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Poetry Schmoetry

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Dominic Arkwright discusses poetry with Andrew Motion, Guy Browning, Rachel Pantechnicon.

Dominic Arkwright, Andrew Motion, Guy Browning and Rachel Pantechnicon debate the pros and cons of poetry. From 2010.

'Poetry Schmoetry.'  More provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion with Dominic Arkwright

With ex-Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, writer Guy Browning and performance poet, Rachel Pantechnicon.

Andrew talks about the elemental power of poetry; 'Poetry is for the most humane, as well as the most humanising aspect of the self.' 

Guy describes poetry as a 'tattered umbrella between you and the sun', and Rachel tells of her doomed attempt to retrace the wanderings of the Ancient Mariner. 

Andrew also indulges us with a reading from a contender for the 'worst poem ever written' award.

Producer:  Sarah Langan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2010.

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