Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay MBE is an English author and broadcaster. Sissay was the official poet of the 2012 London Olympics, has been chancellor of the University of Manchester since 2015, and joined the Foundling Museum's board of trustees two years later, having previously been appointed one of the museum's fellows.

  • Title: Lemn Sissay
  • Popularity: 0.573
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1967-05-21
  • Place of Birth: Higher End, Orrell, United Kingdom
  • Homepage: https://www.lemnsissay.com
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Lemn Sissay Movies

  • 2010
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    Burning Ice

    Burning Ice

    6.5 2010 HD

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  • 2023
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    Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

    Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

    8 2023 HD

    The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her...

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  • 1970
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    We Belong Here: Poetry and spoken word documentary

    We Belong Here: Poetry and spoken word documentary

    8 1970 HD

    Eight of the UK’s best poets and spoken word artists read out one of their works on ‘state of the nation’ themes. The artists...

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  • 2024
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    Art Matters

    Art Matters

    1 2024 HD

    Join Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over 60 years, Bragg passionately advocates...

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  • 2020
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    Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World

    Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World

    1 2020 HD

    Film following the acclaimed Birmingham based artist, known for his controversial satirical collages, as he embarks on a UK wide outdoor art...

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  • 2019
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    Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts

    Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts

    1 2019 HD

    Lemn Sissay presents a selection of short films from a new generation of artists who are inspired by poetry and the spoken word. Dying to Live;...

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  • 2019
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    Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts

    Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts

    1 2019 HD

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  • 1970
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    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    7 1970 HD

    Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't...

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  • 1990
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    Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You

    7.1 1990 HD

    Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party,...

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  • 2020
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    Alma's Not Normal

    Alma's Not Normal

    7.5 2020 HD

    Big dreams, no qualifications and always herself. Mum’s been sectioned, Gran’s too busy, but after a messy break-up, wild child Alma aims...

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  • 2017
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    5.9 2017 HD

    Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.

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  • 2003
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    Grumpy Old Men

    Grumpy Old Men

    7.25 2003 HD

    Series giving a voice to 35- to 54-year-old men, very probably the grumpiest sector of our society.

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  • 2021
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    Winter Walks

    Winter Walks

    7.5 2021 HD

    Take a gentle walk as familiar faces explore landscapes in Yorkshire and Cumbria in this series of immersive and intimate documentaries.

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