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Puddings
Ian McMillan on poetry and puddings.
Electricity
Ian McMillan is joined by Ben Okri, Susie Dent, Kerry Shale, and Laura Watts.
Bernardine Evaristo
Ian McMillan explores the writing of Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo.
The Pretentious Verb
Ian McMillan on pretentious writing.
The Everyday Verb
Michael Rosen, Lauren Elkin, and Christopher Green talk diaries with Ian McMillan.
Repair
With Mona Arshi, Chris McCabe, William Letford and Kate Fox.
The Space Verb
Ian McMillan on space in language and writing.
The Christmas Dinner Verb
Ian McMillan is joined by John Hegley, Carol Ann Duffy, Kathryn Williams, and Jay Rayner.
Mermaids and Other Mysterious Sea Creatures
Ian McMillan explores the language and imagery of sea myths and folklore.
TS Eliot Prize Verb
Ian McMillan celebrates the poetry collections on the TS Eliot Prize shortlist.
Once More from the Top
Ian McMillan and guests explore the language of conducting.
What Kind of Times Are These?
Ian McMillan's regular foray into the world of language and literature
Couples
Ian McMillan's weekly digest of language and literature with Tessa Hadley and Rommi Smith.
Writing Travel
Ian McMillan's weekly foray into language and literature explores the well-travelled life.
Adversaries.
Marlon James and Hannah Lowe join Ian McMillan for a discussion of adversaries.
Mothers and Daughters
Warsan Shire, Ruth Padel, Hollie McNish and Lissa Evans join Ian McMillan.
After Dark Festival: The Chance to Change
The After Dark Festival at Sage Gateshead.
Taking Risks
The Verb explores writing and language on the appeal of risk.
The Twentieth Anniversary Verb
Ian McMillan and guests celebrate 20 years of poetry and performance on The Verb!
15/04/2022
Ian McMillan's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance
Ancient and Modern
Ian McMillan is joined Lucy Mercer, Glyn Maxwell, Nick Chater and Tice Cin.
The Sea
Ian McMillan talks to Maggie Gee about her new novel The Red Children.
Books and Pens
Ian McMillan's guests Emma Smith, Naush Sabah and Gerry Cambridge celebrate books and pens
Hidden
With Mick Herron, Kayo Chingonyi, Hannah Lowe and Sarah Howe.
The Queen's Library, Windsor Castle
Ian McMillan with Simon Armitage, Grace Nichols, Stella Panayotova and Theresa Lola.
The Verb at Hay
Ian McMillan's guests are Lemn Sissay, Monica Ali, Tishani Doshi and Daniel Morden.
Ian McMillan is joined by Jennifer Egan, Gurnaik Johal and Allie Esiri.
Music and Words
From Sir Paul McCartney to Fat White Family - when words and music collide.
Man Talk
Ian McMillan explores the language and complexities of male friendship.
Old Age
Ian McMillan and guests explore the language, poetry and perceptions of old age.
Michael Longley
An extended interview with poet Michael Longley at his home in Belfast.
