Jeremy Dyson
The city of Leeds seen through public art - past, present and future. Jeremy Dyson takes us back to the Victorian architectural splendour and status of the city.
The world of magic and enchantment that Jeremy Dyson remembers from the Leeds of his childhood are epitomised by the three intricately carved clocks with life size human figures that still keep time in the Edwardian and Victorian shopping arcades in the city centre, now hemmed in by shopping malls and fast food outlets. From discussing the three clocks, he takes us back to the Victorian architectural splendour and status of the city, with its bronze and stone carved animals in Leeds Central Library and a plea to remember the value of spending money on public art.
Jeremy Dyson is the co-creator and co-writer of the multi-award winning comedy show The League of Gentlemen, the BAFTA-nominated comedy drama Funland and the Rose-d鈥檕r winning all female sketch show Psychobitches. His play Ghost Stories, co-written with Andy Nyman was nominated for an Olivier award);
Writer/reader, Jeremy Dyson
Sound designer, Alisdair McGregor
Producer, Polly Thomas
Looking at Leeds is a co-commission between 麻豆社 Radio 3 and The Space with funding from Arts Council England.
A Thomas Carter Project for 麻豆社 Radio 3.
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