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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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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 Podcast - new

The Verb: Novels that Shaped Our Language

Novels that Shaped Our Language

BBC Radio 4 - The Verb, Novels that Shaped Our Language

With Tim Minchin, Elif Shafak, Geoff Dyer and Kit de Waal

Joining Ian McMillan to discuss the novels that shaped their language are Tim Minchin, Elif Shafak, Geoff Dyer and Kit de Waal

Part of the BBC's year-long celebration of books, The Verb looks at the way the language of novels inspires writers.

Joining Ian McMillan to champion the books that have inspired them are Tim Minchin, Kit De Waal, Elif Shafak and Geoff Dyer.

Presenter: Ian McMillan
Producer: Faith Lawrence

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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