The Verb Podcast
Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
Episodes to download
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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.
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Joyce Carol Oates
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Ian McMillan presents a special extended interview with Joyce Carol Oates.
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Colm T贸ib铆n
Fri 17 Nov 2023
Ian McMillan talks to Irish novelist Colm T贸ib铆n in a special extended interview.
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Shakespeare and the future
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Ian McMillan celebrates what Shakespeare can tell future generations.
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New International Poetry from the Contains Strong Language Festival 2023
Fri 3 Nov 2023
New international poetry from the Contains Strong Language festival 2023.
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The Verb at Contains Strong Language Festival
Fri 6 Oct 2023
Ian McMillan presents The Verb from the Contains Strong Language Festival in Leeds.
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Poetry from Contains Strong Language
Fri 29 Sep 2023
Ian McMillan hosts a special performance edition of The Verb.
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Live from Contains Strong Language 2023
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Live from Leeds, Ian McMillan introduces public poets from around the world.
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The Verb at the Trades Club
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Ian McMillan presents The Verb from Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.
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Confidence: Masterclass
Fri 7 Jul 2023
A writing and confidence masterclass. Ian McMillan and guests share tips and experiences.
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Fathers and Time
Fri 23 Jun 2023
Fathers and fathering with Nick Laird, Katherine Rundell and Jude Rogers.
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The Verb at Hay Festival: How to write a Novel
Fri 16 Jun 2023
From blank page to bestseller, how do you write a novel?
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Futures Verb
Fri 2 Jun 2023
Ian McMillan presents the first in a series of Verb visits to the future.
The Verb: Something New 鈥� The Poems
New poems commissioned by The Verb for the 成人快手 centenary.
35 Years of Spoken Word
A season of Poetry and Performance from Hull.
成人快手 Arts
Explore the 成人快手 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.
