Some years before the British tabloids went into meltdown over two men kissing in the soap ‘Eastenders’, Scottish Television had two gay soldiers climbing into bed together! The STV series “House on the Hill” followed the fortunes of a large … Continue reading →
The early 80s was a turbulent period for London’s Lesbian and Gay Pride Week (the only Lesbian and Gay Pride event in the entire country). It began in 1980, with police arresting men in drag on the absurd charge of … Continue reading →
Guest blogger Rob Pateman remembers a legendary 80s London pub. The Bell – an alternative universe Kings Cross in the 1980s wasn’t the most salubrious location in London. Hub of the Tube and over ground network, it had a restless, … Continue reading →
This episode of London Weekend Television’s ground-breaking Gay Life series is a remarkably intelligent, non-sensational exploration of gay male sexuality.[Click here to watch]. A variety of gay men give their opinions on issues ranging from anonymous sex to monogamy and … Continue reading →
David Shenton’s career as a queer illustrator began with a half-joking challenge to the early gay Press’s perception of gay art. “In Gay News, [paintings] were usually this kind of soft porn – mainly male nudes…” His own exhibition – … Continue reading →