Rain’ by Don Paterson | My Life in Verse

Contemporary Scottish poet Don Paterson reads his poem 'Rain'.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 1'17''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • English Literature | Poetry | Don Paterson | Rain
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: My Life in Verse
  • Episode: 2
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