Richard Harries (Spoken Label, June 2026)

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) featuresthe return of our friend, Richard Harries. Richard Harries, a well-known East Yorkshire performance poet based in Withernsea. Known for his poignant and comedic spoken-word performances across the North of England, he is often referred to as the "Bard of Withernsea" or the "Activist Poet of Hull". This Podcast covers his new book "The Black Dog Came to Stay" published by Scotland's Like a Blot from the Blue, deals intimately with his abusive childhood and teen years, the resulting mental health battles, and the journey toward thriving.The book can be purchased from:https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-harries/the-black-dog-comes-to-stay/paperback/product-zmrpz48.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq5zAZ7Ofez-ybh2JcFGxup7NWQHOaZfd2M4QRZ7DesK6be3meA&page=1&pageSize=4Richard is on facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/richard.harries.94