The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
By BBC Radio 4
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is a former probation officer, DJ and poet celebrated for his witty and profound take on modern life. He writes in the shed in his garden, and in this podcast he invites guests to join him to talk about poetry, creativity, music, art, sheds, sherry and the countryside.
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Julie Hesmondhalgh
Simon Armitage talks to actress Julie Hesmondhalgh in his shed in the Pennine Hills. -
Glyn Maxwell
Simon Armitage talks to fellow poet Glyn Maxwell in his writing shed in the Pennine Hills. -
Olive Senior
Simon Armitage talks to Olive Senior, poet laureate of Jamaica, in his writing shed. -
Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner, Mercury Prize and Brit Award-nominated musician, talks to Simon Armitage -
Pam Ayres
Pam Ayres, poet, songwriter and comedienne talks to Simon Armitage in his writing shed. -
Simon Dobson
Simon Armitage talks to award-winning composer , conductor and music producer Simon Dobson -
Lucy Beaumont
Lucy Beaumont, writer, actress and stand-up comedian joins Simon Armitage in his shed. -
Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen joins Simon Armitage in his writing shed in the Pennines. -
Series 3 Preview – The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks to guests about life, creativity and music in his shed -
HRH Prince Charles
The Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks to HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
