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Poet and playwright Tony Harrison talks about his passionate commitment to the classics, poetic language and political writing.

50 years on from the publication of Tony Harrison's first collection of poetry, Earthworks, the poet and playwright discusses his adaptations of classical Greek drama with Matthew Sweet. He talks about his passionate commitment to the classics, his exploration of issues of class, race and power and whether poetry can ever change the world.

Warning: Some of the poetry being performed by Tony Harrison includes strong language. This event may not be suitable for young children.