Sir John Betjeman, poet, broadcaster, journalist, prose writer and critic, was one of the best-loved figures of the twentieth century.

Betjeman was a prolific writer and his poems still resonate today. This release celebrates the centenary of Betjeman's birth .

A First Class Collection features the poets own readings of some of his most popular works, as well as readings commissioned for BBC Radio 4's Poetry Please, and new exclusive readings from actors Derek Jacobi, Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry and Samuel West.

Andrew motion also reads his own introduction to John Murrays new edition of the collected poems

CD1 Features 39 Poems

CD2 Features 38 Poems

Sir John Betjeman, poet, broadcaster, journalist

John Betjeman, Drama, Arts, Poetry, Poems