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Poetry from the BBC Archives (1994)

aka: John Betjeman: Poetry from the BBC Archives

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Audio (CD, 120 minutes), £19.98

A compilation of Sir John Betjeman’s poetry chosen from over thirty years of radio and television programmes. Includes the very best of Sir John Betjeman’s performances and is a fitting tribute to the...

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Caribbean Poetry: The Literary and Oral Traditions (1991 Video)

Producer

Amanda Willett

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min., 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Poets James Berry, David Dabydeen and Jackie Kay discuss the varied traditions of poetry in the Caribbean. The programme looks at two distinct strands of poetry - the oral and the literary - and discusses...

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Byron Centenary - The Anniversary of the Famous Poet’s Death Was Solemnized in London by the Poetry Society

Date released

24 Apr 1924

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

1366

NoS ID

079705

Story no

2 / 6

MLV pan wreath laid on memorial. MV pan people at ceremony, including Greek orthodox archbishop. MLV man lays wreath, starts speech. LV pan statue and back of crowd.

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Dunn, Douglas (Tape 1) (1985)

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Audio (Cassette), Free loan

A recording of Douglas Dunn reading his poems at the Scottish Association for the Speaking of Verse, recorded by the Scottish Poetry Library in 1985

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Poetry in Motion (1982)

Director

Ron Mann

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 90 minutes), £17.86 (Amazon)

An unprecedented anthology of twenty-four leading North American poets who sing, chant, anything but "read" their work. The result is a celebration of poetry’s ancient oral tradition and an energetic...

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Dylan Thomas Memoir, A (1972)

Producer

Bailey Silleck

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 28 minutes), $69.00

Caitlin Thomas’ frank reminiscences of life with her volatile husband provide insight into his personality and dedication to the craft of poetry. Thomas’ poetry readings narrate much of the film; the...

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Poetry of W.H. Auden, The

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Audio (Cassette, 50 minutes), £11.00

One of a series of audiotapes in which eminent writers and poets read their works and discuss ideas, influences and thoughts on life. On this tape W.H. Auden speaks about his poetry

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Edwin Morgan (1988)

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Audio (Cassette), Free loan

Recorded during the Edinburgh Festival in 1988, with music by David Whyte, an unpublished sound tape made by the School of Scottish Studies for the Scottish Poetry Library

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Methuen Books

Date released

Feb 1969

Series name

Parade

Issue no

65

NoS ID

352628

Story no

2 / 4

COI synopsis: A new English text-book, in which the illustrator presents a visual interpretation of the ideas expressed by story and poetry.

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How Do I Love Thee? The Brownings Story and Poetry (1997)

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Audio (CD, 2 CDs), $17.95

An original interweaving of poetry from Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, two best-loved poets of the Victorian era, with biographical background, performed by Joanna David, Steven Pacey and Sean Barrett.

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