Michael Longley

johncorrigan · 12-02-25, 09:37

This week's 'The Essay' on R3 is a repeat of last year's series of conversations between Michael and Olivia O'Leary.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0...n=share-mobile

johncorrigan · 11-02-25, 13:51

I followed a link in the Guardian obituary and found a BBC programme, 'Where Poems Come From' about Michael - I watched it this morning and very glad I did...but sadly today is its last day of availability on the i-player. Worth the time if you can manage it before 10pm this evening.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...oems-come-from

johncorrigan · 11-02-25, 10:07

Originally posted by Padraig View Post

Michael Longley 1939 - 2025

I intended to mention only the short poem Kindertotenlieder as an example of his poetry, but the full article may appeal in its own right and therefore I have included it.

Songs for dead children: the poetry of Northern Irelandâ?Ts Troubles

Thanks you, Padraig. I found this piece very stimulating, informative and moving. A sad loss. RIP Michael.

kernelbogey · 09-02-25, 08:05

Could a host please add his dates (1939-2025) to the thread title?

Bella Kemp · 09-02-25, 00:03

Originally posted by Forget It (U2079353) View Post

Today's The Verb is dedicated to Michael Longley
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027tdk

One of Radio 3's most treasured programmes. In another part of the wood, I listened last week, via BBC Sounds, to Anthony and Cleopatra on Drama on 3 - so very good. If, dear reader, you haven't yet signed that petition on Drama on 3 to be found elsewhere on this forum, please do so! Without exaggeration such things as Drama on 3 sustain our lives and help us get through.