Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Prison Bard | 20040908 | 20211008 (BBC7) 20211009 (BBC7) 20211010 (BBC7) 20230603 (BBC7) | Albie Sachs, Nelson Mandela, Jeffrey Archer... the literary penal tradition is an honourable one. It now reaches its pinnacle with Sir Ralph Stanza, the poet dedicated to bringing culture to the masses, and gently explain it to them. This is the first of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his recent stint as poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison. One lucky inmate receives poetic tips, covering street culture, spelling and jokes about poets' names... Sir Ralph Stanza - James Quinn Robo - Jack Deam Dean - Neil Bell Josh - Theo Ant Smith Officer - Joan Kempson Sir Ralph Stanza latest project: poet-in-residence at a maximum security prison. |
| 02 | Doing Rhyme | 20040915 | 20211015 (BBC7) 20230610 (BBC7) | Sir Ralph Stanza romanticises a burglar called Conor, claiming to understand and appreciate his role as an Irish freedom fighter. Another of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his recent stint as poet-in-residence at Longmore Grange maximum security prison. Sir Ralph Stanza....James Quinn Conor....James Scales Kerrie....Lorraine Cheshire Gina....Joan Kempson Officer Marple....Chris Jack Sir Ralph gives Irish inmate Conor a few tips on writing political poetry. |
| 03 | Horny On The Inside | 20040901 | 20211022 (BBC7) 20230617 (BBC7) | Prisoner Gary is missing his wife and worried about what she might be getting up to. Poet in residence Sir Ralph helps him express his fears through the medium of verse. Another of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his recent stint as poet-in-residence at Longmore Grange maximum security prison. Sir Ralph Stanza ... James Quinn Gary ... Neil Bell Joe ... Chris Jack Kev ... Theo Ant Smith Officer ... Lorraine Cheshire |
| 04 | Jermaine Man | 20040922 | 20211029 (BBC7) 20230624 (BBC7) | Poetry tutor Sir Ralph hopes to shock the prison authorities by doing a rap double act with Jermaine. Another of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his recent stint as poet-in-residence at Longmore Grange maximum security prison. Sir Ralph Stanza ...James Quinn Jermaine....Chris Jack Robo ...Jack Deam Mick ...Theo Ant Smith Officer ...Joan Kempson Sir Ralph's poetry workshop ventures into rap. Stars James Quinn and Chris Jack. |
| 05 | Beating The Rap | 20040825 | 20211105 (BBC7) 20230701 (BBC7) | Poet Sir Ralph gives a masterclass in rap, including such top tips as changing your surname. Another of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his recent stint as poet-in-residence at Longmore Grange maximum security prison. Sir Ralph Stanza ...James Quinn Carl ...James Scales Colin ......Neil Bell Jermaine......Chris Jack Officer ...Joan Kempson Poet Sir Ralph gives a masterclass in rap. Stars James Quinn and Chris Jack. |
| 06 LAST | Final Stretch | 20040818 | 20211112 (BBC7) 20230708 (BBC7) | Poet Sir Ralph takes on prisoner Jermaine in an Eminem-style battle of the mics. Another of Sir Ralph's audio diaries from his stint as poet-in-residence at Longmore Grange maximum security prison. Sir Ralph Stanza ...James Quinn Carl ...James Scales Colin ......Neil Bell Jermaine......Chris Jack Officer ...Joan Kempson Poet Sir Ralph takes on prisoner Jermaine in a an Eminem-style battle of the mics |