Mark Gatiss talks coming out, LGBT history, and political correctness in the gay community

In episode eight, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to writer, comedian and actor Mark Gatiss. He discusses growing up gay in County Durham in the 1970s, his long-standing love of Doctor Who, and his earliest sexual experiences with both men and women. He also reveals his initial discomfort on the gay scene and how he met his husband on an early gay dating website.Mark’s interview is both entertaining and insightful. Don’t miss it!Attitude Heroes is produced by Wisebuddah and sponsored by the GREAT Britain campaign, which welcomes the world to visit, do business, invest and study in the UK, and also Jaguar. For more product information please visit jaguar.co.uk.

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