"Benjamin Zephaniah" (28 results)

Eisteddfod | 2015: with Benjamin Zephaniah

Eisteddfod | 2015: with Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Two | 2015 | 29'30''

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah makes his first visit to the National Eisteddfod of Wales, exploring language, poetry, tradition and disse...

Bookclub | Benjamin Zephaniah

Bookclub | Benjamin Zephaniah

Refugee Boy | BBC Radio 4 | 2011 | 27'04''

James Naughtie and readers talk to Benjamin Zephaniah, the poet and novelist who is equally popular with both adults and children. The chosen n...

A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah

A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC One | 2005 | 29'16''

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah revisits the place of his birth, Birmingham, on a mission to compose a new poem, which he will then re...

The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (Omnibus)

The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (Omnibus)

The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah | BBC Radio 4 | 2018 | 1'06'00''

The poet reads his autobiography, opening with a childhood in Birmingham filled with love, violence and a first taste of ...

The Verb | Benjamin Zephaniah

The Verb | Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Radio 3 | 2022 | 43'40''

Following the death of Benjamin Zephaniah, Ian McMillan presents another chance to hear an extended interview with the poet and writer.

Poetry Please | Benjamin Zephaniah

Poetry Please | Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Radio 4 | 2023 | 27'31''

Benjamin Zephaniah joins Roger McGough, sharing a selection of poems from listener requests, including favourites by John Clare, Mary Jean...

Inheritance Tracks | Benjamin Zephaniah

Inheritance Tracks | Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2015 | 6'57''

Writer, poet and musician Benjamin Zephaniah chooses Bob and Marcia's Young, Gifted and Black, and Something Inside by Labi Siffre.

Colouring in Britain | Benjamin Zephaniah

Colouring in Britain | Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Radio 1xtra | 2022 | 36'38''

How renowned poet Benjamin Zephaniah used language and music to take on injustice and discrimination in Britain with the wickedest ...

Bunk Bed | Benjamin Zephaniah

Bunk Bed | Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Radio 4 | 2019 | 13'31''

Benjamin Zephaniah joins Peter Curran and Patrick Marber to reveal how he nearly wrote verses for a card company.

My Life in Verse | Benjamin Zephaniah

My Life in Verse | Benjamin Zephaniah

BBC Two | 2009 | 5'51''

Benjamin Zephaniah talks about racism in Britain and his journey to becoming a poet.

My Life in Verse | Malorie Blackman reading ‘The British’ by Benjamin Zephaniah

My Life in Verse | Malorie Blackman reading ‘The British’ by Benjamin Zephaniah

The British | BBC Two | 2009 | 1'30''

Malorie Blackman talks about why she loves Benjamin Zephaniah's poem 'The British'.

Benjamin Zephaniah – Face

Benjamin Zephaniah – Face

Face | BBC Radio 7 | 2010 | 44'01''

When handsome gymnast Martin accepts a lift from gang member Apache - his life changes forever. Stars Daniel Scott-Croxford.

Benjamin Zephaniah – Hurricane Dub

Benjamin Zephaniah – Hurricane Dub

Hurricane Dub | BBC Radio 7 | 1988 | 30'55''

Samuel and Maxine are awake during 1987's English hurricane. Play in verse and rhyme starring Norman Beaton.

Bringing Books to Life | Refugee Boy

Bringing Books to Life | Refugee Boy

Refugee Boy | BBC Radio 4 | 2013 | 3'02''

Actor Alexander Vlahos reads extracts from 'Refugee Boy' by Benjamin Zephaniah, explaining why he loves the book, how it captured his im...

Newsround | Refugee Boy 

Newsround | Refugee Boy 

Refugee Boy  | BBC One | 2001 | 2'01''

Children's news magazine programme presented by Lizo Mzimba including an interview with Refugee Boy author, Benjamin Zephaniah.

The Review Show | 15/03/2013

The Review Show | 15/03/2013

Refugee Boy | BBC Two | 2013 | 7'57''

Martha Kearney and guests review a stage adaptation of Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah.

ScreenPlay | Dread Poets’ Society

ScreenPlay | Dread Poets’ Society

Dread Poets' Society | BBC Two | 1992 | 30'34''

A relentless farce of rap, Victorian poetry and Sun-speak written by David Stafford and Benjamin Zephaniah.

Listen to Your Parents

Listen to Your Parents

Listen to Your Parents | BBC Radio 7 | 2007 | 44'03''

Benjamin Zephaniah drama about domestic violence.

Desi DNA | S04E04

Desi DNA | S04E04

BBC Two | 2007 | 28'20''

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah and academic Kenan Malik discuss multiculturalism in Britain.

Parkinson at Christmas | Talking Turkeys

Parkinson at Christmas | Talking Turkeys

Talking Turkeys | BBC One | 2002 | 2'29''

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah performs ''Talking Turkeys''.

Ugly Lovely Swansea: A Poet On the Estate

Ugly Lovely Swansea: A Poet On the Estate

BBC One | 2014 | 29'24''

Benjamin Zephaniah sets out to inspire and galvanise the citizens of Swansea to give a public performance of the works of their nat...

Whine Gums | 01: Emotions

Whine Gums | 01: Emotions

BBC Three | 2003 | 13'36''

Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on emotions.

Whine Gums | 02: Family

Whine Gums | 02: Family

BBC Three | 2003 | 13'32''

Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on family.

Whine Gums | 03: Lifestyle

Whine Gums | 03: Lifestyle

BBC Three | 2003 | 13'39''

Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on lifestyle.

Whine Gums | 04: Racism

Whine Gums | 04: Racism

BBC Three | 2003 | 13'37''

Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on racism.

Whine Gums | 05: Relationships

Whine Gums | 05: Relationships

BBC Three | 2003 | 13'35''

Vibrant performances from talented British poets, with a focus on relationships.

Whine Gums | 06: Sexuality

Whine Gums | 06: Sexuality

BBC Three | 2003 | 13'34''

British poets perform straight to camera from a variety of locations around London and Manchester, set to a music soundtrack. The theme of the per...

Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

The Redemption of Thomas Shelby | BBC Four | 2024 | 1'46'04''

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Kn...
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