Gentleman Jack Changed My Life: Screening & Panel Talk

This event is in partnership with RTS Yorkshire.

WFTV and RTS Yorkshire present a screening of Screenhouse Production’s new BBC1 documentary Gentleman Jack Changed My Life, followed by a panel talk with some of the female team behind the camera and the documentary’s key contributors.

“That was the moment I realised I was gay”. This heart-warming film, from Leeds-based Screenhouse, tells the story of six British women who rediscover their sexuality, come out to themselves and their families, and rekindle long-lost love after watching TV drama Gentleman Jack.

Joining the conversation will be Screenhouse Executive Producer Barbara Govan, Producer/Director Sara Hardy, Producer Al Johnstone and some of the film’s contributors. They will be offering behind the scenes insight to the making of the documentary, from idea to commission and production, and sharing the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, both on screen and behind the camera, and the impact on audiences.

Following the panel discussion there will be networking drinks and the opportunity to meet WFTV and RTS members and friends from the industry.

Event Schedule:

18:30: Arrival and check-in

19:00-20:00: Screening

20:00-20:45: Panel talk & Audience Q&A

20:45-21:30: Networking drinks with WFTV and RTS members and industry friends

This event is open to existing WFTV members. 

If you are not a member and would like to join, membership costs just £100 + VAT/yr, please click here or email  admin@wftv.org.uk

A limited number of non-member tickets for this event are available here.

At WFTV we’re keen to ensure that all our events are accessible for everyone. If you have any access needs, please can you let us know before the event and we will do our best to accommodate you. We would be grateful if you can give us as much notice as possible – please contact admin@wftv.org.uk