1. Warp and Weft

Have you ever heard of the Lancashire Cotton Famine? Presenter Ruth-Anne and Professor Simon Rennie from the University of Exter introduce this often-neglected period of the UK’s history and the incredible working-class poetry produced by those impacted by the crisis. 

Written and presented by Ruth-Anne Walbank

Produced by Daniel Woodburn

Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi