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  1. Poems from Other Cultures and Traditions

    Series taking a look at the cultural backgrounds of poets from around the world.

    BBC Two

  2. Poems from Syria

    News presenter Mike Embley hears poems from Syrian writers responding to the conflict.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. Poems from the Pennines

    Poet Simon Armitage takes listeners on a journey to the Stanza Stones.

    BBC Radio 4

  4.

    Poems in Their Place: Thomas Hardy

    Dr Robert Gittings visits Sturminster Newton, where Thomas Hardy enjoyed two happy years.

    BBC Two

  5. Poems in Their Place: WB Yeats

    Seamus Heaney visits Coole Park, County Galway to read some of WB Yeats's work.

    BBC One Wales

  6. Poems People Love

    People reflect in a very personal way on the poems they have enjoyed

    BBC Radio Wales

  7. The Poet and the Echo

    Short story series in which writers choose poems as inspiration for new stories.

    BBC Radio 4

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  8. The Poet and the Echo

    Writers choose poems as inspiration for new stories.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. The Poet and the Murderer

    A gripping true story of poetry, murder and the art of forgery.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. The Poet and the Snipe

    Poet Paul Farley examines the connection between poets and birds. Producer: Geoff Bird

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Poet in the Glen

    Poet Kenneth Steven journeys through the remote Glen Lyon in Scotland's Central Highlands.

    BBC Radio 4

  12. The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed

    Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks to guests about life, language and music in his shed.

    BBC Radio 4

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  13. Poet Laureate in the Arctic

    Simon Armitage is in the Arctic to witness climate change and write new poems in response.

    BBC Radio 4

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  14. A Poet Laureate’s Peterloo

    Carol Ann Duffy and other writers respond to the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre.

    BBC Radio 4

  15.

    The Poet Librettists

    Michael Symmons Roberts explores why so many poets choose to become opera librettists.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. The Poet of Albion

    Jenny Uglow investigates the life of the radical London artist and poet William Blake.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  17. The Poet of Sparty Lea: In Search of Barry MacSweeney

    Young poet Tom Chivers reclaims the reputation of counter-cultural poet Barry MacSweeney.

    BBC Radio 4

  18. Poet on the Frontline

    Documentary about the Polish daredevil war correspondent and author Ryszard Kapuscinski.

    BBC Four

  19. The Poet Unwound

    Steve Punt explores the spleen, both as a medical organ and as a poetic metaphor.

    BBC Radio 4

  20. The Poet who Loved the War: Ivor Gurney

    Film which tells the story of the First World War soldier-poet who broke all the rules.

    BBC Four

  21. The Poet, The Rocker - The Phil Lynott Story

    Those closest to Phil Lynott remember his life and work.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

  22. A Poet's Guide to Britain

    Owen Sheers explores six great works of poetry set in the British landscape.

    BBC Four

  23. The Poet's Indian, The Words are English

    Award-winning poet Daljit Nagra explores the story of Indian poetry in English.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. The Poet's Poet

    Clare Potter celebrates Welsh poetry from medieval times to the current day.

    BBC Radio Wales

  25. A Poet's Song

    An exploration of the differences between poetry and song.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Poetic Justice

    Poet Mr Gee inspires prisoners to reflect lyrically on their experiences of life and crime

    BBC Radio 4

  27. Poetic Presenters

    Ten Radio Ulster presenters read out the poems that mean the most to them

    BBC Radio Ulster

  28. The Poetic Spark

    AL Kennedy asks what insights can be found in the poetry of Muriel Spark.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  29.

    Poetry & I

    Poet Jay Bernard explores the power and potency of the letter I.

    BBC Radio 4

  30. Poetry 2012 - the Power of the Poem

    Offering a window into each Olympic nation through poetry and its readers.

    BBC Radio 4

  31. Poetry 2012: The Power of the Poem

    A selection of some of the most memorable poems and readers from Poetry 2012.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  32. Poetry 2012: The Written World

    A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  33. Poetry and the Russian Soul

    Martin Sixsmith explores the heart and soul of Russia's poetry

    BBC Radio 4

  34. The Poetry Detective

    Vanessa Kisuule explores the stories behind the poems we carry with us through life.

    BBC Radio 4

  35.

    The Poetry Editor

    The poet TS Eliot was a famous poetry editor, too. Hannah Sullivan explores this role

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Poetry Extra

    Weekly opportunity for listeners to revisit the riches of the BBC radio poetry archive

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  37. Poetry Extra: Poetry of History

    Jonathan Bate examines historical events through the poetry they inspired

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38. Poetry Extra: Visions of Paradise

    Daljit Nagra introduces a towering achievement of world literature from John Milton.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Poetry from the Front Line

    The poetry being written as a result of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    BBC Radio 4

  40.

    Poetry Idol

    Shahidha Bari goes in search of the biggest poetry competition in the Middle East.

    BBC Radio 4

  41. Poetry in the Remaking

    Six poets reread Ted Hughes's groundbreaking book about how to write poetry

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Poetry in Translation

    Daljit Nagra explores the different practices behind translating poetry.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. The Poetry of Aran

    Daljit Nagra visits the Aran Islands to explore their rich imaginative and poetic life.

    BBC Radio 4

  44. Poetry of Gold and Angels

    Two-part series on Californian poetry

    BBC Radio 4

  45. The Poetry of History

    Series examining historical events through the poetry they inspired.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  46. The Poetry of Instagram

    What does the success of Rupi Kaur and the Instagram poets mean for readers and writers?

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Poetry of Life

    Anna Magnusson talks to three poets who have written about times of change and upheaval

    BBC Radio Scotland

  48. Poetry of the Forgotten People

    Greta Scacchi discusses the life and work of Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. The Poetry Olympian: Michael Horovitz at 75

    Simon Warner celebrates British beat poet, performer and provocateur Michael Horovitz.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. Poetry Pie

    Pre-school fun featuring animated creatures who act, dance and sing the words of poetry

    CBeebies

  51. Poetry Playtime

    A fun and playful look at poetry, words and sounds.

    CBeebies Radio

  52. Poetry Please

    Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners

    BBC Radio 4

  53. Poetry Please

    BBC Radio 4

  54. Poetry Please

    Roger McGough welcomes in the New Year with poems about hope, regret, sunrise and time.

    BBC Radio 4

  55. Poetry Please

    Roger McGough presents a poetic cornucopia of love and dreams.

    BBC Radio 4

  56. Poetry Please

    Roger McGough introduces poems with a political flavour.

    BBC Radio 4

  57. Poetry Please: Thirty Years of the People's Poetry

    A behind the scenes look at the world's longest running poetry request programme.

    BBC Four

  58. Poetry Postcards

    Razia Iqbal shares poetry from around the Commonwealth sent to Glasgow for the Games.

    BBC Radio 4

  59. Poetry Postcards

    Poetry from around the Commonwealth brought to Glasgow for the Games.

    BBC Radio Scotland

  60. Poetry Postcards

    A poem from every competing nation and territory sent to the 2012 Commonwealth Games

    BBC Radio Scotland

  61. Poetry Puh-lease

    Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  62. Poetry Puh-lease

    Kevin Eldon takes a look at the close links and crossovers between comedy and poetry.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  63. Poetry Slam

    Poets from all around the country battle it out for the title of Radio 4 Slam Winner

    BBC Radio 4

  64. Poetry Societies

    Series about enthusiasts who meet to enjoy and promote their favourite poetry

    BBC Radio 4

  65. Poetry Stand Up

    Showcasing some of the liveliest performers from the poetry slam scene around the country

    BBC Radio 7

  66. Poetry Workshop

    Ruth Padel explores the pleasures of writing and reading poems

    BBC Radio 4

  67. Poetry, People and Place with Alex Wharton

    Poet Alex Wharton embarks on a poetic ramble through the magical Welsh mountains.

    BBC Radio Wales

  68. Poetry, Texas

    Danish poet Pejk Malinovski stumbles upon a small town in Texas called Poetry.

    BBC Radio 4

  69. Poetry: Between the Lines

    Akala explores the imaginations of some of our best-loved contemporary poets.

    BBC Two

  70. Poetry: Between the Lines - The Romantics

    A journey into the Romantic movement in poetry with rapper Akala.

    BBC Two

  71. Poets and the Nation

    BBC Radio Scotland

  72. Poets and the Nation

    BBC Radio Scotland

  73. Poets and the Nation

    BBC Radio Scotland

  74. Poets and the Nation

    BBC Radio Scotland

  75. Poets at the Rivoli

    Performance Poets perform reflections on life in contemporary Britain.

    BBC

  76. Poets Don't Drive

    Poet Ian McMillan investigates why poets do not seem to like driving.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  77. Poets in Person

    Six short performances and personal insights from contemporary poets.

    BBC Two

  78. Poets in the Pulpit

    Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan meets Muslim poets continuing the tradition of praise poetry.

    BBC Radio 4

  79. Poets on Poetry

    Well-known and celebrated poets discuss their literary art form - poetry.

    BBC

  80. The Poets Will Be Heard

    The UK’s leading spoken word poets share how they found their voice.

    BBC Radio 1

  81. Poets' Places

    Archive documentary that brings places to life through poetry.

    BBC ALBA

  82. Poets' Tree

    Paul Hamilton presents the poetry magazine

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  83. Point Blank

    Gripping thriller about a hoodlum who takes on the Mob.

    BBC Two

  84. Point Blank

    A nurse tries to rescue his pregnant wife when she is taken hostage by a thief's henchmen.

    BBC Four

  85. Point Break

    An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

    BBC One

  86. The Point of a Pike

    An account of the 1798 rebellion in Ireland, contained in letters from Mrs Sarah Tighe.

    BBC Radio Ulster

  87. A Point of View

    A weekly reflection on a topical issue.

    BBC Radio 4

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  88. A Point of View

    BBC Radio 4

  89. Pointless

    Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible

    BBC One

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  90. Pointless Celebrities

    Alexander Armstrong presents a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz.

    BBC One

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  91. Points of View

    The show that lets you air your views on the BBC's television programmes.

    BBC One

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  92. Points of View

    BBC One

  93. Points of View

    BBC One

  94. Points of View

    Responses to viewers' questions and comments on recent BBC output.

    BBC One

  95. Points of View - Extra Features

    Viewers give their verdict on the week's BBC TV output, with Jeremy Vine.

  96. Points West

    The regional news programme for the West of England

    BBC One

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