The Path and the Poem: Frank O'Hara & Terminates Here: Endings
Daljit Nagra selects two short programmes: The Path and the Poem and Terminates Here. From 2010 and 2007.
Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the 91福利社's poetry archive and selects two short programmes.
To marks 100 years since the birth of American poet Frank O'Hara in March 1926, Daljit Nagra selects The Path and the Poem. And in his second programme choice, Terminates Here ep 5/5, presenter Lemn Sissay's train journey comes to an end in Scotland.
**The Essay - The Path and the Poem
In a series about poems that follow paths, poet and critic Andrew Motion explores the connection between walking and writing. In this episode he focuses on the poem by Frank O'Hara "The Day Lady Died" about the iconic Billie Holiday.
Presenter - Andrew Motion
Producer - Tim Dee
First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in 2010.
**Terminates Here - Endings
Lemn Sissay's journey to train stations around the country is complete, but will a dawn arrival at Glasgow help him finish his poem? At the station, passengers reveal the impact of relationships with children and parents.
Presenter - Lemn Sissay
Producer - Philip Sellars
First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in 2007.
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