The Poetry Exchange
By The Poetry Exchange
The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as well as a recording of the poem that we make as a gift for them. Our podcast features conversations with people from all walks of life, as well as a range of special guests. Join us to discover the power of poetry in people’s lives. Silver Award Winner for Most Original Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2018.
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96. A Kite for Aibhín by Seamus Heaney - A Friend to Fiona
Dear friendsWe are mourning and missing our beloved Fiona, whilst also celebrating her extraordinary life and work, and everything she brought to all our lives. We continue to feel her with us in everything we do. This month,… -
95. The World as Meditation by Wallace Stevens - A Friend to David
READ TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE -Dearest friends,We are so sorry to have to share t… -
94. Poems as Friends at Norfolk & Norwich Festival
In this special episode, we share a recording of our live event at Norfolk and Norwich Festival in June 2024, celebrating our new anthology: Poems as Friends… -
93. The Envoy of Mr. Cogito by Zbigniew Herbert - A Friend to Nick Laird
In this episode of our podcast, acclaimed writer Nick Laird talks about the poem that has been a friend to him: 'The Envoy of Mr. Cogito' by Zbigniew Herbert, translated by Bogdana Carpenter.Nick Laird was born in County Tyrone, Norther… -
92. Meeting Point by Louis MacNeice - A Friend to Imtiaz Dharker
In this episode, our hearts are full as we are joined by the glorious poet Imtiaz Dharker, talking about the poem that has been a friend to her: 'Meeting Point' by Louis MacNeice.We are also thrilled to say that this episode will be wit… -
91. The Domestic Science of Sunday Dinner by Lorna Goodison - A Friend to Malika Booker
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we talk with one of poetry's greatest leading lights, Malika Booker, about the poem that has been a friend to her: ‘The Domestic Science of Sunday Dinner’ by Lorna Goodison.Malika Booker, currentl… -
90. Dis Poetry by Benjamin Zephaniah - A Friend to Roy McFarlane
In this special episode, we honour the poetry legend that is Benjamin Zephaniah by sharing this conversation with poet Roy McFarlane, talking about 'Dis Poetry' and the hugely influential part Benjamin Zephaniah has played in Roy's life. -
89. The Thrush by Edward Thomas - A Friend to Simon Crompton
READ A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE.In this very special episode of The Poetry Exchange pod… -
88. REVISITED: Love by George Herbert - A Friend to Andrew Scott
In this episode of The Poetry Exchange, we listen back to one of our previous conversations - with the extraordinary actor Andrew Scott, talking about the poem that's been a friend to him: 'Love (III)' by George Herbert.As 2023 draws to… -
87. Ceasefire by Michael Longley - A Friend to Jacqueline Saphra
READ TRANSCRIPTIn this episode, poet, playwright, teacher and activist Jacqueline Saphra …
