Poetry was well represented by Roger McGough, who has published more than 100 poetry books for adults and children.. The programme also included a local authors showcase attended by 20 published ...

While these are only two of his many beloved roles, the actor once said the 1973 comedy-drama Scarecrow was his favorite ... renowned critic Roger Ebert gave the production three stars out of ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Poet and performer Roger McGough is to return to the stage for a new show. The 87-year-old, who has written more than 100 poetry books for ...

Roger McGough, one of Britain’s most widely read poets, talks about his latest anthology, joinedupwriting, in which he explores themes of childhood, ageing and politics. He reflects on the ...

Aged 87, he is a force of nature - and poetry. Is poetry the new rock'n'roll? ...It always was! 'The patron saint of poetry' (Carol Ann Duffy). 'McGough has done for poetry what champagne does for ...

“You were a little lad in short kilts then,” McGough suggests to me. I was minus two, Roger, I tell him, which makes him laugh again. “I was in Liverpool and I was a teacher,” he ...

INTERVIEW The poet tells Fiona Sturges about the 60s Liverpool poetry scene, getting advice from Philip Larkin – and appearing on ‘Top of the Pops’ Roger McGough is still introducing the ...

It’s a long time since I’ve seen anyone wearing a snake belt, but when the poet Roger McGough takes to the Liverpool Playhouse stage wearing just such an accessory, it turns out to be merely the first ...

Roger McGough will be touring the world this summer with his Alive and Gigging tour. The 87-year-old poet, performer and broadcaster has published more than 100 poetry books for adults and ...

Roger McGough came to fame in the 1960s as one third of the comedy group The Scaffold. In conversation with Sue MacGregor, he reminisces about growing up in Liverpool and describes the ...

Rogerr McGough, one of Britain's best-loved poets and presenter of BBC Radio's Poetry Please, will be reading some of his work at Pact's Advent Carol Service in London next. week. Roger has been a ...