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Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford

Series 2

Treating an Acute Elegy

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Can poet-at-large Sir Ralph Stanza spread the healing power of poetry across Salford?

Ralphie, famous for his silk scarf, panama and ability seamlessly to blend in with the locals, is now embarked on a further stage of his work in north-west England.

He’s basing himself in various locations giving individuals the benefit of his couplets. So for starters, he's at a clinic, helping a woman with some poetry about her behind...

Written by and starring James Quinn.

With:
Alison Darling
Tony Melody
Neil Bell
Judy Flynn
Jemma Thompson

Produced in Manchester by Graham Frost

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003. Show less

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