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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: BBC Centenary - Radio and Poetry

BBC Centenary - Radio and Poetry

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Celebrating 100 years of poetry on the BBC with Ian McMillan's cabaret of the word.

Ian McMillan celebrates 100 years of poetry on the BBC with Paul Farley, Hannah Silva and Judith Palmer

Celebrate 100 years of poetry on the BBC with Ian McMillan's cabaret of the word. 

The Verb presents brand new poetry especially commissioned for the centenary, and explores the corporation's relationship with poetry - including highlights from the archive.  With poets Paul Farley and Hannah Silva and the Director of The Poetry Society Judith Palmer.

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