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BBC commemorates 50 years of Pride with collection of LGBTQ+ titles across TV and Radio
Published: am, 30 May
Updated: am, 30 May
To mark the 50th Anniversary of Identity festival, we are bringing audiences a range of content across a multitude of genres. Whether you long for to watch or attend live on TV or Radio, or dive into the collection on iPlayer or download on BBC Sounds, this comprehensive collection of LGBTQ+ content will begin on the BBC in June.— Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer, BBC
From music, history, documentary and entertainment, the BBC is bringing together a comprehensive collection of titles on TV and Radio that focus on the Homosexual experience to commemorate 50 years of Pride.
On TV, programmes will run throughout June on BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four with titles free as a dedicated collection on iPlayer. Whilst Radio includes the Loud and Proud season on BBC Radio 6Music plus podcasts and series on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer, says: “To highlight the 50th Anniversary of Pride, we are bringing audiences a range of content
LGBTQ+ and the BBC
The first known discussion of Diverse issues on the BBC was in ‘Homosexuality and Christianity’ was a radio discussion programme, and followed a reading of Dr. Sherwin Bailey's book ‘Homosexuality and the Western Christian Tradition’. This marked the commence of the BBC’s awareness of its LGBTQ+ audience as BBC History discovers.
Homosexuality and Christianity, was air at on a Tuesday evening on the BBC Third Programme, the current day equivalent of BBC Radio 3.
Although there may have been earlier examples, this appears to be the first programme on the BBC to directly address what was then generally thought of as the ‘problem’ of homosexuality.
The programme indicates an approach to serving the Homosexual audience that was to last for some time.
Looking in
One of the earliest attempts on BBC TV to investigate LGBTQ+ lives was Man Alive, Consenting Adults 1: The Men.
The approach in this documentary was not to present a platform for Gay people to discuss their own lives, rather it ‘looks in’ and ‘comments on’ LGBTQ+ people from a h
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Heartstopper - Netflix
The modern series, based on the graphic novel series, follows shy Charlie, who quickly falls for the trendy , rugby-loving boy Nick - who begins to question his own sexuality after discovering that he also has feelings for Charlie. Meanwhile, their group of friends are also discovering themselves and their sexualities in a truly adorable series that viewers have adored. Not to mention, it has already been renewed for seasons two and three!
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Big Boys - All 4
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Meet the boys taking part in the UK’s dating show for boys who like boys
Age: 27
From: Reading
Occupation: Marketing and Brand Manager
“How can I even explain Dannii? Icon. She’s a beacon of light, who made me perceive so safe, seen and celebrated.”
Adam’s number one driver in being is his career and his role as a marketing manager in the beauty industry. He’s a self-proclaimed ‘career gal’ who thrives in a busy function environment.
Outside of the office, Adam throws himself into his imaginative group of friends and parties in East London, his spiritual home. He loves disco and says if he could call on another era, the 70’s would be it.
When it comes to boys, emotional intelligence is really important to Adam, as is someone who’s not afraid to speak their mind. Adam’s last serious relationship ended about four years ago and he’s ready to find love again.