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31/05/2026

Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan

31 May 2026

42 minutes

On radio

Sun 31 May 202617:10

BBC Radio 4

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The Verb
Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.