Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20080402 | A guide to the world of poetry by Islington-based poet, Paul Hamilton.
Despite being a stalwart of the poetry-reading circuit for 25 years, Paul has yet to have anything published.
Featuring some classic poetry from Derek Harricot, and Paul inspires an unusual person to try their hand at poetry for the very first time.
Poetry spoof by Kevin Eldon and Stewart Lee.
Starring Kevin Eldon.
With:
Olivia Colman
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
Poetry classics and an unusual person trying to write poetry for the first time. Paul Hamilton presents the poetry magazine |
| 02 | 20080409 | Islington-based poet Paul Hamilton meets a fruit linguist, and visits a young offenders institute to demonstrate the rehabilitative powers of poetry.
Poetry spoof by Kevin Eldon and Stewart Lee.
Starring Kevin Eldon.
With:
Olivia Colman
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers. Paul Hamilton presents the poetry magazine |
| 03 | 20080416 | Islington-based poet Paul Hamilton hears poetry written by a computer and conducts a rare interview with the legendary poet Celia Tierny.
He also meets the English teacher who inspired him to try poetry.
Poetry spoof by Kevin Eldon and Stewart Lee.
Starring Kevin Eldon.
With:
Olivia Colman
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
Paul Hamilton hears a computer's poetry and meets a legend and his old English teacher. Paul Hamilton presents the poetry magazine |
| 04 | 20080423 | The Islington-based poet Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits - but remains unconvinced and he also digs out some old tapes of an interview he did with an unrecognised genius.
Poetry spoof by Kevin Eldon and Stewart Lee.
Starring Kevin Eldon.
With:
Olivia Colman
Producer: Ed Morrish
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
Paul Hamilton looks at pop music's poetic merits plus a tribute to an unheralded genius. Paul Hamilton presents the poetry magazine |