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Front Row: Larkin Tour of Hull

Larkin Tour of Hull

14/06/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Larkin Tour of Hull

Mark Lawson reports from Hull to mark the 25th anniversary of poet Philip Larkin's death.

Mark Lawson reports from Hull to mark the 25th anniversary of Philip Larkin's death, and director Don Boyd discusses his transition from film to books with his debut novel.

Mark Lawson reports from Hull as the city prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of poet Philip Larkin. Mark takes a walking tour to some celebrated Larkin locations. 

Producer and Director Don Boyd - the man behind Laurence Olivier's final film - discusses his transition from the screen to books with his debut novel Margot's Secrets.

With Father's Day coming up this weekend, record companies are releasing numerous compilation albums of Dad-friendly rock. Music journalist David Hepworth recommends some alternative choices for Father's Day, and considers whether there's more to Dad Rock than old guitar anthems. 

Producer: Georgia Mann.

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