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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.

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Lemn Sissay

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