Mark Radcliffe (& Arlo) In Conversation

Mark Radcliffe, radio broadcaster, musician and writer is best known as one half of BBC Radio 1?s semi-legendary Mark and Lard and one half of 6Music’s Radcliffe & Maconie. Now Mark will introduce a brand-new double-act partner to the stage this August – his beloved pampered five-year old Cavapoo, Arlo!

In March 2024, the radio presenter Mark Radcliffe and Arlo set off from Cheshire in their VW Beetle convertible for a three-month sojourn in Rome. Join them in conversation for an account of their time there, as they take in the sights (and sniffs) of Rome. From Arlo being taunted by his mortal enemies at the city's cat colony, the pros and cons of queueing for pizza at a trattoria, Arlo's fear of water extending to the Trevi Fountain, discovering what exactly the Spanish had to do with those famous steps, and the site where Shakespeare's Caesar uttered the immortal words: 'Et tu, Brute'?

With Mark’s trademark humour, affection and insight, these shows are a must-see for lovers of travel and history, food and drink, art and architecture, but also those seeking a deep insight into the eccentricities of the canine mind.

This event will feature a book signing, interview with a special guest host and a chance for audiences to put their questions to Mark (and Arlo) about the trip and respective wider careers.