Forward Meet The Poet is an online series featuring readings from books shortlisted for Forward Prizes.

It is an opportunity to hear excellent writers read live, discuss what they do with words, and see them field questions.

As former Forward jury chair, Jeremy Paxman, put it: “At last! A chance to ask poets what they’re on about. It’s been too long.”

Events held in 2020 were moderated by members of the then  Forward Prizes jury. You can watch recordings of the events below.

Forward Meet The Poet events which took place summer 2020

Ella Frears in conversation with Leaf Arbuthnot 

Nina Mingya Powles in conversation with Kim Moore

Will Harris in conversation with Alexandra Harris

Martha Sprackland in conversation with David Wheatley

Rachel Long in conversation with Kim Moore

Natalie Diaz in conversation with David Wheatley

Vicki Feaver in conversation with Alexandra Harris

Caroline Bird in conversation with Leaf Arbuthnot

David Morley in conversation with Alexandra Harris

Pascale Petit in conversation with Kim Moore