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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Wendy Cope, Theresa Lola , Susie Dent, Ira Lightman
Sunday
The Verb - Cabaret of the spoken word with Ian McMillan.
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Paul Farley, Malika Booker, Rob Drummond, Kate Fox
Sun 20 Oct 2024
A cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
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Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
Sun 13 Oct 2024
Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
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The Verb in Australia
Sun 6 Oct 2024
A special edition of The Verb with Ian McMillan recorded as part of CSL in Sydney.
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The Adverb in Australia
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The Adverb brings you the best in poetry & performance from across the country and beyond
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The Adverb at Latitude
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Ian McMillan presents the best poetry and performance recorded at the Latitude Festival.
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28/07/2024
Sun 28 Jul 2024
A cabaret of the word, with guests Alistair McGowan, Caroline Bird, and Toria Garbutt.
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21/07/2024
Sun 21 Jul 2024
Mona Arshi, Tom Chatfield, John McAuliffe and Arji Manuelpillai join Ian McMillan.
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14/07/2024
Sun 14 Jul 2024
Hollie McNish, Testament, Liz Berry, Ira Lightman join Ian to share poetry full of desire.
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07/07/2024
Sun 7 Jul 2024
Miriam Margolyes, Kevin Barry, Owen Sheers & Gwenno join Ian McMillan at the Hay Festival.
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30/06/2024
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Malika Booker, Kate Fox, Len Pennie and Michael Symmons Roberts join Ian.
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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 TóibÃn
Fri 17 Nov 2023
Ian McMillan talks to Irish novelist Colm TóibÃn 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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91Èȱ¬ Arts
Explore the 91Èȱ¬ 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.