Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford cover image

"Genius Still Unrecognised" - The Worst Poet in the World

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

00:00

Intro

In this chapter, two railway workers share a moment of camaraderie over tea in their signal cabin as a fierce gale rages outside. Their tense yet routine night takes a dramatic turn with the impending approach of a northbound train on the iconic Tay Bridge.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app