Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Poetry Extra

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Weekly opportunity for listeners to revisit the riches of the BBC radio poetry archive

A brand new poetry slot on Radio 4 Extra gives listeners a weekly opportunity to revisit the riches of the BBC radio poetry archive

Poetry Extra: The Poem of the Cloak

The Poem of the Cloak

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Poetry Extra, The Poem of the Cloak

Daljit Nagra introduces The Poem of the Cloak, the most recited poem in the Muslim world.

Made for 4 Extra. Daljit Nagra introduces The Poem of the Cloak, the most recited poem in the Muslim world. From 2007.

Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's radio poetry archive selecting The Poem of the Cloak. Presenter Shamshad Khan explores the Qasidah Burda, or The Poem of the Cloak, arguably the most memorised and recited poem in the Muslim world. The poem is recited by Nadim Sawalha.

Producer - Nicola Humphries

The first broadcast in BBC Radio 4 in 2007.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Poetry Extra

The Poem of the Cloak

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra