Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

Overview

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.

Cast

John Cooper Clarke

Self

Linton Kwesi Johnson

Self

Hilary Mason

Mother Cyrene

Andy de la Tour

Raoul

N/A

Sally Cranfield

Lost Woman

Jules Deelder

Self

N/A

Michele Roberts

Self

N/A

Seething Wells

Self