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Yorkshire on Screen: From Kes to Wuthering Heights
6 Feb
Summary
- Examining Yorkshire's portrayal in film and television.
- Jarvis Cocker discusses his love for the film 'Kes'.
- Sally Wainwright highlights her Yorkshire-set TV dramas.
A new exploration examines how Yorkshire, famously known as "God's Own Country," has been captured on film and television. This feature coincides with the cinema release of a new adaptation of Emily Bronte's novel, 'Wuthering Heights.'
Mark Kermode interviews Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker about his admiration for Ken Loach's 1969 film 'Kes.' Cocker also reflects on Sheffield's suitability as a backdrop for the post-apocalyptic drama 'Threads.'
Director Clio Barnard, known for films such as 'The Arbor' and 'The Selfish Giant,' shares her recurring inspiration drawn from Yorkshire. Meanwhile, writer Sally Wainwright discusses her prolific career creating essential television dramas set in the region, including 'At Home with the Braithwaites' and 'Riot Women.'
