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Free for All: On the Arts: 3: Poetry

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

In which about 100 people of varied ages, outlook, and opinions, listen to-and freely discuss-the poems of Spike Hawkins. After the discussion he gives his reactions to some of the comments made.
Somewhere among the audience: A. Alvarez, Cyril Connolly, Edward Lucie-Smith,
George MacBeth, Roger McGough, Julian Mitchell, Peter Porter
Referee, Paddy Feeny
(Colour)

Contributors

Poet/panellist:
Spike Hawkins.
Interviewee:
A. Alvarez
Interviewee:
Cyril Connolly
Interviewee:
Edward Lucie-Smith
Interviewee:
George MacBeth
Interviewee:
Roger McGough
Interviewee:
Julian Mitchell
Interviewee:
Peter Porter
Referee:
Paddy Feeny
Interviewer:
James Mossman
Research:
Martin Hoyle
Production assistant:
Robin Drake
Producer:
John King
Source: Radio Times

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