The importance of poetry | My Life in Verse

Jackie Kay and Malorie Blackman talk about why poetry is so important.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 1'49''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • English Literature | Poetry | Jackie Kay | Overview
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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: 4
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