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1980: Television Documentary ‘What Am I?’

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 23, 2017 by Colin ClewsAugust 23, 2017

What Am I? was a television documentary looking at the plight of transgender people living in the UK in 1980. It was produced in response to a case going through the European Court of Human Rights at the time. This … Continue reading →

Posted in LGBT History, Media, Television | Tagged april ashley, issues faced by trans people, Self Help for Transsexuals, transgender, transsexual | Leave a reply

1986. The Life and Loves of a Transsexual Bank Robber

Gay in the 80s Posted on November 24, 2015 by Colin ClewsNovember 25, 2015

A couple of weeks ago I received an email from a school student in Sydney, Australia, seeking information on the experience of trans and gender fluid people in the 80s. I have to say I had very few resources to … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, LGBT History | Tagged prison, transgender, transgender people in jail | Leave a reply

1987. Transgenders hit Australian day-time television

Gay in the 80s Posted on October 17, 2013 by Colin ClewsOctober 31, 2016

The Ray Martin Midday Show was the epitome of white, middle-class conservatism – as can be seen by the audience members. For some reason he decided to have 36-year old transsexual Trixie Laumonte as a guest – and it quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Scene Australia, LGBT History, Media, Television | Tagged drag, ray martin, ray martin midday show, tallulah bright, toni jaye, transgender, trixie laumonte | 1 Reply

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