John Clare - For love of Mary, for love of Martha

Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's poetry archive and selects John Clare - For love of Mary, for love of Martha.

A profile of poet John Clare whose work celebrated the English countryside and who was plagued by mental health problems. He wrote one of his most famous poems, 'I Am' while in an insane asylum.

John Clare is played by Hugh Beverton.

Presented and produced by Les Woodmand

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 1991.