What happens when you stare at a lake for waaaay too long
This is a poem I wrote years ago while sitting mesmerised by Lake Windermere. (Look, I'd had a hard night). I was staring at it for hours and hours; it's formidable and beautiful and the most truly awesome view I've ever seen. The result was this poem. The chaps at…
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What did the creation of Lake Windermere sound like?
This is an audio version of a poem I wrote years ago when I was staying in the Lake District. I wrote it in a bothy overlooking Lake Windermere on a cloudy, stormy, rainy day. If you've ever been to the Lakes on a day like that you'll…
[Read more] A poem for Valentine’s Day
I've recorded this timeless John Donne love poem for Valentine's Day. Do give it a listen. I love recording poetry. As a voiceover, it's a great way to hone my skills, to work on all the elements of vocal expression that bring colour to my work. It's also great…
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I’m reading poetry, just to cope.
If like me you're struggling to cope with the clawing sense of horror at the world's events, use the power of poetry to stay calm. I've always loved poetry. That's how I started my career really, as a reader of poetry. Here's a (growing) selection of poems I've recorded. I'll…
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A poem for our times
I first started out at 16 reading poetry for BBC Radio 4. It was really how I started out as a vocal performer. The producer I worked with was Alfred Bradley, a legendary producer who taught me so, so much. I've always loved reading poetry. You can hear more* here...and…
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