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20 Sep 2025

Listen In: Jeremy Dyson & Mark Gatiss

Jeremy Dyson & Mark Gatiss

A chance to hear a new "mini road movie" for Radio 4 by Jeremy Dyson, followed by a Q&A.

Event Details
Date 20 Sep 2025
Times 8-9.30pm
Location St George's Hall

The chance to hear the playback of a newly recorded "mini road movie" written for Radio 4 by Bradford’s Jeremy Dyson, followed by a Q&A.

The recording reunited League of Gentlemen members Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. They were joined in the studio by Monica Dolan, with music composed by Ian Masterson.

High Cockalorum is set in Jeremy’s home city of Bradford in 1978. Inspired by a true story, a touching, funny encounter between a Hollywood superstar, James Mason, and a humble Yorkshire man, thrown together by circumstance. A meditation on fame, success and what ultimately matters.

This event comprises the opportunity to hear the recorded drama in full followed by an in person Q&A with writer Jeremy Dyson and cast member Mark Gatiss, subject to the actor’s availability.

Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England

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