Indian-origin Daljit Nagra named BBC's first Poet in Residence

October 09, 2015 21:17

Daljit Nagra has been appointed the first Poet in Residence by the BBC, a role through which the Indian-origin poet will curate a weekly programme for the corporation to tell a new story about the 20th century poetry.

Nagra, the son of Sikh immigrants from India who came to Britain in the late 1950s, curate the weekly programme on BBC Radio 4 Extra. His role will last for two years.

The 49-year-old will also be appearing on various Radio 4 broadcast and social media platforms over the year while writing original work to commission.

"It's an honour and a privilege to be given such a valuable platform as Poet in Residence at Radio 4. This position will, I am sure, inspire me to write new poetry that speaks of our complicated age," Nagra said.

"What excites me most is the chance to give exposure to my beloved art form of poetry; I will take part in discussions about the latest issues concerning poetry but most of all I am thrilled to be given the role of curator for the 90-year-old poetry archive at the BBC."

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