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John Hegley, Angie Hobbs, Kei Miller and Michael Symmons Roberts discuss 'undersung' poets

For National Poetry Day, Ian McMillan celebrates 'undersung' poets from the past. He is joined by John Hegley, Angie Hobbs, Kei Miller and Michael Symmons Roberts.

For 'National Poetry Day' Ian McMillan presents a special Verb to celebrate 'undersung' poets from the past. His guests John Hegley, Angie Hobbs, Kei Miller and Michael Symmons Roberts will each explain why their chosen poet deserves more love and attention from the British public - Bertolt Brecht and Stevie Smith are just two of the writers whose talents will be sung.

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