AFRODEUTSCHE and Adam Batty tell the story of how a New York-based icon of hip hop found himself living in relative obscurity in the north of England, with the help of guest appearances from well-known fans and celebrated contemporaries such as Romesh Ranganathan and MC Paul Barman. MF DOOM features a specially composed soundtrack by Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys.

Presented by AFRODEUTSCHE and Adam Batty Writer and Producer: Adam Batty Senior Producer: Jarek Zaba Exec Producer: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos Original Score: Matt Helders Sound Designer and additional music: Jack Suddaby Artwork: Tom Cunningham Assistant Commissioner: Prabhjit Bains Commissioning Editor: Khaliq Meer

MF DOOM: Long Island to Leeds is a Persephonica production with BBC Sounds Audio Lab.

Thanks: Alexia Mackey, Elspeth Morrison, Andy Worrell, George Yates, Romesh Ranganathan, MC Paul Barman, Juice Aleem, Tyrone "T-Bone" Hyman,Peter "Digestor" Orsag, Thomas Crosbie, Alex De Mora, Maddi Fearn, Rob Conlon, Flo Howard, Olivia Strevens, Scott Gamble, Paul Hodgson, Jed Mountain, David 'Panda' Brown, Suzy Roylance, Clive Anderson, Danny Colligan, Sha Dessi, Katie Murphy, Josh Bower, Matthew Young, Caillin McDaid, Eve Jones, Janis Law, Ian Moreno-Melgar, Jamie Groovement.

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Introducing... MF DOOM: Long Island to Leeds

How did reclusive rap icon MF DOOM come to live in obscurity in the north of England?

1. Discovering DOOM

Charting the life and work of the iconic MF DOOM with super-fan Romesh Ranganathan.

2. The Man Who Would Be DOOM

Exploring the New York childhood of the man who would grow up to be MF DOOM.

3. The Mask of DOOM

Breaking down the cult appeal of MF DOOM’s iconic mask and visual identity.

4. DOOM in Exile

Why was the iconic MF DOOM barred from the place he called home?

5. MF DOOM in Leeds

AFRODEUTSCHE and Adam Batty examine the surprising final years of MF DOOM.