The BBC and the Closet
>Behind-the-scenes documentary on the BBC’s policy in dealing with gay men. Chris Ledgard recalls the battle within the BBC to make programmes about homosexuality in… Read More »The BBC and the Closet
The BBC and the Closet
Bulletin No 43
>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… Read More »Bulletin No 43
Holocaust Memorial Day
>In his song Don’t Let It Happen Here, Charles Mingus uses a version of the famous poem attributed to Pastor Martin Niemöller. We reprint it… Read More »Holocaust Memorial Day
Brian Epstein Memorial Campaign
>A campaign is underway to create a lasting and fitting memorial to the man who discovered The Beatles and died tragically before he had time… Read More »Brian Epstein Memorial Campaign
The Church’s True Colours
>Two related articles about Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) and its action. The Church’s true coloursAfter three decades of trying to promote tolerance towards… Read More »The Church’s True Colours
International Match to Honour Lesbian Football Hero
>She was a footballing genius who lit up the game in the 1920s and 1930s with her antics on and off the field. Lily Parr,… Read More »International Match to Honour Lesbian Football Hero
Photos of Gay Icons Bought by National Portrait Gallery
>Four portraits by acclaimed gay photographer David Gwinnutt have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London. Mr Gwinnutt, who has photographed many well-known… Read More »Photos of Gay Icons Bought by National Portrait Gallery
New Joe Orton Website Launched
> A new website dedicated to the life and times of Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton has been endorsed by the Orton Estate and has been… Read More »New Joe Orton Website Launched
Written Out – The Portrayal of Gay People in the Scottish Press
>Stonewall Scotland have just launched Written Out, a report into the portrayal of gay people in the Scottish Press. The research showed that while some… Read More »Written Out – The Portrayal of Gay People in the Scottish Press
Les-Bi-Con 2008
>A regional Les-Bi-Con will be taking place on Saturday 1st March 2008 between 11-6pm. The purpose of the day is to bring Lesbian and Bi… Read More »Les-Bi-Con 2008