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John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Simon Armitage
John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original "people's poet".
His unique poetry and delivery style was recorded and put to music by legendary producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunian stars, including Buzzcocks Pete Shelley.
Last year he famously became the first poet to headline a UK arena, and tickets for his legendary performances are highly sought-after. He joins us for a fireside chat with the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage about his new poetry collection Have It, life, poetry and making meaning.
Potential for strong language or serious themes discussed.
Presented by the BBC and the National Poetry Centre
Start time: 8pm
Run time: 1 hour
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