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William McGonagall and the Poet Laureate

BBC Radio 3
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■ Alas! England now mourns her poet that's gone
The late and the good Lord
Tennyson.
I hope his soul has fled to heaven above,
Where there is everlasting joy and love ' (McGonagall: Death and Burial of Lord Tennyson)
JAMES L. SMITH talks about the Great McGonagall's highest ambition
Extracts from his verse spoken by MICHAEL deacon
Produced by ELWYN evans
10.55 Interlude

Contributors

Talks:
James L. Smith
Spoken By:
Michael Deacon
Produced By:
Elwyn Evans
Source: Radio Times

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