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Simon Armitage: Writing Poems
Over the course of six short films, Simon Armitage goes behind the scenes of some of his most famous poems to help viewers understand and visualise the building blocks that create them. These captivating films provide great insights for teachers and students alike.
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Thu 25 Jun 201503:50
Clips
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'A Vision' by Simon Armitage (analysis)
Duration: 04:38
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'The Manhunt' by Simon Armitage (analysis)
Duration: 05:14
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'The Clown Punk' by Simon Armitage (analysis)
Duration: 03:43
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'Out of the Blue' by Simon Armitage (analysis)
Duration: 05:10
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Armitage |
| Producer | Sarah Ager |
| Director | Sarah Ager |
| Producer | Kemi Majekodunmi |
| Director | Kemi Majekodunmi |
| Executive Producer | Jonty Claypole |
| Executive Producer | Katy Jones |
Broadcasts
- Fri 9 Mar 201205:30
- Wed 21 Mar 201205:30
- Fri 20 Apr 201204:30
- Fri 25 May 201205:00
- Fri 5 Oct 201204:30
- Tue 23 Oct 201204:30
- Thu 29 Nov 201204:00
- Wed 20 Feb 201304:00
- Fri 22 Mar 201304:30
- Tue 28 May 201304:00
- Thu 3 Oct 201304:30
- Fri 21 Mar 201404:30
- Tue 8 Jul 201404:30
- Tue 7 Oct 201404:30
- Fri 13 Mar 201504:30
- Thu 25 Jun 201503:50
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