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Philip Larkin and the Third Woman

Former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion discovers an unseen and unpublished poem by Philip Larkin when he returns to Hull to meet one of the poet's former lovers. Speaking for the first time about her relationship with Larkin, Betty Mackereth reveals the man behind the famous poems.

English
  • Originally Aired December 5, 2010
  • Runtime 29 minutes
  • Production Code b00wcqvb
  • Network Great Britain BBC One
  • Created August 14, 2022 by
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  • Modified September 5, 2024 by
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