The Poetry Exchange
By The Poetry Exchange
The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as well as a recording of the poem that we make as a gift for them. Our podcast features conversations with people from all walks of life, as well as a range of special guests. Join us to discover the power of poetry in people’s lives. Silver Award Winner for Most Original Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2018.
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Latest episode
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92. Meeting Point by Louis MacNeice - A Friend to Imtiaz Dharker
In this episode, our hearts are full as we are joined by the glorious poet Imtiaz Dharker, talking about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'Meeting Point' by Louis MacNeice.We are also thrilled to say that this episode will be wit… -
91. The Domestic Science of Sunday Dinner by Lorna Goodison - A Friend to Malika Booker
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we talk with one of poetry's greatest leading lights, Malika Booker, about the poem that has been a friend to her: ‘The Domestic Science of Sunday Dinner’ by Lorna Goodison.Malika Booker, currentl… -
90. Dis Poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah - A Friend to Roy McFarlane
In this special episode, we honour the poetry legend that is Benjamin Zephaniah by sharing this conversation with poet Roy McFarlane, talking about 'Dis Poetry' and the hugely influential part Benjamin Zephaniah has played in Roy's life. -
89. The Thrush by Edward Thomas - A Friend to Simon Crompton
READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this very special episode of The Poetry Exchange pod… -
88. REVISITED: Love by George Herbert - A Friend to Andrew Scott
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we listen back to one of our previous conversations - with the extraordinary actor Andrew Scott, talking about the poem that's been a friend to him: 'Love (III)' by George Herbert.As 2023 draws to… -
87. Ceasefire by Michael Longley - A Friend to Jacqueline Saphra
READ TRANSCRIPTIn this episode, poet, playwright, teacher and activist Jacqueline Saphra … -
86. The Daughter by Carmen Giménez - A Friend to Gita Ralleigh
READ TRANSCRIPTIn this episode, poet, writer and doctor Gita Ralleigh talks to us about t… -
85. Timothy Winters by Charles Causley - A Friend to Tim Kiely
In this episode, poet and criminal barrister Tim Kiely talks about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'Timothy Winters' by Charles Causley. -
84. Little Champion by Tony Hoagland - A Friend to Michael Mark
In this episode, poet Michael Mark joins us to talk about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'Little Champion' by Tony Hoagland.You can read a transcript of this episode -
83. You Don't Know What Love Is by Kim Addonizio - A Friend to Salena Godden
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we are thrilled to be joined by the poetry tour-de-force that is Salena Godden, to hear about the poem that has been a friend to her: You Don't Know What Love Is by Kim Addonizio.Salena spoke with…