Radio 4 |
Series One 1996 (seven programmes?) |
Series Two 1998 (eight programmes) |
Series Three 2000 (eight programmes) |
The first two series of this show consisted of no-nonsense, quarter-hour showcases for the poetical talents of Luton's finest son, John Hegley. The avenging angel of the bespectacled classes delivered his verse - usually comic, sometimes poignant - from a number of live venues; some of the poems were set to music provided by his band, the Popticians. Series Three was different and featured Hegley out and about at various events including a school visit, a bookshop opening and a radio appearance: it was sometimes interesting, and featured guest appearances from Simon Munnery and Christopher Logue; sadly, though, the overall impression was of programming on the cheap.