Synopsis
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Blake's illustrated collection of poems, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul.
Other Archive resources

English File | Poetry Backpack: The poetry of William Blake
A profile of the life and work of poet William Blake, presented by Nigel Planer. Aimed at GCSE level students.

Omnibus | William Blake: Singing for England
An Omnibus documentary about visionary British artist and poet William Blake, who wrote Jerusalem and The Tyger, originally broadcast in 2000 to coincide with a major exhibition of his work at Tate Britain.