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Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford

Series 1

The Verse Was Yet to Come

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The distinguished-but-hip London poet Sir Ralph Stanza is the new poet-in-residence for Salford.

This is all thanks to a specially-funded scheme displaying great cultural magnanimity towards the good people of the north of England.

As he straddles the streets of Orsdall and Weaste, in his panama hat, blazer and silk scarf, Sir Ralph's goal is to blend in with the locals and express their anger through his verse.

Written by and starring James Quinn as Sir Ralph Stanza.

With:

Alison Darling
Jack Deam
Mark Chatterton
Stephen Hoyle
Jemma Thompson

Producer: Graham Frost

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002. Show less

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