Joe Riley Presents: The Trees

The trees are coming into leaf Like something almost being said Joe Riley, teacher and poet of no great renown, is a lifelong lover of Larkin. In this series he attempts to read some of Larkin’s poems in suitable places with his trusty tape recorder. In this episode he explores The Trees from High Windows Music: In A Mellow Tone by Count Basie Produced by Lyn Lockwood, Gavin Hogg and Joe Riley Please email Lyn at ⁠lynlockwood70@yahoo.co.uk⁠ with any questions, comments or suggestions for more readings for the podcast. PLS Membership and information: philiplarkin.com    Theme music: 'The Horns Of The Morning' by The Mechanicals Band. Buy 'The Righteous Jazz' at their Bandcamp page:⁠ ⁠https://themechanicalsband.bandcamp.com/album/the-righteous-jazz

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This is the podcast for anyone who is interested in Philip Larkin. We will bring you new insights into Larkin's life and writing by talking to people with fascinating stories to tell and unusual connections to the great poet himself.