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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance

The Verb: The Common or Vulgar Verb

The Common or Vulgar Verb

BBC Radio 4 - The Verb, The Common or Vulgar Verb

with Philip Gross, Jacqueline Saphra, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Heather Phillipson.

Philip Gross, Jacqueline Saphra and Heather Phillipson join Ian McMillan to discuss what kind of writing gets called 'vulgar'.

What kind of writing and behaviour gets called 'vulgar' and how does 'vulgar' relate to the word 'common'?  The Verb explores the power of both words: their power to hurt and shame, the way they help, hinder and enlighten us - and asks whether we can do without them.

Poets Philip Gross, Jacqueline Saphra, Heather Phillipson (the next artist to be curating the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square) and writer Cathy Rentzenbrink join Ian McMillan.

Producer: Faith Lawrence
Presenter: Ian McMillan

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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