Paul Muldoon reads his poem July 1st 1916, with the Ulster Division, a response to the Battle of the Somme. Tim Kendall, a scholar of the war and its writing, sets the scene. Show more

Yrsa Daley-Ward reads her poem When your mother calls you, come, written in response to the Battle of the Somme. She also discusses the inspirations for her writing. Show more

Bill Manhire reads his poem Known unto God, written in response to the Battle of the Somme. He also discusses the inspirations for his writing. Show more

Jackie Kay reads her poem Private Joseph Kay, written in response to the Battle of the Somme. She also discusses the inspirations for his writing. Show more

Daljit Nagra reads his poem On your 'A 1940 Memory', written in response to the Battle of the Somme. He also discusses the inspirations for his writing. Show more