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• Listen Closer

  In the series debut George invites his listeners to step into the speakers and join him on a meandering ride aboard his own train of thought. The Poet muses on the interplay between crime and music in his community, painting an...

  31 aug 2019 1680 sec.

• Popcorn

  George explores the roles of family and formal education in the lives of marginalised young people. With more elaborate scene-setting, his lyrical stream of consciousness flows over a soundscape that is increasingly cinematic and...

  1 sep 2019 1229 sec.

• A Grenfell Story

  A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to...

  2 sep 2019 1596 sec.

• Grenfell II

  George continues his Grenfell story. Written by George the Poet Original score by Benbrick Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet

  3 sep 2019 2975 sec.

• Press Play

  Have you ever wished you could teleport? Or mind-read? Or time travel? All of these are easier than you think. Every time you press play you step into another world and open yourself up to someone else's experience. This might not sound...

  5 sep 2019 1162 sec.

• The Journey Pt 1

  A stroll down memory lane takes George to the beginning of his journey with poetry, before a call from a friend reminds him how far he still has to go. Asking about an idea George had previously shared, (“Sanyu”), the friend complains...

  5 sep 2019 1690 sec.

• The Journey Pt II

  On a mission to find the best use of his platform, George casts his gaze 2000 miles across the Mediterranean Sea to explore the modern Libyan slave trade. Ugly truths about corruption, accountability and the rule of law force him to...

  5 sep 2019 1608 sec.

• Sanyu's World

  The season finale sees a return to the inside of George's Mind. Episode 6 introduced Sanyu, a young idea on a mission to break out of the Poet's overcrowded headspace and reach his audience with her most meaningful contribution. After...

  6 sep 2019 2326 sec.

• Special: Welcome to the World of George the Poet

  Award-winning podcaster and spoken word artist George the Poet comes to the BBC’s own Radio Theatre for a one-off live show exploring what rap can teach us about education. For George, rap was always a vehicle for knowledge. But it...

  2 nov 2019 3993 sec.

• Trailer - Season 2

  A quick introduction to the podcast from George the Poet.

  4 nov 2019 120 sec.

• Sabrina’s Boy

  George reflects on the role of trauma in black art. A slice of American history provides insight into the ghettoisation of African voices, leading to a strangely familiar story. Written by George The Poet. Produced by Benbrick &...

  4 nov 2019 1620 sec.

• A Bedtime Story

  An intimate portrait of George’s love life highlights his struggles to keep a work/life balance. He constructs an elaborate analogy that spirals out of control, leaving him lost. Written by George The Poet. Produced by Benbrick &...

  11 nov 2019 1436 sec.