The Verb Podcast
Ian McMillan hosts Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
Episodes to download
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A special recording of The AdVerb at The Hackney Empire
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Ian McMillan presents new work from six poets with music from the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra
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Isy Suttie, Pascale Petit, Deryn Rees Jones, Alan Connor
Sun 3 Nov 2024
Poets Pacale Petit and Deryn Rees Jones join Isy Suttie and Alan Connor for The Verb.
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Wendy Cope, Theresa Lola , Susie Dent, Ira Lightman
Sun 27 Oct 2024
The Verb - Cabaret of the spoken word with Ian McMillan.
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Paul Farley, Malika Booker, Rob Drummond, Kate Fox
Sun 20 Oct 2024
A cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
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Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
Sun 13 Oct 2024
Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
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The Verb in Australia
Sun 6 Oct 2024
A special edition of The Verb with Ian McMillan recorded as part of CSL in Sydney.
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29/09/2024
Sun 29 Sep 2024
Ian's guests include Toby Litt, Roger Robinson, Hannah Silva and Caleb Femi.
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The Adverb in Australia
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The Adverb brings you the best in poetry & performance from across the country and beyond
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The Adverb at Outspoken
Fri 30 Aug 2024
A cabaret of the word - the best poetry and performances from Outspoken at Southbank.
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The Adverb at Hay
Fri 23 Aug 2024
Simon Armitage, Hanan Issa and more stellar poets join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
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The Adverb at Latitude
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Ian McMillan presents the best poetry and performance recorded at the Latitude Festival.
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28/07/2024
Sun 28 Jul 2024
A cabaret of the word, with guests Alistair McGowan, Caroline Bird, and Toria Garbutt.
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21/07/2024
Sun 21 Jul 2024
Mona Arshi, Tom Chatfield, John McAuliffe and Arji Manuelpillai join Ian McMillan.
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14/07/2024
Sun 14 Jul 2024
Hollie McNish, Testament, Liz Berry, Ira Lightman join Ian to share poetry full of desire.
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07/07/2024
Sun 7 Jul 2024
Miriam Margolyes, Kevin Barry, Owen Sheers & Gwenno join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
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30/06/2024
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Malika Booker, Kate Fox, Len Pennie and Michael Symmons Roberts join Ian.
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The Final Verbdown
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan and his guests put the number three in the spotlight.
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International Women's Day Verb
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan explores poetry as a tool for women's empowerment.
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Words on Music
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Ian McMillan with Radio 3's cabaret of the word exploring writing about music.
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The Cute Verb
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Ian McMillan presents Radio 3's Cabaret of Cuteness as we examine all things cute.
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The Verb Christmas Special
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Ian McMillan ho ho hosts a special Christmas edition of The Verb from Hebden Bridge.
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Writing a Good Future
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Ian McMillan asks his guests what a good future looks like and how we can write it.
The Verb: Something New 鈥� The Poems
New poems commissioned by The Verb for the 麻豆社 centenary.
35 Years of Spoken Word
A season of Poetry and Performance from Hull.
麻豆社 Arts
Explore the 麻豆社 Arts website and discover the best of British art and culture.
The Dylan Thomas Collection
Listen to programmes, poetry readings and commentary from Radio 3's Dylan Thomas Day.
