BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends - Contains Strong Language Festival

Join Stuart Maconie and guests for a special festival edition of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends.

You can expect the show's trademark wit and freewheeling conversation as well as sparkling music performance all laced with the CSL live magic.Guests include the legendary poet and comic John Cooper Clarke - "the bard of Salford" and former Scots National poet or Makar Jackie Kay, who turned to writing as an escape from bullies and kept going when she realised her words made everybody sit up and listen.

With music from "alt-pop poet" Antony Szmierek's much anticipated new album.Potential for strong language or serious themes discussedPresented by the BBC and the National Poetry CentrePlease note: This event will be live broadcast.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the advertised start time to allow adequate time to pass through security and to be admitted into the studio.

Latecomers will not be permitted into the studio once the broadcast is in progress.Start time: 6pmRun time: 1 hourIf you wish to book a wheelchair space, or have any access-related requests, please contact our box office team on 0161 876 2015 to discuss your requirements and make your booking.Please note, a ticket booking confirmation does not guarantee your entry to this event.

Entrance will be granted on a first come, first serve basis on the day.