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"Benjamin Zephaniah" (27 results)
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah makes his first visit to the National Eisteddfod of Wales, exploring language, poetry, tradition and disse...
James Naughtie and readers talk to Benjamin Zephaniah, the poet and novelist who is equally popular with both adults and children. The chosen n...
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah revisits the place of his birth, Birmingham, on a mission to compose a new poem, which he will then re...
The poet reads his autobiography, opening with a childhood in Birmingham filled with love, violence and a first taste of ...
Following the death of Benjamin Zephaniah, Ian McMillan presents another chance to hear an extended interview with the poet and writer.
Benjamin Zephaniah joins Roger McGough, sharing a selection of poems from listener requests, including favourites by John Clare, Mary Jean...
Writer, poet and musician Benjamin Zephaniah chooses Bob and Marcia's Young, Gifted and Black, and Something Inside by Labi Siffre.
How renowned poet Benjamin Zephaniah used language and music to take on injustice and discrimination in Britain with the wickedest ...
Benjamin Zephaniah joins Peter Curran and Patrick Marber to reveal how he nearly wrote verses for a card company.
Benjamin Zephaniah talks about racism in Britain and his journey to becoming a poet.
Malorie Blackman talks about why she loves Benjamin Zephaniah's poem 'The British'.
When handsome gymnast Martin accepts a lift from gang member Apache - his life changes forever. Stars Daniel Scott-Croxford.
Samuel and Maxine are awake during 1987's English hurricane. Play in verse and rhyme starring Norman Beaton.
Actor Alexander Vlahos reads extracts from 'Refugee Boy' by Benjamin Zephaniah, explaining why he loves the book, how it captured his im...
Children's news magazine programme presented by Lizo Mzimba including an interview with Refugee Boy author, Benjamin Zephaniah.
Martha Kearney and guests review a stage adaptation of Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah.
A relentless farce of rap, Victorian poetry and Sun-speak written by David Stafford and Benjamin Zephaniah.
Benjamin Zephaniah drama about domestic violence.
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah and academic Kenan Malik discuss multiculturalism in Britain.
Benjamin Zephaniah sets out to inspire and galvanise the citizens of Swansea to give a public performance of the works of their nat...
Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on emotions.
Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on family.
Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on lifestyle.
Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on racism.
Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on relationships.
British poets perform straight to camera from a variety of locations around London and Manchester, set to a music soundtrack. The theme of the perf...
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Kn...
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