Poetry Extra

A brand new poetry slot on Radio 4 Extra gives listeners a weekly opportunity to revisit the riches of the BBC radio poetry archive

Radio 4 Extra,6 episodes

Episodes

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Adventures In Poetry - First Party at Ken Kesey's with Hell's Angels
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight as Allan Ginsberg joins the illustrious 4 Extra 100 Club.
07 Jun 2026,30 mins
The Ballad of Eliza Showell
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive - with Liz Berry.
31 May 2026,30 mins
Conversations on a Bench - Ilford
Daljit Nagra finds a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring a bench in Ilford.
24 May 2026,30 mins
Letters to a Young Poet and Super-Infinite
Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
17 May 2026,30 mins
The Charge of the Light Brigade and Lament for the Death of a Bullfighter
4 Extra's listeners request their favourite programmes from the BBC's archive.
06 Aug 2023,40 mins
Ask Me: The Poetry of William Stafford
William Stafford wrote a poem every day. Katrina Porteous explores his life and his work.
30 Apr 2017,30 mins