The Verb Podcast
Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
Episodes to download
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Rebecca Watts, Brian Bilston, Cristina Rivera Garza, Deryn Rees-Jones
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Rebecca Watts, Brian Bilston, Cristina Rivera Garza and Deryn Rees-Jones join Ian McMillan
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Reeta Chakrabarti, Fred D'Aguiar, Ella Frears, Edward Wilson-Lee
Sun 2 Feb 2025
Reeta Chakrabarti, Fred D'Aguiar, Edward Wilson-Lee and Ella Frears.
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Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright, Accents
Sun 26 Jan 2025
Ian McMillan is joined by Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright and Rob Drummond.
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TS Eliot Prize Readings - highlights of a year in poetry
Sun 19 Jan 2025
Highlights of the TS Eliot Prize Readings - extraordinary poetry from 2024.
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Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis, Kate Fox, Eartoon
Sun 12 Jan 2025
Ian talks to Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis & Kate Fox - and introduces a new 'eartoon'.
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The Morecambe Poetry Festival
Fri 3 Jan 2025
Pam Ayres, Raymond Antrobus and Henry Normal performing at the Morecambe Poetry Festival.
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A special recording of The AdVerb at The Hackney Empire
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Ian McMillan presents new work from six poets with music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
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Isy Suttie, Pascale Petit, Deryn Rees Jones, Alan Connor
Sun 3 Nov 2024
Poets Pacale Petit and Deryn Rees Jones join Isy Suttie and Alan Connor for The Verb.
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Wendy Cope, Theresa Lola , Susie Dent, Ira Lightman
Sun 27 Oct 2024
The Verb - Cabaret of the spoken word with Ian McMillan.
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Paul Farley, Malika Booker, Rob Drummond, Kate Fox
Sun 20 Oct 2024
A cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
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Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
Sun 13 Oct 2024
Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
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The Verb in Australia
Sun 6 Oct 2024
A special edition of The Verb with Ian McMillan recorded as part of CSL in Sydney.
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29/09/2024
Sun 29 Sep 2024
Ian's guests include Toby Litt, Roger Robinson, Hannah Silva and Caleb Femi.
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The Adverb in Australia
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The Adverb brings you the best in poetry & performance from across the country and beyond
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The Adverb at Outspoken
Fri 30 Aug 2024
A cabaret of the word - the best poetry and performances from Outspoken at Southbank.
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The Adverb at Hay
Fri 23 Aug 2024
Simon Armitage, Hanan Issa and more stellar poets join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
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The Adverb at Latitude
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Ian McMillan presents the best poetry and performance recorded at the Latitude Festival.
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28/07/2024
Sun 28 Jul 2024
A cabaret of the word, with guests Alistair McGowan, Caroline Bird, and Toria Garbutt.
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21/07/2024
Sun 21 Jul 2024
Mona Arshi, Tom Chatfield, John McAuliffe and Arji Manuelpillai join Ian McMillan.
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14/07/2024
Sun 14 Jul 2024
Hollie McNish, Testament, Liz Berry, Ira Lightman join Ian to share poetry full of desire.
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07/07/2024
Sun 7 Jul 2024
Miriam Margolyes, Kevin Barry, Owen Sheers & Gwenno join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
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30/06/2024
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Malika Booker, Kate Fox, Len Pennie and Michael Symmons Roberts join Ian.
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The Final Verbdown
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan and his guests put the number three in the spotlight.
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International Women's Day Verb
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan explores poetry as a tool for women's empowerment.
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Words on Music
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan with Radio 3's cabaret of the word exploring writing about music.
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The Cute Verb
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Ian McMillan presents Radio 3's Cabaret of Cuteness as we examine all things cute.
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The Verb: Something New – The Poems
New poems commissioned by The Verb for the BBC centenary.
35 Years of Spoken Word
A season of Poetry and Performance from Hull.
BBC Arts
Explore the BBC Arts website and discover the best of British art and culture.
The Dylan Thomas Collection
Listen to programmes, poetry readings and commentary from Radio 3's Dylan Thomas Day.
