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29/06/2012

Poetry Parnassus

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Ian McMillan presents poets from around the world in Radio 3's 'cabaret of the word'.

Ian McMillan presents poets from around the world, all of whom are taking part in The Southbank Centre's 'Poetry Parnassus' festival.

Ian McMillan meets some of the literary stars of the Southbank Centre's 'Poetry Parnassus' - it's the biggest poetry festival ever to take place in the UK,and brings together poets and spoken-word artists from all over the world - all nations competing in the Olympics are represented.

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