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Philip Larkin and the Third Woman
Former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion discovers an unseen and unpublished poem by Philip Larkin when he returns to Hull to meet one of the poet's former lovers. Speaking for the first time about her relationship with Larkin, Betty Mackereth reveals the man behind the famous poems.
Last on
Tue 27 Jan 2026
22:00
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Philip Larkin and Betty Mackereth
Duration: 02:40
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andrew Motion |
| Producer | Simon Pass |
| Executive Producer | Nicola Addyman |
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