Simon Robert Armitage, CBE, FRSL is an English poet, playwright and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the University of Leeds and succeeded Geoffrey Hill as Oxford Professor of Poetry when he was elected to the four year part time appointment from 2015–2019.
Gender: Male
Born On: 26-May-1963
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Simon Armitage's Filmography on TV
List of programs starring Simon Armitage on tv. Programs are sorted in order of last seen on tv. Last updated: Jun 2, 2024 5:41 AM
A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go? (2021)
A powerful and moving examination of the pandemic, using poetry as a central narrative and featuring people from around the country who tell us their stories of life under Covid-19.
Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death (2015)
Documentary exploring Ted Hughes, one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, focusing on how his life story influenced his work and vision.
Great Poets in Their Own Words (2014)
A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from some of Britain's greatest poets.
Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide (2014)
Famous for his womanising, drinking and tragic death, Dylan Thomas is the rock star of 20th-century poetry. But for Welsh poet Owen Sheers, his tempestuous life often obscures the power of his poetry. Sheers takes us on a journey that reveals Dylan Thomas as a visionary and a craftsman.