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The Poetry Exchange

The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them.In each episode you will hear a guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as wel... Read more

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9. The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats - A Friend to Martin

9. The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats - A Friend to Martin

In this episode of our podcast, you will hear Martin talking about the poem that has been a friend to him: ’The Lake Isl... Read more

17 Mar 2016

18mins

Ranked #2

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22. Love by George Herbert - A Friend To Andrew Scott

22. Love by George Herbert - A Friend To Andrew Scott

In this episode you will hear renowned actor Andrew Scott talking about the poem that has been a friend to him - 'Love (... Read more

15 Mar 2018

22mins

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21. How Surely Gravity's Law by Rainer Maria Rilke - A Friend to Lisa

21. How Surely Gravity's Law by Rainer Maria Rilke - A Friend to Lisa

In this episode you will hear Lisa talking about the poem that has been a friend to her - 'How Surely Gravity's Law' by ... Read more

15 Feb 2018

22mins

Ranked #4

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37. O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman - A Friend to Farah

37. O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman - A Friend to Farah

In this episode, Farah talks about the poem that has been a friend to her – 'O Captain! My Captain!' by Walt Whitman.Far... Read more

19 Jul 2019

25mins

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36. The Guest House by Rumi - A Friend to Yasmin

36. The Guest House by Rumi - A Friend to Yasmin

In this episode, Yasmin talks about the poem that has been a friend to her – ‘The Guest House' by Rumi.We’re delighted t... Read more

26 Jun 2019

21mins

Ranked #6

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33. The force that through the green fuse drives the flower by Dylan Thomas - A Friend To Angela

33. The force that through the green fuse drives the flower by Dylan Thomas - A Friend To Angela

In this episode, Angela talks about the poem that has been a friend to her – ‘The force that through the green fuse' by ... Read more

20 Mar 2019

26mins

Ranked #7

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30. This Be The Verse by Philip Larkin - A Friend to Hannah

30. This Be The Verse by Philip Larkin - A Friend to Hannah

In this episode of our podcast, you will hear Hannah talk about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'This Be The Ver... Read more

14 Dec 2018

25mins

Ranked #8

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10. Restlessness by D.H. Lawrence - A Friend to Alison

10. Restlessness by D.H. Lawrence - A Friend to Alison

In this episode of our podcast, you will hear Alison talking about the poem that has been a friend to her: ’Restlessness... Read more

15 Apr 2016

19mins

Ranked #9

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18. Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen - A Friend to Joolz

18. Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen - A Friend to Joolz

In this episode you will hear poet Joolz Sparkes talking about the poem that has been a friend to her - 'Dulce et decoru... Read more

9 Nov 2017

23mins

Ranked #10

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15. Love by George Herbert - A Friend To Jonathan

15. Love by George Herbert - A Friend To Jonathan

In this episode you will hear Jonathan talking about the poem that has been a friend to him - 'Love (III)' by George Her... Read more

27 Jul 2017

21mins

Ranked #11

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12. On Children (from 'The Prophet') by Kahlil Gibran - A Friend to Hafsah

12. On Children (from 'The Prophet') by Kahlil Gibran - A Friend to Hafsah

In this episode of our podcast, you will hear the brilliant poet and theatre-maker Hafsah Bashir talking about the poem ... Read more

21 Nov 2016

21mins

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41. Seachange by Kate Genevieve - A Friend to Prasanna

41. Seachange by Kate Genevieve - A Friend to Prasanna

In this episode, Prasanna talks about the poem that has been a friend to him – 'Seachange' by Kate Genevieve.​Thank you ... Read more

18 Dec 2019

26mins

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8. The moth by Miroslav Holub - A Friend to Claudia

8. The moth by Miroslav Holub - A Friend to Claudia

In this episode of our podcast, you will hear Claudia talking about the poem that has been a friend to her: ’The moth' b... Read more

19 Feb 2016

22mins

Ranked #14

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28. The Negro Speaks Of Rivers by Langston Hughes - A Friend to Roy

28. The Negro Speaks Of Rivers by Langston Hughes - A Friend to Roy

Welcome to The Poetry Exchange.We have conversations with individuals about a poem that has been a friend to them. In ex... Read more

12 Oct 2018

21mins

Ranked #15

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38. Special Episode - Latitude 2019 with Nadine Shah and Hannah Jane Walker

38. Special Episode - Latitude 2019 with Nadine Shah and Hannah Jane Walker

In this special feature length episode, recorded live at Latitude Festival, Nadine Shah and Hannah Jane Walker talk abou... Read more

20 Aug 2019

52mins

Ranked #16

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40. The Death by Heroin of Sid Vicious by Paul Durcan - A Friend to John

40. The Death by Heroin of Sid Vicious by Paul Durcan - A Friend to John

In this episode, John talks about the poem that has been a friend to him – 'The Death by Heroin of Sid Vicious' by Paul ... Read more

27 Nov 2019

25mins

Ranked #17

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39. De Ceder / The Cedar by Han G. Hoekstra - A Friend to Alida

39. De Ceder / The Cedar by Han G. Hoekstra - A Friend to Alida

In this episode, Alida talks about the poem that has been a friend to her – 'De Ceder' / 'The Cedar' by Han G. Hoekstra.... Read more

18 Oct 2019

25mins

Ranked #18

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20. Return By C. P. Cavafy - A Friend To John

20. Return By C. P. Cavafy - A Friend To John

In this episode you will hear John talking about the poem that has been a friend to him - 'Return' by C. P. Cavafy - tra... Read more

18 Jan 2018

20mins

Ranked #19

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26. The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W. B. Yeats - A Friend To Tom

26. The Lake Isle Of Innisfree by W. B. Yeats - A Friend To Tom

In this episode you will hear Tom talking about the poem that has been a friend to him - 'The Lake Isle Of Innisfree' by... Read more

13 Jul 2018

21mins

Ranked #20

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25. How The World Gets Bigger by Alyson Hallett - A Friend to Roxy

25. How The World Gets Bigger by Alyson Hallett - A Friend to Roxy

In this episode you will hear writer and actor Roxy Dunn talking about the poem that has been a friend to her - 'How The... Read more

15 Jun 2018

23mins

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