Free

20 Sep 2025

BBC Radio 4 The Verb

Ian McMillan’s cabaret of the word welcomes guests Imtiaz Dharker, Keiron Higgins and Nabeela Ahmed.

Event Details
Date 20 Sep 2025
Times 2.30-4pm
Location St George's Hall
Access
  • BSL interpreted

Ian McMillan presents Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, poets and new writing – from the Contains Strong Language Festival.

Ian’s guests in this show include Imtiaz Dharker, Keiron Higgins, Nabeela Ahmed and Katrina Porteus.

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BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.

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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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