The Verb

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Ian McMillan hosts Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.

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Recent episodes

  • Poetry to warm your cocklesNov 1, 2026 · 41 min
  • The Verb - where the poetry kettle is always onOct 25, 2026 · 42 min
  • Poems to earth youOct 11, 2026 · 41 min
  • Poems that shake up autumn from Contains Strong LanguageOct 4, 2026 · 41 min
  • Poems to help us brave the elementsSep 20, 2026 · 42 min
  • Poetry to keep you afloatJul 29, 2026 · 41 min
  • The Verb - a house of multipoet occupancyJun 21, 2026 · 42 min
  • Myths to nourish your life: poetry with Ian McMillan and Angie Hobbs, Rishi Dastidar, Bradley Taylor, Samantha Wynne-RhydderchJun 14, 2026 · 42 min
  • Poetry - a bullet-proof vest for the soulJun 7, 2026 · 42 min
  • The Verb at the Hay FestivalMay 31, 2026 · 43 min

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