Emma Harding
@emmaharding.bsky.social
Writer | audio maker | poetry pusher. Editor Drama, Arts & Classical Music, BBC Audio Wales & West of England. Debut novel: The Berliners/Friedrichstrasse 19 https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/emma-harding/the-berliners/9781529376203/
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from @martindoyle.bsky.social 2019
Michael Longley choose Graves:
She tells her love while half asleep,
In the dark hours,
With half-words whispered low:
As Earth stirs in her winter sleep
And puts out grass and flowers
Despite the snow,
Despite the falling snow.
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Michael Longley choose Graves:
She tells her love while half asleep,
In the dark hours,
With half-words whispered low:
As Earth stirs in her winter sleep
And puts out grass and flowers
Despite the snow,
Despite the falling snow.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Valentine’s Day: Impress them with these love poems
Michael Longley, Elaine Feeney and eight other Irish poets choose their favourite romantic verse
www.irishtimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
from @martindoyle.bsky.social 2019
Michael Longley choose Graves:
She tells her love while half asleep,
In the dark hours,
With half-words whispered low:
As Earth stirs in her winter sleep
And puts out grass and flowers
Despite the snow,
Despite the falling snow.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Michael Longley choose Graves:
She tells her love while half asleep,
In the dark hours,
With half-words whispered low:
As Earth stirs in her winter sleep
And puts out grass and flowers
Despite the snow,
Despite the falling snow.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
‘Death took off his hat,
as should be. The sense has remained.
Only in his poems could he dwell.
Just a little while and you will see the cherry blossoms of Yoshino.’
Thank you, Cees Nooteboom. Today’s a day for reading one of his astonishing books.
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
as should be. The sense has remained.
Only in his poems could he dwell.
Just a little while and you will see the cherry blossoms of Yoshino.’
Thank you, Cees Nooteboom. Today’s a day for reading one of his astonishing books.
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
Cees Nooteboom, Dutch novelist and travel writer, dies aged 92
Writer made international breakthrough with 1980 novel Rituals and won acclaim for his travel writing
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:13 AM
‘Death took off his hat,
as should be. The sense has remained.
Only in his poems could he dwell.
Just a little while and you will see the cherry blossoms of Yoshino.’
Thank you, Cees Nooteboom. Today’s a day for reading one of his astonishing books.
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
as should be. The sense has remained.
Only in his poems could he dwell.
Just a little while and you will see the cherry blossoms of Yoshino.’
Thank you, Cees Nooteboom. Today’s a day for reading one of his astonishing books.
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
Rays of Darkness - the lives & imaginations of two writers interweave in this lyrical, autobiographical drama by Gwyneth Lewis, former National Poet of Wales. Stars Eiry Thomas, Sharon Morgan & Clare Corbett as Margiad Evans 2.15pm Weds 11 Feb @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Rays of Darkness
The lives and imaginations of two writers interweave in this lyric drama by Gwyneth Lewis.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Rays of Darkness - the lives & imaginations of two writers interweave in this lyrical, autobiographical drama by Gwyneth Lewis, former National Poet of Wales. Stars Eiry Thomas, Sharon Morgan & Clare Corbett as Margiad Evans 2.15pm Weds 11 Feb @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Drama in Schools: an unfolding tragedy? Actor Christopher Eccleston investigates the decline in #drama education in schools in England. 4pm Tues 10 Feb @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds Producer @robinmarkwell.bsky.social #education #schools www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Artworks, Drama in Schools: An Unfolding Tragedy?
The actor Christopher Eccleston investigates the decline in drama education in schools.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Drama in Schools: an unfolding tragedy? Actor Christopher Eccleston investigates the decline in #drama education in schools in England. 4pm Tues 10 Feb @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds Producer @robinmarkwell.bsky.social #education #schools www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Need some uplift? Head to @BBCRadio3 at 4pm for Composer of the Week when Donald Macleod explores the life & music of the great German #Baroque composer Heinrich Schütz #Dresden #classicalmusic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Need some uplift? Head to @BBCRadio3 at 4pm for Composer of the Week when Donald Macleod explores the life & music of the great German #Baroque composer Heinrich Schütz #Dresden #classicalmusic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Looking for reading inspiration in this #NationalYearOfReading2026 ? A Good Read is back 3pm @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds with eclectic suggestions. Today, writer @philiphensher.bsky.social & comedian @robinince.bsky.social join @harriettsg.bsky.social with favourite #books www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - A Good Read, Robin Ince and Philip Hensher
The comedian and the writer share good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Looking for reading inspiration in this #NationalYearOfReading2026 ? A Good Read is back 3pm @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds with eclectic suggestions. Today, writer @philiphensher.bsky.social & comedian @robinince.bsky.social join @harriettsg.bsky.social with favourite #books www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Now it's #StBrigidsDay and the first snowdrop
In County Wicklow, and this a Brigid's Girdle
I'm plaiting for you, an airy fairy hoop
(Like one of those old crinolines they'd trindle),
Twisted straw that's lifted in a circle
To handsel and to heal, a rite of spring…
#SeamusHeaney #otd #poetry
In County Wicklow, and this a Brigid's Girdle
I'm plaiting for you, an airy fairy hoop
(Like one of those old crinolines they'd trindle),
Twisted straw that's lifted in a circle
To handsel and to heal, a rite of spring…
#SeamusHeaney #otd #poetry
February 1, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Now it's #StBrigidsDay and the first snowdrop
In County Wicklow, and this a Brigid's Girdle
I'm plaiting for you, an airy fairy hoop
(Like one of those old crinolines they'd trindle),
Twisted straw that's lifted in a circle
To handsel and to heal, a rite of spring…
#SeamusHeaney #otd #poetry
In County Wicklow, and this a Brigid's Girdle
I'm plaiting for you, an airy fairy hoop
(Like one of those old crinolines they'd trindle),
Twisted straw that's lifted in a circle
To handsel and to heal, a rite of spring…
#SeamusHeaney #otd #poetry
Other Americas are available… #Walden: Paul Farley’s evocative dramatisation of #Thoreau’s classic memoir of paying attention & attempting to live lightly on the Earth. Stars the wonderful Matthew Needham. A huge pleasure to make this one. 3pm Sun 1 Feb @bbcradio4 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Walden
Henry David Thoreau's account of a year living in a cabin in the woods next to Walden Pond
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January 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Other Americas are available… #Walden: Paul Farley’s evocative dramatisation of #Thoreau’s classic memoir of paying attention & attempting to live lightly on the Earth. Stars the wonderful Matthew Needham. A huge pleasure to make this one. 3pm Sun 1 Feb @bbcradio4 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Reposted by Emma Harding
Did a book completely transform your life?
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
January 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Did a book completely transform your life?
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
A new BBC documentary is looking for stories about the life-changing power of books.
If so, upload a video of you telling your story to the link below or email [email protected] explaining how the book impacted on you.
we.tl/r-6yeldPIg2n
“My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here…”
Happy #BurnsNight 🏴 A favourite Burns poem - and Arvo Pärt’s haunting setting of it youtu.be/6UadEvSJMrQ?...
Happy #BurnsNight 🏴 A favourite Burns poem - and Arvo Pärt’s haunting setting of it youtu.be/6UadEvSJMrQ?...
January 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM
“My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here…”
Happy #BurnsNight 🏴 A favourite Burns poem - and Arvo Pärt’s haunting setting of it youtu.be/6UadEvSJMrQ?...
Happy #BurnsNight 🏴 A favourite Burns poem - and Arvo Pärt’s haunting setting of it youtu.be/6UadEvSJMrQ?...
Reposted by Emma Harding
How one song takes on so many different meanings… today's Soul Music 10.30am @BBCRadio4 is Make You Feel My Love- #BobDylan's song, memorably covered by #Adele & many more. Producer Mair Bosworth.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Soul Music, Make You Feel My Love
A huge hit for Adele, the song was written by Bob Dylan and has rapidly become a standard.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
How one song takes on so many different meanings… today's Soul Music 10.30am @BBCRadio4 is Make You Feel My Love- #BobDylan's song, memorably covered by #Adele & many more. Producer Mair Bosworth.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Congratulations to Karen Solie on winning the TS Eliot Prize for her most recent collection Wellwater, published by @picadorbooks.bsky.social
Karen Solie teaches for half the year at St Andrews University and lives the rest of her time in Canada. Karen is part of @northseapoets.bsky.social group.
Karen Solie teaches for half the year at St Andrews University and lives the rest of her time in Canada. Karen is part of @northseapoets.bsky.social group.
January 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Congratulations to Karen Solie on winning the TS Eliot Prize for her most recent collection Wellwater, published by @picadorbooks.bsky.social
Karen Solie teaches for half the year at St Andrews University and lives the rest of her time in Canada. Karen is part of @northseapoets.bsky.social group.
Karen Solie teaches for half the year at St Andrews University and lives the rest of her time in Canada. Karen is part of @northseapoets.bsky.social group.
Great to see a packed house for #poetry at last night’s @tseliotprize.bsky.social readings in London & to hear the effulgent & eclectic shortlist. Brilliantly compered as ever by @imcmillan.bsky.social & thoughtfully produced by Mike Sims. The winner is announced this evening. tseliot.com/prize/
January 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Great to see a packed house for #poetry at last night’s @tseliotprize.bsky.social readings in London & to hear the effulgent & eclectic shortlist. Brilliantly compered as ever by @imcmillan.bsky.social & thoughtfully produced by Mike Sims. The winner is announced this evening. tseliot.com/prize/
Just 8 days left to listen to T S Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral @bbcsounds.bsky.social starring Danny Sapani as Thomas Becket, with music by Joseph Howard performed by the BBC Singers #drama #poetry #audiodrama www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Spotlight, Murder in the Cathedral
Danny Sapani stars in TS Eliot's drama about the murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Just 8 days left to listen to T S Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral @bbcsounds.bsky.social starring Danny Sapani as Thomas Becket, with music by Joseph Howard performed by the BBC Singers #drama #poetry #audiodrama www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
The President & the Polka - Justin Webb 1pm @BBCRadio3 on the relationship between American political & musical #history. Today, Lincoln’s harmonica, #ManifestDestiny & the lure of the frontier. Music by #Copland, Stephen Foster & Marion Dix Sullivan www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
The President & the Polka - Justin Webb 1pm @BBCRadio3 on the relationship between American political & musical #history. Today, Lincoln’s harmonica, #ManifestDestiny & the lure of the frontier. Music by #Copland, Stephen Foster & Marion Dix Sullivan www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
2016 is trending. Which is a happy coincidence for Soul Music, Sat 1030am @BBCRadio4 which looks at #Solange’s #2016 hit Cranes in the Sky & the stories of people it has touched. Producer Eliza Lomas #2016throwback #2016Vibes www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Soul Music, Cranes in the Sky by Solange
Solange's hit song from 2016 muses on themes of isolation and depression.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 8:32 AM
2016 is trending. Which is a happy coincidence for Soul Music, Sat 1030am @BBCRadio4 which looks at #Solange’s #2016 hit Cranes in the Sky & the stories of people it has touched. Producer Eliza Lomas #2016throwback #2016Vibes www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Happy 88th Birthday to the irrepressible Roger Mcgough! #poetryplease @bbcradio4
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Roger McGough: ‘How often do I have sex? Hang on, I’ll find out … Alexa, how often do I have …’
The poet on running across a minefield, being bewitched at a bus stop, and his 88th birthday celebrations
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Happy 88th Birthday to the irrepressible Roger Mcgough! #poetryplease @bbcradio4
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
New Music New York - 19.15 Sun 11 Jan @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds Against a backdrop of financial crisis and disinvestment, New Music was born. Writer Richard King explores the conditions for creativity in #NewYork in the 1970s. Producer Martin Williams. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
New Music New York - 19.15 Sun 11 Jan @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds Against a backdrop of financial crisis and disinvestment, New Music was born. Writer Richard King explores the conditions for creativity in #NewYork in the 1970s. Producer Martin Williams. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Did you know that the first English language book to be printed in North America was a book of songs? Or that George Washington could cut a rug on the dance floor? These & other stories in The President and the Polka with Justin Webb @BBCRadio3 1pm #America250 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - Music Matters, The President and the Polka, 1. An American Music
Justin Webb traces the relationship between American classical music and political history
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Did you know that the first English language book to be printed in North America was a book of songs? Or that George Washington could cut a rug on the dance floor? These & other stories in The President and the Polka with Justin Webb @BBCRadio3 1pm #America250 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Poems on the Underground - 4pm @BBCRadio4 The inside story of one of the world's most successful and enduring public art interventions, as it marks its 40th birthday. With @imtiazdharker.bsky.social & @georgeszirtes.bsky.social Producer Mair Bosworth www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Artworks, Poems on the Underground
A programme to mark the 40th anniversary of London's Poems on the Underground scheme.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Poems on the Underground - 4pm @BBCRadio4 The inside story of one of the world's most successful and enduring public art interventions, as it marks its 40th birthday. With @imtiazdharker.bsky.social & @georgeszirtes.bsky.social Producer Mair Bosworth www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
“Snow was general all over Ireland...” It’s the perfect day to curl up with some Smyrna figs & one of the great short stories - #JamesJoyce’s The Dead from #Dubliners - set at a party for the Feast of #Epiphany
Read by Jonathan Forbes for @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Read by Jonathan Forbes for @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - Drama on 3, The Dead
Epiphanies at a Twelfth Night party in Dublin. By James Joyce. Read by Jonathan Forbes.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 8:19 AM
“Snow was general all over Ireland...” It’s the perfect day to curl up with some Smyrna figs & one of the great short stories - #JamesJoyce’s The Dead from #Dubliners - set at a party for the Feast of #Epiphany
Read by Jonathan Forbes for @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Read by Jonathan Forbes for @BBCRadio3 @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Fanfare for an uncommon man: Aaron Copland is our Composer of the Week @BBCRadio3 🎶Today, Donald Macleod traces #Copland’s roots and his first steps in music. Each weekday 4pm @BBCSounds Producer Ellie Ajao #AmericanMusic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 5, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Fanfare for an uncommon man: Aaron Copland is our Composer of the Week @BBCRadio3 🎶Today, Donald Macleod traces #Copland’s roots and his first steps in music. Each weekday 4pm @BBCSounds Producer Ellie Ajao #AmericanMusic www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Soul Music is marking 25 years @BBCRadio4 so for this latest series, we’ve set ourselves the challenge of focusing on tracks from the last 25 years. Today - Porcelain by #Moby & its place in people’s hearts. Producer Maggie Ayre 10.30am or @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Soul Music, Porcelain by Moby
The ethereal sound of Moby's massive hit from 2000.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Soul Music is marking 25 years @BBCRadio4 so for this latest series, we’ve set ourselves the challenge of focusing on tracks from the last 25 years. Today - Porcelain by #Moby & its place in people’s hearts. Producer Maggie Ayre 10.30am or @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Niche research question... but I'm hoping that a medievalist/ fairytale specialist might be able to help. I read a reference to a French (?) tale in which Noah sends out a dove from the Ark, but it returns a kingfisher. But I can't find any sources. Any leads gratefully received!
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Niche research question... but I'm hoping that a medievalist/ fairytale specialist might be able to help. I read a reference to a French (?) tale in which Noah sends out a dove from the Ark, but it returns a kingfisher. But I can't find any sources. Any leads gratefully received!