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You can find more information and support from Cruse Bereavement Support and Widowed and Young.

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Joined by 4 remarkable ADHD'ers and friends including Virgin Radio’s Eddy Temple-Morris, they tackle the questions that have arisen since Adrian was diagnosed alongside the major milestones that have taken place over 2024.

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This week its a conversation between Bradley as one of the most prominent Gen Z queer celebrities in the UK and LGBTQ+ boomer John Dash in a conversation covering the difference between being queer when John was coming out vs the world we live in today.

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This week Emma chats to LGBTQ+ author Simon James Green who has had some of his work controversially banned by education boards.

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This week Emma chats to author of "Gay man talking" and journalist Daniel Harding.

We also head to Manchester's northern quarter to "queer lit" to find out the latest LGBTQ books hitting our shelves.

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Rosie Wilby, comedian, journalist and author talks queer history with expert guests.

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Virgin Radio presenter Graeme Smith hosts this groupchat with Hollyoaks actor David McPherson, his husband David Allwood and the HIV expert and broadcaster Susan Cole.

In this at times deeply emotional group chat we hear about how Peter found out he was HIV positive and how over a decade later his husband David is still negative, all thanks to HIV medication keeping him undetectable, meaning the virus is untransmittable (U=U). We also hear about how prep has changed the game for HIV.

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The brilliant Rob Madge drops in to chat with Steve Denyer about his new show "My Son's a queer (but what can you do?)"

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Here she talks through her life and musings exclusively with Virgin Radio Pride's Steve Denyer and tells us the tracks that are the most important to her.

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This week, Emma was joined by DANIEL HARDING, the author of Gay Man Talking: All the Conversations We Never Had ...plus the team at Queer Lit in Manchester’s Northern Quarter are here with their picks of the best reads that week.

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Social media is a place that can be gender and sexuality affirming for many, in fact most LGBTQ+ young people now come out online first. But as well as being a place where many young people feel empowered, it can also expose them to abusive, distressing or harmful content.

Esther Ghey is the mother of trans teenager Brianna Ghey who was murdered in a park by two young people who had been exposed to extreme content online and were using social media to plan their murder.

In this world exclusive for Virgin Radio Pride, the inspirational Esther Ghey opens up to her friend, the trans activist and reality TV star Jaxon Feeley about keeping young people safe online, in particular young LGBTQ+ people.

We hear from OFCOM, Snapchat, TikTok, online safety charities and the headteacher of a school in South Wales about how to protect more young people from being exposed to extreme material at such a young age and how to prevent more cases like the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey.

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She is one of the UK's funniest stand-up comics of her generation and more recently an actor and activist.

Here she talks through her life and musings exclusively with Virgin Radio Pride's Steve Denyer and tells us the tracks that are the most important to her.

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Check out some of the launch show with Steve Denyer live from the top of the News Tower at London Bridge on Saturday June 1st

Live interviews with LGBTQ+ legends in the studio:

• Adele Roberts and her partner Kate Holderness

• Heartstopper and Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches

• Trans reality TV icon Jaxon Feley talks about his special programme "reclaiming influence" with his friend Esther Ghey.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to award-winning journalist and author Tufayel Ahmed!

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to author and everyone's favourite TV doctor, Dr Ranj!

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This 60-minute documentary follows the eye-opening journey of TV presenter, AIDY SMITH, as he embarks on the journey of his own diagnosis. Along the way, he will speak to a variety of notable people who have looked their own demons face on to offer a glimpse into the reality of living with this condition. What society believes hyperactive children throwing chairs across a classroom is so much more.

Get a first-hand account ofwhat it’s really like to live with this condition, while witnessing what a pathway to diagnosis is really like.

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Paul chats through his varied career including writing for Attitude, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Time Out, his role as curator and host of the award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon Polari and founder of The Polari Prize book awards for LGBTQ+ writers and featuring in the British Council’s Global List of ‘33 visionary people promoting freedom, equality and LGBT rights around the world’ in 2016.

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Alex meets reality TV star CHARLIE KING to hear how his traumatic experience in the public eye triggered his body dysmorphia, driving him to get plastic surgery. We hear from the gay personal trainer MATT BOYLES trying to help his clients have a healthy relationship with their body, chat to clubbers in Soho about body dissatisfaction and the brutal realities of dating, and find out when to seek help and how with the BDD FOUNDATION.

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To mark twenty years since the act was repealed Matt gathers 3 queer young people to hear tales from writer Juno Dawson, musician Dan Gillespie Sells, headteacher John Naples-Campell and former teacher Catherline Lee MBE to reflect on how being queer in the classroom has changed.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Jessica Fostekew.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Patrick Mcpherson.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Director D. Smith.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Kenny Ethan Jones & Charlie Craggs.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Emmett de Monterey.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Francis Haugen & Stuart Armfield.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Paul David Gould.

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The hour-long heartwarming documentary is narrated by Ian H Watkins from the pop group Steps. Ian who grew up in the beautiful serene town Cwm-parc in Wales,  describes his experience of growing up as “tough” due to the lack of representation around him and would often feel like the “only gay in the village”,  which the documentary goes onto explore with a variety of contributors from the LGBTQ+ community.

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Over the course of the hour expect to hear Sam’s remarkable journey from Page 3 model to proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sam talks about the struggle of coming to terms with her sexuality, her career in music and shares many a celebrity encounter in the 1980s.

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Dan chats to Steve about his coming out journey, the beginnings of The Feeling, working on West End musicals and some exciting projects still in the works.

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Lotte and Stu are the hosts of ‘From Gay to Ze’ podcast and authors of ‘The Queer Parent’. 

Lotte is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor for Grazia Magazine, Stu is a publicist that has worked on some of the biggest film franchises in history including Star Wars, Jurassic World, Avengers, Harry Potter and most recently, Barbie. 

Over the course of the hour Lotte and Stu share their frank and honest experiences as LGBTQ+ parents, this is a fantastic listen and one definitely not to be missed!

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The charity’s aim is work towards a Nigeria where everyone is equal irrespective of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. 

This is a fascinating chat where Bisi talks through his troubled childhood growing up in Nigeria, the state of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa and the incredibly important work of his charity.

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In this episode they are joined by the actor Charlie Condou.

Charlie chats through his career, from Gimme Gimme Gimme to Coronation Street, and picks his favourite telly moments.

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In this episode Emma chats to Keith from the LGBTQ+ charity Mermaids and Kate O'Donnell.

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In this episode Emma chats to Eric Marcus from the podcast Making Gay History.

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In this episode Emma chats to the Queer I Am podcast and the world's first openly trans referee Lucy Clark.

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In this episode Emma chats to Proud 2 B Parents, an inclusive organisation for all routes to parenthood, and 3 Queers and a Song Contest, a fabulous podcast for anyone interested in Eurovision!

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to trans icon, campaigner and bestselling author, Juno Roche.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Elaine Chambers, an Army nurse who was thrown out of the military for being a lesbian.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to authors and LGBTQ+ parents Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley about their book From Gay To Ze.

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We've got a special look at all of this on Wednesday at 7 pm as comedian and What The Pox? podcast host MARTIN JOSEPH explores in MPOX: One Year On -  a QueerAF production for Virgin Radio Pride.

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Richard shares stories from his time in The Communards with Jimmy Somerville, coming to terms with his sexuality, his work as a Vicar and life as an author. 

Richard’s Pride Playlist includes tracks from Bronski Beat, Prince, Soul II Soul, Noel Coward & The Smiths.

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Nick shares the song that always makes him want to dance, his coming out journey, his experiences at Pride and stories from his illustrious career in broadcasting. 

Nick’s Pride Playlist includes tracks from Ru Paul, Grace Jones, George Michael, Sylvester, Bronski Beat and Diana Ross!

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Are we still the ‘logical family’ that Armistead Maupin once wrote about? Or now that we are more conscious of the complex intersectional identities represented within the LGBTQ+ community, is it more difficult to represent everyone all of the time? As LGBTQ+ venues close down, is it a sign of progress or a concern that our safe spaces, not to mention our history, are disappearing?

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Juno chats partying in Gran Canaria, SKIN as an inspiration, her love for Placebo and her take on life for the trans community in this country. 

Juno’s Pride Playlist includes tracks from Kylie, Spice Girls, Madonna, Little Mix, Skunk Anansie and Placebo!

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Marlena answers those difficult to ask questions and busts some myths around LGBTQ+ sexual health. From PREP to MPOX, chem Sex to testing, a whole host of issues affecting LGBTQ+ Sexual Health are covered in this fascinating chat with one of the country’s leading Sexual Health Clinics. 

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Rosie will be joined by LGBTQ+ activist PETER TATCHELL and author PAUL BURSTON to discuss outing.

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A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to bestselling author Laura Kay about her new novel Wild things, looking at unrequited love between two best friends.

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Jonathan shares the heart-breaking story of when he was diagnosed with HIV at a time when the virus was labelled a death sentence and what it was like to live with the virus throughout the height of the pandemic. 

He explains how he became the inspiration for a character in the hit movie Pride. 

He also discusses how far we’ve come in the treatment of HIV and what’s still left to achieve.

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Paris shares stories from her youth and the struggles she faced growing up trans, her take on the issues facing the trans community today and the climate emergency. 

Her Pride Playlist picks range from 90s rave to Kelly Rowland to Sugababes!

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Christian will be joined on the hour-long special by Chris Paouros from the LGBT+ Football Fan Group of Tottenham Hotspur ‘Proud Lillywhites’, football writer and journalist at The Athletic - Adam Crafton and chair of Sports Media LGBT+ - Jon Holmes.

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If you didn’t know; ‘The L Word’ follows the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who live in West Hollywood, California. It ran from 2004 to 2008. 

They chat about rolemodels, dating disasters, having children in a homosexual relationship and the future of the LGBTQ+ scene.

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Now, Calum Macdonald tells the story of LGBT men and women in the front and back benches. From the story of Maureen Colquhoun the first out lesbian in Parliament to Chris Smith, the first openly gay MP, the programme will explore how Pride In Politics has never been more important.

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In a special programme on Virgin Radio Pride, Emma Goswell hears about the experiences of people who have lived and worked in prisons to explore how the principles of the first event are honoured in prisons in England and Wales in 2022. They’ll share what it’s like to hold and take part in Pride events, and how you can still celebrate being part of the LGBTQ+ community whilst doing time.

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Dean is a British poet of Greek Cypriot and Caribbean descent. He has been listed by The Independent newspaper as one of the 100 most influential LGBT people in the United Kingdom.

Nikita is a British-Indian poet, playwright, writer and illustrator based in the south England. She has written and curated seven volumes of poetry. Her new book ‘These Are the Words’ was released on the 18th August.

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But there is a dark legacy of criminalising and ostracizing the LGBTQ people who served the British Armed Forces. Until the year 2000 being LGBTQ+ in the armed forces was an offence which could lead to dishonourable discharge, harassment or even a jail sentence.

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Lucy discusses life on the X Factor and where her musical career has taken her since the show. She also discusses lesbian representation in TV and the struggles facing the trans community today.  

Lucy talks about the impact of Coronation Street’s groundbreaking trans storyline with Hayley Cropper and explains why the animated series Arthur made it onto her list of LGBTQ+ telly picks!

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For Virgin Radio Pride, Steve Holden takes a look at why it's felt like such a safe space for the queer community. He's also the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast and has been speaking to LBGTQ+ contestants, employees and fans about why it's so well loved. He also explores some of the artists who've been out and proud on the world's biggest live music stage. 

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Over the course of the documentary the likes of Chris Evans, Darren Hayes, and Graham Norton all share their top Madonna stories, from meeting her backstage at the Brits, starring in her music videos to even sharing a stage with her at London’s O2!

And of course this is all soundtracked by Madonna’s excellent musical catalogue. Expect to hear hits such as Vogue, Like A Prayer and Holiday as we chart the career of this once in a generation artist.

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Featuring: Paris Munro, Cleo Madeleine and several figures from the trans and non-binary community, we bust some of the myths and misconceptions about trans people and ask the difficult questions that need to be heard.  Plus, we join Lee Lester from the Mermaids, as he holds a discussion with members of the public.

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Aoife Wilson (she/her) is the head of video at EuroGamer. She is best known for hosting BAFTA Gaming and streaming on Twitch.

They chat about soundtracks to their lives, the importance of gaming within the community, and if there is still a large prejudice towards non-binary people.

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Layton talks through his time starring in lead roles in the West End smash hits Billy Elliot and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as well as venturing into TV with roles in Bad Education and ITV’s brand new drag competition Queens For The Night. 

Layton’s picks range from TATU to Beyonce to Spice Girls.   

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In this week Matt Cain chats to actor and filmmaker Jake Graf about his life; from growing up knowing he was trans to starting a family with his trans wife Hannah.

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They discuss whether we still need dedicated queer arts spaces, festivals and platforms to showcase the work of LGBTQ+ filmmakers, musicians, authors, comedians and artists and whether specialist curation provides a safe space for authentic expression or whether it’s a form of segregation which limits audiences and the potential for mainstream crossover.

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Jill discusses what it was like starring in It’s A Sin and also how her own life has been affected by HIV/Aids and why these experiences have inspired her to become a prominent voice in HIV activism today.

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Hear stories from his Savage Garden days, meeting Madonna and how he came to terms with his own sexuality as well as some stellar music!

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Paul shares stories from his incredible career in activism alongside being a founding editor of Attitude magazine, he has written for many publications including the Guardian, Time Out, The Times and The Sunday Times as well as being the founder of the Polari Prize for new and established LGBTQ+ writing.

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They chat about their first impressions of eachother, open vs closed relationships, the most romantic things they have ever done and so much more.

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David shares all the behind the scenes stories from It’s A Sin, talks about his recent marriage and shares his coming out story as well as his obsession with Celine Dion!

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Adam discusses his coming out journey, life on the frontline of the NHS, the process of creating ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ and, of course, picks some stellar TV moments!

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Discover more about Asifa’s fascinating LGBTQ+ journey and how they push the boundaries of what it means to be LGBT, South Asian and Muslim.

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They talk advice, coming out, gay icons and so much more!

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Hear all the stories from the early days of Sink The Pink, why Glynn made the move from Bristol to Australia to find his queer family, touring with Mel C and his Mighty Hoopla headliner wish list!

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Dr Sam chats about busts the myths around Monkeypox, shares his top sexual health tips and some important information on HIV.

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They chat about proudest moments, worst celebrity encounters, LGBTQ+ role models, first kisses and so much more.

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The D E E chats through their experiences on the UK drag circuit, the importance of London’s legendary LGBTQ+ venue The Royal Vauxhall Tavern and how they toured with Bronski Beat singing the anthemic ‘Smalltown Boy’ to over 40,000 people in San Diego.

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His picks range from Coronation Street, Big Brother to Pop Idol!

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They chat about life changing moments, representation on TV and if they are each other's types…

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Carl was discharged from the RAF in 1997 at a time when it was illegal to be openly gay in the military. He has since gone on to forge a career in politics and became Manchester’s first openly gay Lord Mayor in 2016. He now is the LGBT advisor to Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Hear Carl's incredible story tonight from 6pm!

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It’s a really great chat between Matt and Elias confronting typical stereotypes towards the Arab community, especially the queer Arab community.

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As parents of twins in homosexual marriages, they speak about if there is still a stigma around people in the community having children, celebrities who assisted their gay awakening and so much more.

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Nigel Martin Smith discusses the early days of Take That, what it was like running Manchester's gay super club Essential and the state of the music industry today. His Pride Playlist picks range from, of course, Take That to Ed Sheeran to The Jackson 5!

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Steve Denyer sits down with broadcaster and politician Ruth Davidson as she takes us through the songs that have sound tracked her life. Ruth discusses her career in politics and the transition she’s made into broadcasting, her experience becoming a mother for the first time and coming to terms with her own sexuality. Ruth’s picks range from Pulp to Guns N Roses to P!NK to Coolio…it’s definitely not one to be missed!

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Jeremy talks us through the very beginnings of the G-A-Y brand to the many iconic guest appearances he’s had in the club over the years from Kylie, to Madonna, to Adele.

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Broadcaster, doctor and politician Dr David Bull picks the tracks that have sound tracked his life. He discusses being on the frontline of the Aids epidemic, the influence of artists like Sylvester and stories from his varied life from presenting Newsround to becoming a politician.

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For Virgin Radio Pride, actor, writer and HIV activist, Nathaniel J Hall tells the story of Terry Higgins, his life, his death and his legacy. He hears from people who have their own HIV diagnosis stories to tell, and hears how far we’ve come in treating HIV in the 4 decades since Terry’s death.

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They chat first kisses, Pride pet peeves, if they are each other's types and so much more...

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Matt discusses his coming out journey and search for acceptance in rural America, his love for ice skating and of course all the behind the scenes gossip from Dancing On Ice. His telly picks range from Ellen to Will & Grace.

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Tony discusses his long time friendship with Boy George, his struggles with addiction and of course the many stories he has from partying with some of the world’s biggest names including DJing at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding! His top telly picks range from John Hurt’s ‘The Naked Civil Servant’ to Schitt’s Creek.

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They chat first kisses, romance, role models and…masturbation!

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They chat about how their music impacted the LGBTQ+ scene, what they think the LGBTQ+ scene will be like in 5 years time and which song would soundtrack their lives.

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They discuss their friendship, career highlights, dating horror stories and their coming out stories. It's definitely not to be missed!

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Michael discusses coming out on reality TV on E!'s 'The Bi Life', LGBTQ+ representation in sports including the importance of his friendship with Tom Daley and the impact of this year's LGBTQ+ TV smash hit, Heartstopper.

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You’ll hear from Kate Holderness and Adele Roberts, Virgin Radio’s very own Graham Norton, and more - plus some of our brand-new and returning presenters will be here with all the info about the return of our incredible pop-up radio station for the LGBTQ+ community next week!

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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They’ll also hear from student and journalist Mishti Ali on ‘pinkwashing’ at Pride, as well as Carl Austin Behan OBE, who is currently the LGBT advisor to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, on the importance of smaller, local Pride events. All that, plus Daryl Jackson is here as always with your Virgin Radio Pride Weekly Update!

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They’ll also be talking about the way that cultural appropriation occurs both inside and outside of the community, hearing from Tik Tok inclusivity educator Benjy Kusi and Britains’s first out muslim drag queen Asifa Lahore, as well as journalist and student Mishti Ali. 

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They’ll also be discussing the more negative aspects of community, including some of the in-fighting which takes place, hearing from Tik Tok educator Benjy Kusi and author Laura Kay. Plus, Daryl Jackson will be back as usual with his Virgin Radio Pride Weekly Update!

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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You’ll hear from broadcaster Riyadh Khalaf on his experiences of getting trolled online, poet Sophia Blackwell on the pressure to share opinions on social media, YouTuber Calum McSwiggan on posting images of his body on Instagram, and more. Plus, Daryl Jackson is here as usual with your Virgin Radio Pride Weekly Update! 

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You’ll hear from evangelical gay Christian Jayne Ozanne, who resigned as a Government Equality Advisor over what she termed a ‘hostile environment’ for LGBT people, as well as Matt Mahmood Ogston, whose fiancé Naz tragically took his own life after coming out to his family and being offered conversion practices for his sexuality. You’ll also hear from singer Conleth Kane on the terrifying impact of hearing conversion therapy discussed on the radio whilst he was growing up.

Plus, Alex and Shivani will be chatting to presenter and ex-solicitor Alex Woolhouse all about the proposals for the new ban on conversion therapy, and how these proposals exclude those in the trans community. 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

Mermaids is a charity providing support for gender-diverse young people and their families. You can find more information at mermaidsuk.org.uk or you can call 08088010400.

Gendered Intelligence is a charity that works to increase understanding of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people. Their website is found at genderedintelligence.co.uk or you can call their support line on 0330 3559 678.

Stonewall is an LGBTQ+ charity with plenty of information about conversion therapy and the proposed conversion therapy ban. You can find more information at stonewall.org.uk.

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You’ll hear from sociolinguist Sophie Holmes-Elliott on whether words which have previously been used against us can be reclaimed, actor Jake Graf and author Juno Dawson on why they like using the term ‘Queer’ to describe their identities, plus author and activist Jack Monroe will be giving their advice to someone who is struggling to define themselves… All that, and Daryl Jackson will be here as always with his Virgin Radio Pride Weekly Update!

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Shivani and Felix will be hearing again from actor Jake Graf on the impact which anti-trans discourse and debate has on the lives of the trans community, as well as their families and loved ones, author Juno Dawson on her experiences of dating as a trans woman, and even footballer Natalie Washington on the process which she had to go through in order to be able to play.

Plus, they’ll also be chatting to presenter Stephanie Hirst about her own coming out journey, her career, and her ‘Believe Achieve’ mindset!

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This week, Alex and Shivani will be looking at the recent rise in anti-trans discourse, and examining some of the possible reasons why this has taken place. They’ll be hearing from actress Annie Wallace on whether increased representation can lead to increased abuse, actor and activist Jake Graf on the difference in the way that trans men and trans women are treated, and presenter Alex Woolhouse on the debate over whether trans rights are compatible with feminism. 

Plus, Shivani will also be chatting to Stephanie Fuller, General Manager of LGBT+ helpline Switchboard, on what can be done to combat the rise in anti-trans discourse, and how the constant debate over trans rights is affecting service users. 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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You’ll hear from Paul and Robin, a couple who had a child via surrogacy, influencer Jamie Beaglehole on why LGBTQ+ people make especially good candidates for adoption, journalist Paul Brand on the burden that is placed on mothers, and author Jodie Lancet-Grant on why we need increased representation of families with LGBTQ+ parents. Plus, Daryl Jackson will be here as usual with your Virgin Radio Pride Weekly News Update! 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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You’ll hear from Dominic Arnall on what he thinks bisexuality is, author Lo Shearing on why they use the term ‘bisexual’, and activist Ramses Oliva on the differences and crossover between bisexuality and pansexuality. You’ll also hear again from author Jen Winston on how bisexual people are portrayed in the media, and from activist Libby Baxter-Williams on creating the first Bi float at London Pride.

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You’ll hear from Miss Great Britain Jen Atkin on her own coming out journey, politician Mandu Reid on the damaging effect of stereotypes, and author Jen Winston on the incorrect assumption that ‘everyone’s bisexual’... Plus, Alex and Shivani will be chatting to activist Lewis Oakley about the effect of bisexual stereotypes on his own coming out journey, as well as how the perception of his bisexuality changed when he dated women as opposed to men.

You can find out more about Lewis and his work here. 

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You’ll hear from evangelical gay Christian Jayne Ozanne on the harm that religion can cause, journalist Paul Brand on the trade-off between religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, and Tik Tok star Benjy Kusi on the link between religion and culture. You’ll also hear from Matt Mahmood-Ogston, who founded the Naz and Matt Foundation after his fiance Naz tragically took his own life when dealing with rejection from his religious family. 

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You can find out more information about The Naz and Matt Foundation here. 

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You’ll hear from Suzi Ruffell on the need for gay comedians to mention their sexuality at the start of each gig, as well as Rosie Wilby on whether stereotypes still have a role in comedy. You’ll also hear from Stephen K Amos on whether the intent of a joke can alter its meaning, and Alex and Shivani will also be exploring whether comedy can be used as a tool for activism, with the help of Stephen Bailey. Finally, you’ll hear from Tom Allen on someone who changed the scene for LGBTQ+ comedians forever - Virgin Radio’s very own Graham Norton… 

You can vote for Shivani in the British LGBT Awards here: https://britishlgbtawards.com/vote-now/.

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It’s LGBTQ+ History Month 2022 and Alex Milsom and Shivani Dave are exploring all things queer history in this episode of the Virgin Radio Pridecast. 

The show looks back through the archives of three-month pop-up radio station Virgin Radio Pride, highlighting some of the best moments, as well as attempting to continue the important conversations started over the summer. It has already featured topics including Coming Out, HIV/AIDS, and even the relationship which the LGBTQ+ community has with education…

In this LGBTQ+ History special, you’ll hear from Michael Bronski, the author of 'A Queer History of the United States' and Fleur MacInnes, a PhD student researching trans women & women’s liberation through oral history. They discuss if museums have a responsibility to teach about LGBTQ+ history and the importance of teaching ourselves about our own past.

You’ll also hear from self proclaimed 'LGBTQ+ history dude' Sacha Coward on how the Pride Flag came to be, as well as Philip Harper Deakin who told Virgin Radio Pride about when he was prosecuted for gay sexual activity, and the harsh punishments he received.

Plus, Daryl Jackson has your weekly update!

Finally, you’ll hear from Irish club promoter Buzz O’Neill about the origins of Pride in Ireland, and the murder of Declan Flynn. Buzz’s story is incredible as he not only remembers our history, he was a part of it.

Expect all that, and so much more on this week's Virgin Radio Pridecast!

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Plus, Shivani and Alex will be sharing their own experiences of dating as members of the LGBTQ+ community with Celebs Go Dating’s very own Tom Read Wilson who will be popping by for a chat…

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For more information about National HIV Testing Week, please visit www.tht.org.uk.

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You’ll also hear from Alex and Shivani about some of their own musical icons, plus they’ll be asking the question of whether non-LGBTQ+ artists can make music which resonates with the community… Finally - you’ll hear from Virgin Radio’s very own Graham Norton speaking to Steve Denyer about seeing Holly Johnson perform at Pride in Clapham in 1997 - one of the most moving pieces of audio from Virgin Radio Pride…

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You’ll hear from the legendary Skin from Skunk Anansie on her experiences of being black and gay in the music industry, as well as YouTuber, dancer and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall on his struggle to make his voice heard. There are also clips from singer Justin Vivian Bond on the drive that many LGBTQ+ people have to succeed, as well as Drag Race UK Royalty Bimini Bon Boulash on one of their absolute musical icons; Pete Burns. Finally, you’ll also hear from country singer Brooke Eden, who was told she had to hide her sexuality in order to progress in her career…

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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You’ll hear from Tik Tok inclusivity educator Benjy Kusi on whether we have a responsibility to educate those outside of the community on LGBTQ+ issues, Peter Tatchell on the link between direct action and education, former teacher Elly Barnes on her experience coming out to her pupils, and so much more.

Plus - Alex and Shivani are joined by Dominic Arnall, CEO of charity Just Like Us, for a chat about their incredible work to empower young people to champion LGBTQ+ equality. You can find out more information, as well as how you can get involved, at https://www.justlikeus.org/

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

Educate and Celebrate is a charity which works to make schools more LGBTQ+ friendly. You can find out more information at https://www.educateandcelebrate.org/. 

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This week, we’re going to be looking back to the late 1980s, when a piece of legislation was introduced which banned any form of LGBTQ+ education from taking place in schools. You’ll hear from comedian Tom Allen and journalist Paul Brand on what it was like to live and learn under the now infamous Section 28, author Jodie Lancet-Grant on some of the hangovers that still remain today, ‘It’s A Sin’ star Nathaniel Hall on being diagnosed with HIV at the time, and much more… 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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You’ll hear from Poet Sophia Blackwell on how gender conditioning takes place in schools from an early age, Ryan Atkin (the only out gay man in UK professional football) on toxic masculinity, Olympian Chelsea Wolfe on the accepting environment of freestyle BMX, and many more. 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

Pride Sports UK is an organisation working to challenge LGBTQ+ phobia in sport and improve access to sport for all LGBTQ+ people across the world. You can find more information at: https://pridesports.org.uk/.

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You’ll hear from couple Amir and Aamir on moving away from home to live as their true, authentic selves, from Mary from Families Together London on how they are helping parents accept their LGBTQ+ children, from Ben Carpenter who has adopted five children, all with additional complex needs, and loads more!

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

For more information on Families Together London, you can visit https://www.familiestogetherlondon.com/.

Have a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!

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They'll hear from activist Matt Mahmood-Ogston about having to leave home to live in London with his fiancee Naz, DJ and drag queen Jodie Harsh on her relationship with her father, Tim Sigsworth, chief executive of AKT, on the incredible work that they do, and finally from journalist Mishti Ali, and frontman of The Feeling Dan Gillespie-Sells on the idea of chosen family...

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

AKT also provide specialist help for young LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 living in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment. You can find more information and make an online referral at akt.org.uk. Remember, if you are in immediate danger, always call 999.

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Join them to examine everything to do with the LGBTQ+ scene, from what we love about queer spaces, to the things that need improving. 

But they won’t be alone - you’ll also hear from LGBTQ+ icons such as Jake Shears, Jodie Harsh, Roisin Murray and Simon Le Vans on what the queer scene means to them… 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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They’ll hear from ACT UP activist Tony Openshaw about a rather unconventional method of improving sexual health in Strangeways Prison, It’s A Sin star Nathaniel Hall on the stigma still faced by many when coming out as HIV positive, and Alex from the charity YouthStopAIDS about the medical advances which have been made since the early 1980s.

Plus - they’ll be joined by Marc Thompson, one of the original founders of PrEPster - an organisation which is dedicated to educating and agitating for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) access in the UK. You can find more information about the organisation, and about their ‘Ask Me About PrEP’ initiative at www.prepster.info. 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

The Terrence Higgins Trust are the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing support to those living with HIV, and helping people to achieve good sexual health. You can call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221, or visit info@tht.org.uk. 

The National AIDS Trust is a UK HIV rights charity which stands alongside and defends the rights of everyone living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV. You can find more information at www.nat.org.uk.

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This week, they’re looking back to the start of the epidemic, hearing from Lord Michael Cashman on what living through the period was like, and Ruth Coker Burks, also known as the ‘Cemetery Angel’, who helped to look after AIDS patients when it seemed like no one else would.

We’ll also hear from unlikely friends Gareth Thomas and H from Steps on what turned out to be a turning point in the history of the epidemic, and from Virgin Radio’s very own Graham Norton on witnessing a very special performance by Holly Johnson in 1994.

Plus - the pair will chat to George Hodson, an incredible man who has lived with HIV since the early 1980s. They’ll hear his remarkable story of love, loss, and hope during a truly extraordinary time. 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

The Terrence Higgins Trust are the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing support to those living with HIV, and helping people to achieve good sexual health. You can call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221, or visit info@tht.org.uk. 

The National AIDS Trust is a UK HIV rights charity which stands alongside and defends the rights of everyone living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV. You can find more information at www.nat.org.uk.

PrEPster is a charity which is dedicated to educating and agitating for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) access in the UK. You can find more information at www.prepster.info. 

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Alex and Shivani will be chatting all things drag, including hearing from icons Bimini Bon Boulash and Jodie Harsh about how they first got started with the art form, and US drag queen Latrice Royale on how RuPaul has changed the drag scene forever. 

We’ll also be hearing from Vinegar Strokes and The Sun’s assistant editor Clemmie Moodie, who debate whether drag can sometimes stray into misogyny… 

Plus, Drag Race Season UK Three’s very own Victoria Scone, the first cis-gendered woman to compete on the show, pops by for a chat, looking to the future of drag to discuss what needs to be done to make drag more inclusive…

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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But they’re not alone! We’ll hear from Lord Michael Cashman on having the first gay kiss in Eastenders in 1987, screenwriting legend Russell T. Davies on the importance of integrating LGBTQ+ stories into subplots, Paul Burston on representation in the publishing world, and Dr Ranj Singh and psychotherapist Zayna Ratty, answering the age old question of ‘why don’t we have a Straight Pride too?’

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. For help with coming out and homelessness in particular, you might also find AKT useful, at https://www.akt.org.uk

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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And finally, she'll also hear from Tony Openshaw; a gay man who's spent the last 40 years fighting for the rights of LGBT people, asylum seekers and those with HIV. In the 80s, he knocked tennis balls filled with condoms into the grounds of Strangeways Prison! 

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We'll also hear from Kerri - a non-binary hairdresser from London who's launched the 'hair has no gender' campaign.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. 

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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Hear them talk about their lives since then, their work with Madonna, and the moments that changed their lives.

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Listen as they chat to Matt Horton about their career as a DJ and Drag Queen, making their way through RuPaul's Drag Race UK and a host of memories that come attached to the tracks in their Pride Playlist.

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AND keep those hankies out as Emma also chats to Alfie and Roo whose relationship has withstood a series of challenges and is a shining example of love winning.

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Should we holiday in countries where it is illegal to be gay? Do we even need a gay scene post-pandemic? And is there even a need for Virgin Radio Pride? Matt Cain and the panel certainly put up a good argument!

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Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering for some listeners. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

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