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World Service,13 Nov 2001,24 mins

Poems on the Underground

Meridian

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How the American writer Judith Chernaik came up with the idea of showcasing poems on the London Underground to bring poetry to a wider audience. The scheme now runs in international cities from New York to Amsterdam. Also on the programme: scientists Roald Hoffman and Carl Djerassi talk about co-writing the play Oxygen. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

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