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The Verb
Radio 3's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
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4.5 stars from 129 ratings
My favourite podcast
I listen to all sorts of stuff on podcasts; science, news, comedy, history, drama and stories, but these are the episodes I look forward to most.
The flower garden in Appley via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/29/21
Each episode is interesting, entertaining, educational and varied. I love listening. Thanks for putting it on!!
JC2late via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/21/20
a wonderful series of entertaining & thought provoking conversations between poets and authors about their craft which is intellectually stimulating yet accessible at the same time. as someone who hasn’t really “gotten” poetry before, this show is giving me a newfound appreciation for...Read full review »
thewilliamrayner via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/03/19
Recent Episodes
The Verb, which for the past 22 years has been bringing linguistic delights to the Radio 3 audience, will be leaving to make its new home on Radio 4. But in a mood of celebration Ian McMillan and his guests put the number 3 in the spotlight as they explore the magic and the power of three in...
Published 03/29/24
Published 03/29/24
Ian McMillan is leaning into unease this week as he discusses writing and Claustrophobia. His guests are Holly Pester, whose new novel 'The Lodgers' examines the psychological disturbances of precarious housing situations; we meet a woman renting a flat that is more like a sandwich packet than a...
Published 03/22/24
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