S3 Lemn Sissay: ‘I only knew the importance of family by not having it’
Poet Lemn Sissay discusses growing up in the care system and finding his identity.
How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John · BBC Radio 5 Live
May 3, 20221h 25mExplicit
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Show Notes
This week Elis and John are joined by poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay to discuss growing up in the care system and the journey to his identity.
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