Life & Rhymes

2020 – 2021
Returning Series
Reality
~30m / ep
2 seasons
10.0/10

Life & Rhymes is the first show of its kind in the UK, solely dedicated to spoken word performance it celebrates the very best poetry and spoken word talent the UK has to offer.

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Latest: Season 2 · 2021

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

E1. Episode 1
Oct 17, 2021 · 30m
Talented spoken word performers and members of the public offer their poetic takes on veganism, misgendering, disability and feminism. Strong language and adult themes.
E2. Episode 2
Oct 24, 2021 · 30m
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.
E3. Episode 3
Oct 31, 2021 · 30m
Performers including Lemn Sissay cover topics such as relationships, identity, losing a loved one, homelessness and more. Adult themes, strong and racist language.
E4. Episode 4
Nov 7, 2021 · 30m
Top UK spoken word artists and randomly selected audience members perform heartfelt pieces covering breakups, men's mental health, love and more.
E5. Episode 5
Nov 14, 2021 · 30m
For the final episode in the series, issues such as life choices, mental health and identity are explored in heartfelt performances.