The poet visits Southampton to unravel the mystery of King Canute, plus poems on egg cosies and flannels. From February 2000. Show more
The Luton laureate entertains a class of school children and gets fitted for one of the town's famous hats. From February 2000. Show more
The Luton poet bikes north for a brimful of Birmingham and some bookshop capers. With musician Nigel Piper. From 2000. Show more
The Luton poet is by the sea in Aldeburgh, and gets some help with limericks from comedian Arnold Brown. From March 2000. Show more
The Luton laureate muses on school puddings and asks his audience 'how long is your dog?' From March 2000. Show more
John invites poet Christopher Logue and 'actor of sorts' Andrew Bailey to his house to perform the Tarantella. From March 2000. Show more
The Luton Laureate gets a haircut, sings a song about dogs and three wise men have a bust up. With Andrew Bailey. From 2000. Show more
Songs and poems from the Luton Laureate including tales of the Tate, a jumble sale and an armadillo. From September 1998. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy John Hegley entertains an audience with his book of verse. From November 1996. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse. From December 1996. Show more
The Luton laureate visits the Cheltenham Literary Festival, and finds that some poems just don't want to be read. From February 2000. Show more
John Hegley performs poems dedicated to Bonfire Night and not waving. With Nigel Piper and the Popticians. From September 1998. Show more
Poet John Hegley doing what he does best - entertaining an audience with verse. With Nigel Piper. From September 1998. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley presents a selection of his work. From November 1996. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse. From November 1996. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse. From November 1996. Show more
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse. From December 1996. Show more
Hearing with Hegley
30/09/2011
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The poet 'live' in Luton with verses on dogs, love and the man who thought his TV was a pet. From September 1998.
The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse. With Nigel Piper. From August 1998. Show more
The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses. With Nigel Piper and the Popticians. From September 1998. Show more