William McGonagall has been called many things — visionary, eccentric, and, with remarkable consistency, the worst poet in the English language. In this episode, we dive into the strange brilliance of his badness: the clunky rhymes, the runaway meter, the moralising non sequiturs, and the unwavering confidence that turned disaster into… well, even more disaster. Featuring dramatic readings, historical context, and a few choice excerpts from his most infamous works, this is a celebration of a man who failed so spectacularly he became unforgettable.

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