The Journey Begins with HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and Dame Joanna Lumley

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  • Hollie
    June 30, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    Duchess of Cornwall, Dame Joanna Lumley, Aphra Brandreth and Gyles Brandreth recording the podcast episode while sat around a table

    Do you have any comments you would like to share on the first episode?

    Were any of the featured poems a particular favourite, perhaps they hold personal significance?

    • A poem by David Walser
    • A Smuggler’s Song by Rudyard Kipling
    • A Subaltern’s Love Song by John Betjeman
    • Crossing the Bar by Lord Alfred Tennyson
    • Echo by Christina Rossetti
    • Matilda by Hilaire Belloc
    • My Heart’s In The Highlands by Robert Burns
    • Night Mail by W H Auden

    Returning to Gyles final question, what does poetry mean to you?

    We look forward to reading your thoughts and feelings!

    BenMichaels
    July 6, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    I’m really enjoying listening to this podcast. Brilliant premise – wide ranging, mind broadening poetry which connects us with other experiences, but also reminds us what we have in common. Gyles asks what does poetry mean to you? I’ve tried answering in a recent blog… https://wearerestless.org/2022/06/08/poetry-in-practice/

    Hollie
    July 8, 2022 at 8:40 am

    Hello Ben, we are thrilled that you are enjoying the podcast! We agree, poetry is such a brilliant way to connect with others around the globe! Thank you so much for sharing your blog post with us, would you consider sharing one of your own poems?

    Gyles Brandreth
    July 17, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    I’ve just been reading the blog from BenMichaels – and finding it fascinating.

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    BenMichaels
    July 28, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    Thank you Gyles and Hollie – and yes I’ll share a poem

    BenMichaels
    August 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    Just shared a poem I’ve written for the Commonwealth poetry podcast (its on another thread if you are interested )

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