In the first of an evening of programmes to mark National Poetry Day, the theme of love in the life of Auden is explored, including new interviews with the poet's close friends.
With George Alagiah.
Poets Ian McMillan, Jackie Kay and Hugo Williams discuss their work with Kate Mosse. Jackie Kay has selected ten poems that can be heard throughout the day on Radio 4: see pp 38-9 for details
Period drama recounting the friendship between poets Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. Starring Linus Roache and John Hannah.
Tom Paulin uncovers political anxiety and personal despair in Wordsworth's famous work.
The story of the 1977 strike in London.
