Simon Armitage
Writing
Born May 26, 1963 Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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.
TV Shows(5)
Movies(10)
A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go?
A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go?
2021
Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death
2015
Great Poets: In Their Own Words
Self
2014
Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide
Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide
Self
2014
Speeches That Shook the World
Self - Presenter
2013
Simon Armitage Writing Poems
Simon Armitage Writing Poems
Self
2012
The Pendle Witch Child
Himself - Presenter
2011
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey
Host
2010
The Making of King Arthur
2010
BBC Four Presents: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
2009