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In 1972, during an impromptu TV appearance with jazz singer George Melly, Monty Python star Graham Chapman, rather drunkenly, came out publicly as the first gay comedian in British history.
by Tom Crawshaw | 13th October 2013

This casual announcement caused no small amount of outrage – homosexuality had only been decriminalised three years previously and it was far from universally accepted. 41 years on,… Read the rest

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In 1972, during an impromptu TV appearance with jazz singer George Melly, Monty Python star Graham Chapman, rather drunkenly, came out publicly as the first gay comedian in British history.
by Tom Crawshaw | 13th October 2013

This casual announcement caused no small amount of outrage – homosexuality had only been decriminalised three years previously and it was far from universally accepted. 41 years on,… Read the rest

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I’ve developed a new addiction. Tuesday nights see me glued to people making cakes on BBC2. I know it’s ridiculous and that The Great British Bake Off has been going for years but I’m a late adopter with most things.
by Chris Bridges | 13th October 2013

Technology is a prime example. I didn’t get a mobile phone till well into the 2000s and only… Read the rest

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The Teenage Cancer Trust are this week launching their charity Christmas cards to help raise money for supporting teenagers and their families who’s lives are changed because of cancer.
By Newsdesk | 12th October 2013

For the first time in Teenage Cancer Trust’s history, a group of young cancer patients have exclusively designed a set of Christmas cards in aid of the charity. Featuring Santa’s… Read the rest

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It’s been quite a year for celebrity outings, and as yesterday was National Coming Out Day, we decided highlight the wonderful celebs that came out in 2013.
by Newsdesk | 12th October 2013Coming out is never easy, especially when the world’s cameras and press are following your every move and your career could fail because of it – so we applaud these celebs for coming… Read the rest

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It’s been 40 years since ABBA released their debut album, Ring Ring, in 1973. To celebrate they are releasing a deluxe edition of their album which includes 13 bonus tracks and a DVD including rare television material.
By Newsdesk | 11th October 2013

The new Ring Ring deluxe album also including ABBA’s first ever recorded track, ‘People Need Love’. Plus features including rare original versions… Read the rest

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Four million YouTube views later, Shane Bitney Crone’s emotional story about his partner Tom Bridegroom is made into a film, called Bridegroom.
by Newsdesk | 11th October 2013

The story, which touched the hearts of millions of people around the world, has been made into a film, in which Shane Bitney Crone speaks about the cruelty he received from his late boyfriend’s family and the… Read the rest

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Two years after Turkish Cypriot leader Dr. Derviş Eroğlu promised Conservative MEP Marina Yannakoudakis to repeal the north part of the island’s ban on homosexuality, the London MEP has returned to Cyprus to revive the process.
by Newsdesk | 11th October 2013

While proposals for a repeal were put before lawmakers this year, early elections meant that any plans for a repeal need to be… Read the rest

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Multi-award winning theatrical spectacle SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW will tour to UK stopping off at The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford in October. The tour offers a rare chance to see this “unmissable” (The Times) production – in which “the stage effects are dazzling” and the audience is “transported with delight” (Daily Mail) – outside of London.
by Newsdesk | 11th October 2013

SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW is the internationally acclaimed… Read the rest

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Publishers of distinction – Bruno Gmünder, releases Joan Crisol’s rather wonderful Hombres.
by Jake Simpson | 10th October 2013
★★★★

Described as the look book for Spanish fashion brand ES, photographer Joan Crisol has managed to capture some incredible photos. It makes for a perfect Coffee Table book or dare we say early Christmas present for the man admirer in your life – or just… Read the rest

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From her early days as one half of Yazoo to her multi-million selling solo career, the last 30 years has seen Alison Moyet remain one of the most talented singers around. Her sultry voice has seen her take the guise of an electronica sensation, a husky jazz singer, a pop star and a huge voiced balladeer as she has ploughed her way through the years… Read the rest

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From her early days as one half of Yazoo to her multi-million selling solo career, the last 30 years has seen Alison Moyet remain one of the most talented singers around. Her sultry voice has seen her take the guise of an electronica sensation, a husky jazz singer, a pop star and a huge voiced balladeer as she has ploughed her way through the years… Read the rest

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Roots by Arnold Wesker, Donmar Warehouse
★★★★By Chris Bridges | 9th October 2013

It’s 1958 and Beatie Bryant has been living in London with Ronnie, a young socialist full of ideas and ideals. As she anxiously awaits his arrival to meet her family for the first time at their Norfolk farm, her head is swimming with new concepts of a bolder, freer world enhanced by… Read the rest

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bare: the rock musical opens tonight at the Greenwich Theatre, following a hugely successful European Premiere at the Union Theatre earlier this year (read TheGayUK’s review of it here).
by Robin Foreman-Quercus | 9th October 2013

It is rare for me to outright insist on something but, if you see nothing else this year, see this. I will be reviewing it again this weekend and… Read the rest

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Madonna is often knocked these days. Whether it’s for having younger boyfriends (good for her, I say), adopting African children, or dressing ‘inappropriately’, Madonna is frequently ridiculed.
by Daniel Browne | 9th October 2013Even when making a statement such as dressing up as a boy scout in opposition to the Scouts in America not allowing gay people to join, Madonna was slated and told to… Read the rest

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Yep, Kid’s TV stalwart Andi Peter was spotted at the launch of Honest Burgers Portobello Road last night.
by Newsdesk | 9th October 2013

He was spotted chatting to the rather dishy co-founder Philip Eeeles. No sign of Edd The Duck – which would have made the picture complete.… Read the rest

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Last night Ed Miliband revealed his new front bench team, boasting 14 Women in his middle ranks and the demotion of three leading Blarites.
by Becky Graham | 8th October 2013

The Liberal Democrats, too, sprung a change which succeeded in infuriating Home Secretary Theresa May, in the firing of Home Office Minister; Jeremy Brown, who has been a leading advocate of the Tory-Liberal Democrat… Read the rest

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Last night Ed Miliband revealed his new front bench team, boasting 14 Women in his middle ranks and the demotion of three leading Blarites.
by Becky Graham | 8th October 2013

The Liberal Democrats, too, sprung a change which succeeded in infuriating H…

Last night Ed Miliband revealed his new front bench team, boasting 14 Women in his middle ranks and the demotion of three leading Blarites.
by Becky Graham | 8th October 2013

The Liberal Democrats, too, sprung a change which succeeded in infuriating H…