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1981. Television: Something for the Boys

Gay in the 80s Posted on April 2, 2025 by Colin ClewsApril 2, 2025

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 →

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