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The Verb at the Contains Strong Language Festival of poetry and performance

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Ian presents a host of international poets recorded as part of the Hull 2017 Celebrations.

Ian McMillan introduces a host of international poets, including Michael Dickman, Bodhan Piasecki and Orbita - recorded in Hull.

Ian McMillan presents The Verb , Radio 3's cabaret of the spoken word with a host of international poets from Latvia, America and Poland, including Michael Dickman, Bodhan Piasecki and Orbita. Ian also explores the Trinidad Talking Doorsteps project with Joe Hakim .

Recorded in front of a studio audience as part of Contains Strong Language, a season of Poetry and Performance from Hull. 

Producer: Faith Lawrence.

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