Series 2 Preview – The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed

The Poet Laureate Simon Armitage returns for a second series of his podcast. From his wooden shed in the garden, surrounded on all sides by the Pennine Hills and the Pennine weather, this summer he's working on a set of haikus inspired by the landscape around him and the people who drop by. Any distraction is welcome, even encouraged, to talk about poetry, creativity, music, art, sheds, sherry and the countryside. “For too long I’ve been in the shed on my own, writing haiku, staring intensely at flowers and clouds, so I’m thrilled to be finally throwing back the door, dusting down the spare chair and sharing real live conversation with clever and creative people” – Simon Armitage. Guitarist Johnny Marr, accompanied by his 12-string acoustic, is Simon’s first guest. Later in the series the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen, West End theatre director John Tiffany, broadcaster, DJ and gardener Jo Whiley, author J.K. Rowling and poet Imtiaz Dharker all pay Simon a visit. Produced by Sue Roberts.

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Series 2 Preview – The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed is an episode from The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed by BBC.

This episode is 3:34 long.

This episode was published on Jun 25, 2021.

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