Audiobooks by Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay is the One and Only: A BBC Radio 4 Series

Award-winning writer Lemn Sissay explores the idea of uniqueness across different aspects of his life 'Creative, surprising - and unique' The Telegraph If you Google 'Lemn Sissay', all the results will be about him - he's the only person in the world with that name. But that's not the only thing that makes him unique. In this fascinating series, he mixes stand-up, poetry and interviews to explore four more situations in his life where he stood out, alone, and examines how that uniqueness made him feel. 'The Only Poet on the Bill' finds Lemn considering his formative years on the 1980s comedy circuit, and chatting to fellow poet Tony Walsh about performing his poem 'This is the Place' at the vigil for the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. In 'The Only Non-Graduate at the Graduation', he reflects on being appointed Chancellor at Manchester University, and giving out degrees despite not having one himself. He also speaks to the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Donna Ludford, about how she felt becoming a councillor without having attended university. 'The Only Black Man in the Village' sees Lemn drawing on his experience of growing up in an all-white town, and talking to Oscar-nominated writer/director Cornelius Walker about his documentary Black Sheep. And in 'The Only Foster Child in the House', he discusses his adolescence in children's homes and his lifetime of advocacy for young people raised in the care system, as well as speaking to campaigner and care leaver champion Terry Galloway. In each episode, Lemn is joined by Henry Normal, who interrupts at will to ask questions about the show. Comprising Lemn's signature blend of artistic yet extraordinarily honest comedy, this absorbing series explores issues of race, class, education and lack of empowerment, asking thought-provoking questions about how we define ourselves, and why it matters. Cast and credits Written and performed by Lemn Sissay With Tony Walsh, Donna Ludford, Cornelius Walker, Terry Galloway Commentary: Henry Normal Recorded by Jerry Peal Sound mixing by Rich Evans Produced by Ed Morrish A Lead Mojo production for BBC Radio 4 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 3-24 March 2023 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Lemn Sissay (Author), Cornelius Walker, Donna Ludford, Henry Normal, Terry Galloway, Tony Walsh (Narrator)

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My Name Is Why

At the age of seventeen, after a childhood in an fostered family followed by six years in care homes, Norman Greenwood was given his birth certificate. He learned that his real name was not Norman. It was Lemn Sissay. He was British and Ethiopian. And he learned that his mother had been pleading for his safe return to her since his birth. Here Sissay recounts his life story. It is a story of neglect and determination. Misfortune and hope. Cruelty and triumph. Sissay reflects on a childhood in care, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so explores the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home. Written with all the lyricism and power you would expect from one of the nation's best-loved poets, this moving, frank and timely memoir is the result of a life spent asking questions, and a celebration of the redemptive power of creativity.

Lemn Sissay (Author), Lemn Sissay, Richard Burnip, Zoe Mills (Narrator)

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HiBrow: World Book Night 2011

A celebration of adult literature and reading. The whole book industry, including booksellers, librarians and publishers were invited come togethere an pick out their favourite titles to be included the final list of 25 books by authors from the UK and Ireland. The final list inclueded fiction, poetry, memoirs among others. There were some bestsellers, classics and some lesser known. Interviews with Lemn Sissay, Hayley Atwell & Stanley Tucci, Philip Pullman

Hayley Atwell, Lemn Sissay, Philip Pullman, Stanley Tucci (Author), Hayley Atwell, Lemn Sissay, Philip Pullman, Stanley Tucci (Narrator)

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HiBrow: World Book Night 2013

A celebration of adult literature and reading. The whole book industry, including booksellers, librarians and publishers were invited come togethere an pick out their favourite titles to be included the final list of 25 books by authors from the UK and Ireland. The final list inclueded fiction, poetry, memoirs among others. There were some bestsellers, classics and some lesser known. Interviews with Graeme Simsion, Lucy Fleming, Jojo Moyes, Lemn Sissay, Mark Haddon, Tracy Chevalier, Victoria Hislop, Rupert Thomson, Andrew Motion

Andrew Motion, Graeme Simsion, Jojo Moyes, Lemn Sissay, Lucy Fleming, Mark Haddon, Rupert Thomson, Tracy Chevalier, Victoria Hislop (Author), Andrew Motion, Graeme Simsion, Jojo Moyes, Lemn Sissay, Lucy Fleming, Mark Haddon, Rupert Thomson, Tracy Chevalier, Victoria Hislop (Narrator)

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