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Tell Me The Truth About Life: Poems That Matter and Why
Tell Me The Truth About Life
Poems That Matter and Why
The first official podcast from National Poetry Day and Michael O'Mara books to celebrate National Poetry Day's 25th anniversary.
Introduced by Cerys Matthews, five much-loved names – Michael Morpurgo, Jade Anouka, Henry Normal, Nikita Gill and Kate Clanchy – read and discuss their favourite poems with Susannah Herbert, Executive Director of Forward Arts Foundation.
'A terrific new series' – The Financial Times
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4.9 stars from 14 ratings
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“Michael Morpurgo and Cerys Matthews must have the two loveliest voices in the world. He reads poetry beautifully - look forward to the rest of the series...”
StarlightRater via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/19
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