Simon Armitage

Simon Armitage

  • Birthday: 5/26/1963
  • Place of birth: Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Fame for: Writing
  • Social networks: Instagram

Biography

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.

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Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide
Release date: 1/1/2014

Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide

Role(s): Self

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Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey
Release date: 11/8/2010

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey

Role(s): Host

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Great Poets: In Their Own Words
Release date: 8/10/2014

Great Poets: In Their Own Words

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Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death
Release date: 10/10/2015

Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death

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The Pendle Witch Child
Release date: 8/17/2011

The Pendle Witch Child

Role(s): Himself - Presenter

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