Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.

• Nick MayDirector

• John Cooper ClarkeSelf
• Linton Kwesi JohnsonSelf
• Hilary MasonMother Cyrene
• Andy de la TourRaoul
• Sally CranfieldLost Woman
• Jules DeelderSelf
• Michele RobertsSelf
• Seething WellsSelf