A SENIOR churchman will take part in a series of “chat shows” later this month.

Bishop of Durham, The Right Rev Paul Butler, will join Footprints Theatre Company in staging The Gap - five mini ‘soap’ dramas spread over five days at Sunderland Minster, each tackling a different issue.

The events will explore food, image, money, life and death and relationships and include music and the chance to put questions to the bishop and his guest.

The Gap takes place from January 27-31 and is free and open to the public. Lunchtime events will last half an hour and start at 12.15pm, evening events will be longer and start at 7pm. Refreshments will be available.