The Verb
BBC Radio 3Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 228 | Founded | 12 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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The Verb, which for the past 22 years has been bringing linguistic delights to the Radio 3 audience, will be leaving to make its new home on Radio 4. more
Ian McMillan is leaning into unease this week as he discusses writing and Claustrophobia. His guests are Holly Pester, whose new novel 'The Lodgers' examines the psychological disturbances of precarious housing situations; we meet a woman renting a f... more
This week The Verb offers you another chance to hear a special extended interview with Zadie Smith. Her audacious first book 'White Teeth', written when she was just 24, was one of the most talked about debut novels of all time. Most of Smith's novel... more
On International Women's Day Ian McMillan is joined by poets Joelle Taylor, Rommi Smith, Kim Moore and Shirley May to explore how women poets are using poetry and writing to explore and challenge sexism and to empower women through words. There's als... more
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Fascinating and thought provoking, done with good humour
Podcast Addict52 years agoMark- My favourite podcast
I listen to all sorts of stuff on podcasts; science, news, comedy, history, drama and stories, but these are the episodes I look forward to most.
Apple Podcasts5The flower garden in Appley
United Kingdom3 years ago - Everything a good podcast could be
Each episode is interesting, entertaining, educational and varied. I love listening. Thanks for putting it on!!
Apple Podcasts5JC2late
United States4 years ago - if you’re a poet and you *don’t* know it, listen to this podcast
a wonderful series of entertaining & thought provoking conversations between poets and authors about their craft which is intellectually stimulating yet accessible at the same time. as someone who hasn’t really “gotten” poetry before, this show is giving me a newfound appreciation for language and the fascinating ways in which writers craft their work
Apple Podcasts5thewilliamraynerUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Enjoyable listen
I love this podcast. What helps it move so smoothly over different ideas funny, thoughtful, sad, etc is the host Ian. I have spread the word about The Verb to my friends and work colleagues, all have been impressed with the subjects covered. more
Apple Podcasts5HoveGirlUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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