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Lemn Sissay, Poet and Playwright
Stephen Sackur speaks to renowned poet and playwright Lemn Sissay, whose writing and performances lay bare his experiences of dark and painful places.
Stephen Sackur speaks to renowned poet and playwright Lemn Sissay, whose writing and performances lay bare his experiences of dark and painful places. He was abandoned as a baby, rejected by his foster family and abused in public institutions of care. He has since been on a quest to understand his past and piece together his identity. Along the way, he found a remarkable poetic voice.
Last on
Sun 3 Jun 2018
14:00GMT
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Lemn Sissay |
