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19 Sep 2025

BBC Radio 4 Start the Week

Tom Sutcliffe

Explore the history of Bradford and Britain through its poetry

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Date 19 Sep 2025
Times 11am-12pm
Location St George's Hall

Tom Sutcliffe and guests explore the history of Bradford and Britain through its poetry.

From battlefield and royal courts, coalmines to curry houses Start the Week looks at the language and rhythms that have captured the nation.
Pre-recorded for broadcast on Monday morning. Audience in seats at 10.45am.

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Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone. Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone.

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