Features contemporary poets including Jackie Kay, Gillian Clarke and Ciaran Carson in conversation with Akala about some of their best-loved poems.
Where to Watch Poetry: Between The Lines • Season 1
5 Episodes
When We Two Parted By Lord Byron
E1
When We Two Parted By Lord ByronHip-Hop star Akala discusses with poet, Mark Grist, the ideas and emotions in Byron's poem, 'When We Two Parted'
Ozymandias By Percy Bysshe Shelley
E2
Ozymandias By Percy Bysshe ShelleyHip-Hop star Akala meets the poet, Hannah Lowe, to explore Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias' and how it illustrates the transitory nature of power.
Bright Star By John Keats
E3
Bright Star By John KeatsHip-Hop star Akala explores John Keats' poem 'Bright Star' with the poet Daljit Nagra. They discuss how the poem focuses on the transient nature of life and eternal nature of love.
London By William Blake
E4
London By William BlakeHip-Hop star Akala explores William Blake's poem 'London' and discusses how power and authority are abused to oppress the weakest in society.
Stealing The Boat By William Wordsworth
E5
Stealing The Boat By William WordsworthHip-Hop star Akala visits the landscapes of the Lake District and discusses with poet, Helen Mort how they inspired Wordsworth's poem 'The Prelude'.
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