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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • November 4, 2020
    • Sky One

    Harry Baker, Fury WD, 2 Badda, Lams and Gecko join Benjamin Zephaniah at London's Battersea Park for a celebration of poetry in a unique spoken-word performance show.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • November 11, 2020
    • Sky One

    Men's mental health and daily life for transgender women are the topics this week as Benjamin Zephaniah hosts more moving spoken word performances in Battersea Park.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • November 18, 2020
    • Sky One

    Five new poets tackle some of today's biggest issues, including racism, sexuality and the NHS as Benjamin Zephaniah hosts more witty and moving spoken-word performances.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • November 25, 2020
    • Sky One

    In the last episode, powerful performances delve into topics such as colonialism, COVID-provoked racism and a traumatic real-life event. Benjamin Zephaniah hosts.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • November 10, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Benjamin Zephaniah returns with the celebration of the spoken word, with poets Henry Beckwith, Jasmine Gardosi, Tanaka Fuego, Bex Gordon and Emilie Epperlein.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • November 17, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Benjamin Zephaniah hosts a celebration of the spoken word, featuring performances by Riaz Moola, Miss Yankey, Zia Ahmed, Christy Ku and Jamie Merrick.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • November 24, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Performers including Lemn Sissay cover topics such as relationships, identity, losing a loved one, homelessness and more.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • December 1, 2021
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • December 8, 2021
    • Sky Arts

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