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January 10, 2026
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The poet on running across a minefield, being bewitched at a bus stop, and his 88th birthday celebrations
TL;DR
- Roger McGough, 88, is a poet, performer, and host of Radio 4’s Poetry Please.
- He formed the band The Scaffold in the 1960s, achieving a No. 1 hit with 'Lily the Pink'.
- McGough celebrated his 88th birthday with family, which he considers a highlight.
- He expressed a fear of losing track and irritation towards critics who dismiss popular poetry.
- A childhood memory includes running across a minefield during a picnic.
- He met his great love at a bus stop during a strike in 1978.
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