1621-1678
He was of a middling stature. pretty strong sett, roundish faced, cheery cheek't, hazell eie. browne haire. He was in his conversation very modest. and of very few words ... '
(JOHN AUBREY )
Last August marked the tercentenary of the death of Andrew Marvell. civil servant. Member of Parliament for Hull and one of the great English lyric poets.
Ralph Richardson introduces and reads a selection of his poems to mark the occasion. Producer BENNETT MAXWELL