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Francis Bickmore, Toby Mottershead and Black Diamond Express

"Like when you get a smell of something that your gran used to make, reading the poem took me back to being a kid again..."

Ryan chats with Francis Bickmore, senior editor at Canongate Books, and Toby Mottershead of Black Diamond Express about their favourite poem, Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. Their discussion covers Nick Cave, Iron Maiden, what we expect from literature and how poetry can fit neatly into a busy schedule, among other things. Also features the track 'Jack' by Black Diamond Express.

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First published 4 December, 2009

Francis Bickmore

Francis Bickmore Senior Editor at Canongate Books, Francis Bickmore has also run the Edinburgh acoustic cabaret Kin since 2001.


About Toby Mottershead

Toby MottersheadToby Mottershead is part of the Black Diamond Express, an Edinburgh based band who play roots, rockabilly and alternative music.
Wedding photograph by Flickr user Ottoman56. Published under Creative Commons

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Image: Wedding photograph by Flickr user Ottoman56. Published under Creative Commons.