>Guy Richie’s newest version of the cerebral detective’story is released today, with what we are promised is a homoerotic view of the relationship between the famous sleuth and his accolite Dr Watson. Robert Downey Jr, Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock, told a British newspaper the film was about “two men who happen to be roommates, wrestle a […]
Category: 2009
LGBT Related Radio and TV Programmes, 26th December- 1st January
>We seek them out so you don’t have to. This is our weekly non-exhaustive round up of upcoming LGBT programmes on the radio and television. Inclusion of a programme is not a recommendation. Some of the programmes listed below will be available online on the respective network’s websites. Enjoy! Owt on’t’telly? A round up of […]
Merry Christmas from the LGBT History Month Team
> Song: Kisses for Christmas by Thomas AndersImages: Kiss-in against homophobia (website in French), Paris, 12 December 2009
Craigie Aitchison Dies
> Craigie Aitchison1926 – 2009 Bisexual painter Craigie Aitchison has died, aged 83. Obituary in the Daily TelegraphEntry on Wikipedia
Tatchell Reluctantly Withdraws from Election
>Peter Tatchell has withdrawn as Green candidate for Oxford East. In a characteristically candid statement, he said that he would not be able to fulfil all the demands of the post, if elected, as a result of brain damage sustained from beatings he received by Mugabe’s henchmen, right wing thugs at Moscow Pride and a […]
LGBT History and Arhives Conference a Success
>Flights (or Fights) of Fancy; the 7th Annual LGBT History and Archives Conference was a great success. Held on 5th of December at the London Metropolitan Archives, the day’s events included a tour of ancient Egypt and same-sex desire and gender identity at the British Museum, National Gay Icons, LG comics, fanzines and graphic novels, […]
Ex-Lion Gareth Thomas Reveals He Is Gay
>Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas has broken one of the major taboos that surround sport by revealing he is gay. Read the full article on BBC Sport here. There is also a very long (and positive) article in the Daily Mail here.
LGBT Related Radio and TV Programmes, 19th – 25th December
>We seek them out so you don’t have to. This is our weekly non-exhaustive round up of upcoming LGBT programmes on the radio and television. Inclusion of a programme is not a recommendation. Some of the programmes listed below will be available online on the respective network’s websites. Enjoy! Owt on’t’telly? A round up of […]
Professorial Patrons for LGBT History Month
>LGBT History Month today announced four new academic patrons: Sheila Rowbotham, Viv Gardner, Melanie Tebbutt and Martin Hall. All four are highly respected professors in their fields. Prof Rowbotham is a sociologist and international writer on women’s history. Viv Gardner is Professor of Theatre Studies, with a special interest in women in British theatre. Prof […]
Bulletin No 66
>The latest edition of the LGBT History Month bulletin is now available, as usual packed-full of news, information, notices of upcoming events and quotations. To access the latest bulletin please click on one of the links below: word document pdf file (you can also right click on the links and “save target as”) You can […]