Word of Mouth 1 - ACE213.2

John Hegley introduces the programme, reads a brief poem called Luton, and introduces Carol Ann Duffy. Carol Ann Duffy introduces and reads Weasel Words. Duffy introduces and reads Stealing. Hegley introduces Bei Dao. Bei Dao reads Random Thoughts (in Chinese). Film of Chinese peasants, demonstration, Mao, etc, follow with the English translation. Bei Dao interviewed, talks about being a Red Guard; film of agricultural scenes, demonstrations, Cultural Revolution, etc. Bei Dao reading. Text in Chinese with translation read over, superimposed on film of army, peasants, etc. Bei Dao interview; Cultural Revolution footage. Bei Dao reading. Translation read over; subtitles. Interview: Bei Dao talking about poetry and culture. Bei Dao reads Underground Station.