Len Pennie

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This week, we’re all about the power of poetry – from the Hay Festival in Wales to across the Irish Sea at the Belfast Book Festival. We hear how regional dialects have come about on Word of Mouth, and a captivating interview from Woman’s Hour with Gisèle Pelicot. Plus, between São Paulo and Saddleworth, there are marching bands raising the roof galore. Presenter: Len Pennie Producer: Anthony McKee Editor: Steven Hobson Production Coordinator: Findlay Adams and Sylvie Conway A BBC Audio Northern Ireland production for BBC Radio 4. Programmes featured in this episode include: The Verb, 31/05 Word of Mouth: How did people speak throughout history? Front Row, 03/06: Live from the Belfast Book Festival John for John by Douglas Stewart - Episode 5 - a còig Prayer for the Day, 03/06: Meeting God in Yiddish Thinking Allowed: Suicide, Society and Liveability You & Yours, 02/06: Call You and Yours - Have you ever spent money you know you don't have, on stuff you don't really need? Loud and Proud All-Dayer, 01/06: Loud and Proud mix - Jinkx Monsoon Take Four Books: Imani Thompson Woman’s Hour, 01/06 Sunday Worship, 31/05: Hail Smiling Morn - Whit Friday in Saddleworth In the Studio: São Paulo's carnival competition If you’re suffering distress or despair and need support, including urgent support, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline