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White Coat, Purple Cloak

on BBC Radio 3

New poems by Dannie Abse, based on his experience as a medical practitioner.

White coat and purple coat a sleeve from both he sews
That white is always stained with blood that purple by the rose.

followed by an interlude

Contributors

Unknown:
Dannie Abse
Producer:
Alec Reid

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

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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