The mower stalled, twice...
 
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 Larkin’s late poem The Mower.
Music: Just a Mood (A Blue Mood) by the Teddy Wilson Quartet
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: &#39;The Horns Of The Morning&#39; by The Mechanicals
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Joe Riley Presents: The Trees

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.