Poet Pele Cox and journalist Rich Uridge discuss the differences between poetry and journalism. With the help of Ted Hughes and his Birthday Letters they talk about how poetry can tackle shocking subject matter in a way that prose alone cannot. Rich talks about writing his own shocking experience.
Plus poetry as a portal to another world or a time machine to another place. And the need for absolute honesty.
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- Ted Hughes (55 Eltisley; The Blue Flannel Suit, both from The Birthday Letters)
- Richard Uridge (Tears in a Care Home Car Park)
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