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Michele Roberts in Poznan

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Writer Michele Roberts walks through the streets of Poznan in Poland and, under a cloudy sky, is reminded of the mythical figure of Persephone, goddess of spring.

Five writers set out on foot to sample the transforming qualities of Spring. They report back with tales that are climatically confused - it could be warm or chilly out there ...

1. Michele Roberts pounds the pavements of Poznan and is reminded of Persephone under scudding clouds.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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Mon 6 Apr 2015 22:45

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