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Roger McGough introduces selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners.

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Listeners' poetry requests presented by Roger McGough.

Poetry by Sylvia Plath and others, requested by listeners and introduced by Roger McGough. Readers are Paul Mundell and Fenella Woolgar.

Poetry marking the winter of 1963, the long season of snow and cold during which the poet Sylvia Plath died. Listeners' requests for her work include Morning Song, Balloons and Wuthering Heights. The readers are Fenella Woolgar and Paul Mundell, with readings of their own work by poets Paul Farley, Eavan Boland, Jacob Polley and MR Peacocke.
Producer Christine Hall.

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