Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast: Craig Raine

Frank been to a party that Cath hated and Pierre had some challenges to overcome with his proposal. There's also correspondence from the Outside World about The Wheel and Jodrell Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast Frank had a compliment from a fellow dweller of Spiritland and the team discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's animals. Also Pierre has big news! Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast Frank talks about raving, the circus and why he once made up a younger sister. The team also discuss the latest Rees-Mogg reality TV show. All of this plus at a reader's request Frank retells a story involving David Baddiel and 'The Hat Game'. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast there is a generational encounter over the phone torch and Pierre shares some BPA problems. Frank is reunited with Takis and the team have an afterlife interlude. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank is very moved by what the poet, Mona Van Duyn, can do with an eraser. The poem referenced is ‘The Creation’ by Mona Van Duyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank reveals his plans on Rhino adoption and the team discuss where you can 'Jet off' too. Frank also recounts testing out a VR experience involving Aliens and they trio share their thoughts on motion sickness. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank shares his problems on being the keeper of seats. They team also discuss their thoughts on driving etiquette and learn a new, controversial statistic. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank and the poet, Craig Raine, explore a disused botanical garden. The poems referenced are ‘A Martian Sends a Postcard Home’, ‘Listen With Mother’ and ‘The Old Botanical Gardens’ by Craig Raine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast Frank has had an unusual text from Cath and he expresses concern over excessive badges. The trio discuss James Bond's brother and Jodrell Bank. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast Frank learns about Hair Botox and the French Tuck. He reveals a request from Children in Need and shares his problem with the modern comedian's facial hair. There is also an update from the Isle of Wight Doll museum. Email the podcast [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices