The Adverb & Loose Ends

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Join Testament for a special festive edition of Â鶹Éç Radio 4's celebration of the spoken word, The Adverb. Join beatboxer, rapper and writer Testament for a festive Adverb - with his guests - the former Scottish Makar Jackie Kay, Mercury prize nominated folk singer Sam Lee, ukelele and poetic legend John Hegley – as well as satirical poetry supremo Brian Bilston.

In this special Adverb celebration – there’ll be iconic robins, poetic Christmas questions, and much delight in quirky Yule traditions.

Join Stuart Maconie for a special festive edition of Radio 4’s Loose Ends, with guests including Gyles Brandreth, Carrie Grant and The Unthanks.  

Expect lively conversation, beautiful music and a selection of the finest Christmas jumpers this side of the Manchester Ship Canal.

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