Life & Rhymes

Season 2

2021 · 5 episodes · 2h 30m in all

A socially-distanced celebration of the spoken word, shining a spotlight on British voices with inspiring performances.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   17 Oct 2021 · 30 min

   Talented spoken word performers and members of the public offer their poetic takes on veganism, misgendering, disability and feminism. Strong language and adult themes.

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   24 Oct 2021 · 30 min

   Some of the UK's leading spoken word performers and members of the public cover topics such as text dating, finding your place in the world and body consciousness.

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   31 Oct 2021 · 30 min

   Performers including Lemn Sissay cover topics such as relationships, identity, losing a loved one, homelessness and more. Adult themes, strong and racist language.

4. 4

   4. Episode 4

   7 Nov 2021 · 30 min

   Top UK spoken word artists and randomly selected audience members perform heartfelt pieces covering breakups, men's mental health, love and more.

5. 5

   5. Episode 5

   14 Nov 2021 · 30 min

   For the final episode in the series, issues such as life choices, mental health and identity are explored in heartfelt performances.