Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay

Born: May 21, 1967
in Higher End, Orrell, United Kingdom
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.

Movies for Lemn Sissay...

Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Title: Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Character: Self
Released: December 25, 2023
Type: Movie
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 lifelong friends, including Steve Coogan, John Thomson, Craig Cash and producer Andy Harries.
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Title: Winter Walks
Character: Self
Released: January 4, 2021
Type: TV
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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Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World
Title: Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World
Character: Self
Released: November 24, 2020
Type: Movie
Film following the acclaimed Birmingham based artist, known for his controversial satirical collages, as he embarks on a UK wide outdoor art installation.
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Title: Alma's Not Normal
Character: Jerry
Released: April 7, 2020
Type: TV
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 to break free in Bolton.
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Title: Richard Osman's House of Games
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: September 4, 2017
Type: TV
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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Burning Ice
Title: Burning Ice
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2010
Type: Movie
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Title: Grumpy Old Men
Character: Self
Released: October 10, 2003
Type: TV
Series giving a voice to 35- to 54-year-old men, very probably the grumpiest sector of our society.
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Title: Have I Got News for You
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: September 28, 1990
Type: TV
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
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We Belong Here: Poetry and spoken word documentary
Title: We Belong Here: Poetry and spoken word documentary
Character: Themselves
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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 discuss their work, the work of others, and how important poetry and spoken word is at uncertain times.
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Title: Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
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 fit into the regular programme.