Roy McFarlane, talking about 'Dis Poetry' and t...Show More
5) 89. The Thrush by Edward Thomas - A Friend to Simon Crompton
READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this very special episode of The Poetry Exchange podcast, journalist, writer and editor Simon Crompton talks about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'The Thr...Show More
6) 88. REVISITED: Love by George Herbert - A Friend to Andrew Scott
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we listen back to one of our previous conversations - with the extraordinary actor Andrew Scott, talking about the poem that's been a friend to him: 'Love (III)...Show More
7) 87. Ceasefire by Michael Longley - A Friend to Jacqueline Saphra
READ TRANSCRIPTIn this episode, poet, playwright, teacher and activist Jacqueline Saphra talks to us about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'Ceasefire' by Michael Longley.We are so grateful to ...Show More
8) 86. The Daughter by Carmen Giménez - A Friend to Gita Ralleigh
READ TRANSCRIPTIn this episode, poet, writer and doctor Gita Ralleigh talks to us about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'The Daughter' by Carmen Giménez.We're so grateful to Gita for sharing s...Show More
9) 85. Timothy Winters by Charles Causley - A Friend to Tim Kiely
In this episode, poet and criminal barrister Tim Kiely talks about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'Timothy Winters' by Charles Causley.READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.We are so grateful to ...Show More
10) 84. Little Champion by Tony Hoagland - A Friend to Michael Mark
FOR TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE. In this episode, poet Michael Mark joins us to talk about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'Little Champion' by Tony Hoagland.Michael Mark is the author of Visit...Show More