Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

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Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford

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A hip London poet communicates the people's hopes and fears through his verse

Comedy series featuring a hip London poet who is offered a residence in Salford to communicate the people's hopes, aspirations, anxiety and anger through his verse

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford: Series 1: Chips off an Angry Block

Chips off an Angry Block

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford, Series 1, Chips off an Angry Block

The poet-in-residence is determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in.

The new poet-in-residence is determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in. Stars James Quinn. From May 2002.

The distinguished-but-hip London poet Sir Ralph Stanza is the new poet-in-residence for Salford.

He's determined to track down his muse, whichever chippy she works in. 

Thanks to a specially funded scheme, Sir Ralph is now striding the streets, wearing a Panama hat, blazer and silk scarf.

His goal is to mix with the people of Salford and express their angst through his verse.

Written by and starring James Quinn as Sir Ralph Stanza.

With:

Alison Darling
Jack Deam
Mark Chatterton
Stephen Hoyle

Producer: Graham Frost

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2002.

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford: Series 1

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