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The Teddy Bear and the Critics

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Since his death in May 1984 Sir John Betjeman has been the subject of memorials and memorabilia - but little fresh critical attention has been given to his poetry and the issues it presents.
Anthony Thwaite assesses the achievement of Betjeman as a poet, with contributions from Kingsley Amis, John Bowie
Donald Davie , Roy Fuller , Alan HoUinghurst , Philip Larkin
George MacBeth , Tom Paulin and Peter Porter.
Producer FRASER STEEL BBC Manchester (R)

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Sir John Betjeman
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Anthony Thwaite
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John Bowie
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Donald Davie
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Roy Fuller
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Alan Houinghurst
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Philip Larkin
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George MacBeth
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Tom Paulin
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Peter Porter.
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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