Tiny In All That Air

Jan 23 2025 64 ep. 54 mins 52
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This is the podcast for anyone who is interested in Philip Larkin. We will bring you new insights into Larkin's life and writing by talking to people with fascinating stories to tell and unusual connections to the great poet himself.

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Rishi Dastidar

Jan 23 2025 58 mins  
My guest today is Rishi Dastidar who is a poet and editor based in London. Rishi discusses his own particular view of Larkin’s portrayal of Englishness in both his letters and his poetry, Larkin’s contemporaries such as TS Eliot and Alan Bennett, and the vibrant role poetry plays in the UK’s cultural landscape. Rishi Dastidar’s poetry has been published by the Financial T

Five Year Anniversary Celebration

Dec 10 2024 78 mins  
Reading Larkin’s poetry Eddie Dawes - The Trees (Aug 2022) Graham Chesters- The First Thing (Aug 2021) David Quantick - Days (Aug 22) Imtiaz Dharker - Broadcast (Aug 22) Martin Jennings - High Windows (Aug 24) Nominated by Graham Chesters Hans Rutten introducing and reading An April Sunday Brings the Snow in English and Dutch (Aug 21) Richard Johnson- Sad Steps (Aug 21) Sally

Kate Romano, CEO Stapleford Granary

Oct 24 2024 47 mins  
Our guest today is Kate Romano. Kate is the CEO of arts centre Stapleford Granary which recently dedicated a whole weekend to celebrating many different aspects of Philip Larkin’s life, photography, jazz and poetry. Gavin and I were lucky enough to be able to head down there and enjoy the events as well as running a PLS stall in the middle of it all, talking about all things Lark

Joe Riley Presents: This Be The Verse

Aug 22 2024 31 mins  
They might not meant to, but they do... Joe Riley, teacher and poet of no great renown, is a lifelong lover of Larkin. In this series he attempts to read some of Larkin's poems in suitable places with his trusty tape recorder. In this final episode of the summer, Joe heads out with his daughter and reads This Be The Verse. Please note this episode contains strong language. M

High Windows- A full reading to celebrate Larkin's birthday on 9th August

Aug 08 2024 66 mins  
Today on the 9th August we celebrate Philip Larkin’s birthday and we read High Windows from start to end, in order to mark the 50th anniversary of Larkin’s final collection. Philip Pullen and Graham Chesters chat to Lyn about High Windows. Please note there is some strong language and challenging themes in the collection. Poems and readers: To the Sea- Lyn Lockwood Deputy

Joe Riley Presents: The Whitsun Weddings

Aug 01 2024 21 mins  
That Whitsun, I was late getting away: Joe Riley, teacher and poet of no great renown, is a lifelong lover of Larkin. In this series he attempts to read some of Larkin's poems in suitable places with his trusty tape recorder. In this episode, Joe takes his seat on the 11.31 to London Waterloo and reads The Whitsun Weddings. Music: Body and Soul by Coleman Hawkins and his Orche

Joe Riley Presents: Cut Grass

Jul 25 2024 17 mins  
Cut grass lies frail... Joe Riley, teacher and poet of no great renown, is a lifelong lover of Larkin. In this series he attempts to read some of Larkin's poems in suitable places with his trusty tape recorder. In this episode, Joe ventures out on his school field to read and discuss Cut Grass from High Windows. Music: Sidney Bechet - Si tu vous ma mere (Lonesome) Produced b

Philip Larkin in China

Jul 18 2024 51 mins  
Our guest today is Douglas Bell, Professor of English Language Education at the School of Education, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China. Professor Douglas Bell first joined us in April to talk about the 2024 Conference in Hull and kindly stayed on the line to talk to me more widely about Philip Larkin in China. We talk about the reading and translation of Larkin in China, as w

Joe Riley Presents: Church Going

Jul 11 2024 26 mins  
'Once I am sure there's nothing going on I step inside, letting the door thud shut...' Joe Riley, teacher and poet of no great renown, is a lifelong lover of Larkin. In this series he attempts to read some of Larkin’s poems in suitable places with his trusty tape recorder. In this episode he explores Church Going from High Windows. Music: Feeling Drowsy by Henry All

In Celebration of Betty Mackereth

Jun 26 2024 88 mins  
Betty Mackereth was Philip Larkin’s secretary at the library at the University of Hull. They were work colleagues and good friends, growing closer and more intimate, as the years went on. Betty turns 100 on 27th June 2024. We begin with Betty herself in conversation with James Booth when James was beginning his research into his biography of Philip Larkin . James calls her, La