in 2017 he wrote a monologue, "something borrowed", part of a series of one-off dramas entitled "queers". the series was curated by mark gatiss to mark 50 years since the passing of the sexual offences act 1967, which decriminalised homosexual acts in england and wales. the first production was directed by mark gatiss and performed by mark bonnar at the old vic on 28 july 2017. alan cumming starred in the bbc four television production, which was broadcast on 3 august 2017.