<p>Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins tells Ian McMillan about the influence of poetry on his writing, and shares poems written by his own mother.  Ian also explores the influence of a very competitive mother on the life and poetry of former National Poet of Wales Gwyneth Lewis.  And as it's the first Verb of the year, stand-up poet Kate Fox suggests new names for all the calendar months, whilst Stagedoor Johnny brings a new 'eartoon' (which explains why the names of baby animals can be so confusing).</p><p>Richard Dawkins' new book is 'The Genetic Book of the Dead'
Gwyneth Lewis' memoir is 'Nightshade Mother'
Kate Fox's latest book is 'On Sycamore Gap'</p>

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