Virgin Radio Pridecast

Heartstopper, Celebrity Big Brother and West End star Bradley Riches is here with conversations about being your authentic self. This week is a conversation between Bradley and radio presenter Will Njobvu, where they discuss Will finally living as his authentic self, having come out in 2022 following his private struggles with being black and gay.

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Kayleigh Hughes explores the highs and lows of the UK Queer bar scene and asks if it's on the verge of disappearing for good. Featuring contributions from 'I Kissed A Girl' star Eva Adamson, Virgin Radio's Steve Denyer and Editor in Chief of Diva, Roxy Bourdillon.

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On this episode Emma speaks to photographer turned author Juano Diaz about his first book “Slum Boy” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester.

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New Labour Cabinet Minister Chris Bryant MP about his LGBTQ+ story and shares his ultimate Pride Playlist!

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Dissecting whether LGBTQIA+ people can safely use online spaces and dating apps to understand and inform their sexual orientation. Are the queer community desperate to be loved? And, with expert advice, we'll give practical advice on how young queer folk can stay safe online.

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Connor Moseley dives into the expectations that society has on LGBTQIA+ people around intimacy and relationships. How do the queer folk of today navigate it all? We also amplify the voices of ace-spec individuals; how do asexual people deal with 'sexpectations'?

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On this episode Emma speaks to author and star of The Chase Paul Sinha also known as the Sinnerman about his autobiography “One Sinha Lifetime” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester.

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Rod Thomas AKA Bright Light Bright Light joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to pick his ultimate pride playlist and chat about life around music. Rod is based in New York and is an independent singer-songwriter best known for his contributions to the nu-disco, synthpop, dance, and house music genres. 

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August is South Asian Heritage Month and Virgin Radio Pride is here to shine a light on the experiences of brown and queer individuals! Why? Because South Asian culture is bursting with camp and colour! Join host Shiv for this Virgin Radio Pride special that celebrates the unique vibrant spirit of the community.

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On this episode of the Queer Book Club Emma speaks with author Matt Cain about his prolific body of work which includes the titles The Madonna of Bolton, Becoming Ted, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, and his latest release, One Love. Plus Emma asks Matt to share with us three great reads perfect for taking on a summer holiday.

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Daniel Harding look at how 15 years of Grindr has affected LGBTQ+ communities and dating culture!

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Adrian Smith looks at the changes since he made his groundbreaking documentary about ADHD for Virgin Radio Pride last year. 

Joined by 4 remarkable ADHD'ers and friends including Virgin Radio’s Eddy Temple-Morris, they tackle the questions that have arisen since Adrian was diagnosed alongside the major milestones that have taken place over 2024.

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Award winning sport presenter Jack Murley sits downs with members of the LGBTQ+ community who know exactly what it’s like to compete on the biggest stage in sport!

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Multi award-winning American actor and signer Billy Porter joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to pick their ultimate pride playlist. 

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On this episode Emma speaks to New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune about his various books and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester.

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Team GB Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to share her ultimate pride playlist! 

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David Morgan, comedy compere and co-host of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! joins Steve Denyer live at Latitude Festival to pick the songs that soundtrack his Pride, from Break Free by Ariana Grande to Sexy Boy by Air! 

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Vicki Blight, Adele Roberts, Kate Holderness, editor of DIVA Magazine Roxy Bourdillon and actress from the L word Rachel Shelley discuss the impact of the era-defining show for queer women “The L Word” at its 20th anniversary.

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On this episode Emma speaks to author Kirsty Loehr about her book “A Short History of Queer Women” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester.

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Bradley Riches, star of the global phenomenon coming-of-age queer drama 'Heartstopper', joins Steve Denyer on Virgin Radio Pride to pick the songs that soundtrack his Pride, from ABBA and Beyonce to Babies The Musical!

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Heartstopper star Bradley Riches speaks to former X Factor winner Matt Terry about his journey to be authentically himself!

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DIVA editor-in-chief and author Roxy Bourdillon deep dives into 50 extraordinary years of sapphic nightlife history. In this fascinating documentary, she meets the queer innovators shaping the scene right now, and the trailblazing lesbians who paved the way so that we could party. Who said the lesbian bar is over? This sapphic party is only just getting started...

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Bisexual new mum, comedian and actor Samantha Baines is joined by lesbian IVF equality campaigners and influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon- Evans as well as bisexual dad and author Lewis Oakley with a live audience at the top of the tower for a very funny and very informative Q&A about parenting.

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On this episode Emma speaks to author Laura Kay about her new book “Making It” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester.

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Television icon Trisha Goddard shares her Pride Playlist and speaks to Steve Denyer about how much she’s learnt about trans and non-binary identities from listening to her child and her many friends within the queer community.

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Trainee broadcast journalist Alexander Parnham Cope heads to Leeds to celebrate and remember the UK's first Trans Conference which took place in the city 50 years ago this year. Plus a discussion with non-binary musician Coby O'Brien.

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On this episode Emma speaks to American author August Thompson about his new book “Anyone’s Ghost” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester.

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TV personality, model and former prison officer -Jaxon Feeley is determined to normalise trans people in the mainstream media. He joins Steve Denyer to discuss his journey and pick his ultimate pride playlist.

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Heartstopper, Celebrity Big Brother and west end star Bradley Riches is here with conversations about being your authentic self.

This week its a conversation between Bradley as one of the most prominent Gen Z queer celebrities in the UK and LGBTQ+ boomer John Dash in a conversation covering the difference between being queer when John was coming out vs the world we live in today.

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On this episode we get the latest book recommendations from queer lit in Manchester.

This week Emma chats to LGBTQ+ author Simon James Green who has had some of his work controversially banned by education boards.

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The amazing Adele Roberts shares some of her inspirational story, joined by her partner the amazing Kate Holderness whilst selecting some of their ultimate Pride Playlist with Steve Denyer.

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The legendary author, broadcaster, former editor of Attitude and Channel 4 culture editor Matt Cain talks to Steve Denyer about his life and career, whilst telling us his ultimate Pride Playlist.

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All things queer lit with Emma Goswell.

This week Emma chats to author of "Gay man talking" and journalist Daniel Harding.

We also head to Manchester's northern quarter to "queer lit" to find out the latest LGBTQ books hitting our shelves.

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Queer history belongs to us all.

Rosie Wilby, comedian, journalist and author talks queer history with expert guests.

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The former X factor talks to Steve Denyer about how the pressures of being on the biggest TV show in the country at the time, his music career and coming out in 2024 whilst picking out his Pride Playlist.

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How can we be HIV free by 2030?

Virgin Radio presenter Graeme Smith hosts this groupchat with Hollyoaks actor David McPherson, his husband David Allwood and the HIV expert and broadcaster Susan Cole.

In this at times deeply emotional group chat we hear about how Peter found out he was HIV positive and how over a decade later his husband David is still negative, all thanks to HIV medication keeping him undetectable, meaning the virus is untransmittable (U=U). We also hear about how prep has changed the game for HIV.

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In homage to all the mums and dads out there who have created a safe space for their queer kids to play and explore at home.

The brilliant Rob Madge drops in to chat with Steve Denyer about his new show "My Son's a queer (but what can you do?)"

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Ahead of football’s European Championships that start this week, Steve Denyer chatted to former England player, LIANNE SANDERSON for her My Pride Playlist…

Here she talks through her life and musings exclusively with Virgin Radio Pride's Steve Denyer and tells us the tracks that are the most important to her.

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Emma Goswell is here with a brand new show to Virgin Radio Pride, bringing you the best in new and established LGBTQ+ literature.

This week, Emma was joined by DANIEL HARDING, the author of Gay Man Talking: All the Conversations We Never Had ...plus the team at Queer Lit in Manchester’s Northern Quarter are here with their picks of the best reads that week.

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TRIGGER WARNING: SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND SOME PARTS OF THIS PROGRAMME UPSETTING

Social media is a place that can be gender and sexuality affirming for many, in fact most LGBTQ+ young people now come out online first. But as well as being a place where many young people feel empowered, it can also expose them to abusive, distressing or harmful content.

Esther Ghey is the mother of trans teenager Brianna Ghey who was murdered in a park by two young people who had been exposed to extreme content online and were using social media to plan their murder.

In this world exclusive for Virgin Radio Pride, the inspirational Esther Ghey opens up to her friend, the trans activist and reality TV star Jaxon Feeley about keeping young people safe online, in particular young LGBTQ+ people.

We hear from OFCOM, Snapchat, TikTok, online safety charities and the headteacher of a school in South Wales about how to protect more young people from being exposed to extreme material at such a young age and how to prevent more cases like the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey.

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Her stand up comedy is still the stuff of legend. Suzy Izzard has been out since 1985.

She is one of the UK's funniest stand-up comics of her generation and more recently an actor and activist.

Here she talks through her life and musings exclusively with Virgin Radio Pride's Steve Denyer and tells us the tracks that are the most important to her.

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Virgin Radio Pride is back for 2024 and we have some huge names lined up for you between now and September.

Check out some of the launch show with Steve Denyer live from the top of the News Tower at London Bridge on Saturday June 1st

Live interviews with LGBTQ+ legends in the studio:

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Emma is joined by author Luma Mufleh and travel expert Rob Staines.

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Emma is joined by Dr Ronx and the hosts of the Bisexual Brunch podcast, Lewis Oakley and Ashley Byrne 

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JoinDAMIAN KERLIN and his guests SHIVANI DAVE, JUDE GUAITAMACCHI & INDIA WILLOUGHBY for a celebration of the history and joy of what it is to be trans and non-binary today!.

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Join Vicki Blight, Lotte Jeffs & Lewis Oakley for a discussion on all things LGBTQ+ parenthood

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to award-winning journalist and author Tufayel Ahmed!

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to author and everyone's favourite TV doctor, Dr Ranj!

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ADHD is a trending disability, and anyone can easily get a diagnosis. At least, that’s what the media would have you believe lately – but this statement couldn’t be further from the truth. 

This 60-minute documentary follows the eye-opening journey of TV presenter, AIDY SMITH, as he embarks on the journey of his own diagnosis. Along the way, he will speak to a variety of notable people who have looked their own demons face on to offer a glimpse into the reality of living with this condition. What society believes hyperactive children throwing chairs across a classroom is so much more.

Get a first-hand account ofwhat it’s really like to live with this condition, while witnessing what a pathway to diagnosis is really like.

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Join AIDY SMITH for the first of two documentaries for Virgin Radio Pride. This week Aidy looks at those members of our community living with tourettes and reflects on his own experiences the condition.

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Writer and journalistPAUL BURSTON steps up to the My Pride Playlist microphone on Monday to pick his top Pride tracks.

Paul chats through his varied career including writing for Attitude, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Time Out, his role as curator and host of the award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon Polari and founder of The Polari Prize book awards for LGBTQ+ writers and featuring in the British Council’s Global List of ‘33 visionary people promoting freedom, equality and LGBT rights around the world’ in 2016.

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Is there more pressure to look good in the gay community? And could it be contributing to a rise in gay men suffering from body dysmorphia? In this programme for Virgin Radio PrideALEX MILSOM investigates the pressure on Queer men to look perfect, and the extreme lengths they go to get there.

Alex meets reality TV star CHARLIE KING to hear how his traumatic experience in the public eye triggered his body dysmorphia, driving him to get plastic surgery. We hear from the gay personal trainer MATT BOYLEStrying to help his clients have a healthy relationship with their body, chat to clubbers in Soho about body dissatisfaction and the brutal realities of dating, and find out when to seek help and how with the BDD FOUNDATION.

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Author and broadcaster Matt Cain takes a look at the legacy of Section 28, the ruling that saw any mention of LGTBQ+ banned from the classroom. 

To mark twenty years since the act was repealed Matt gathers 3 queer young people to hear tales from writer Juno Dawson, musician Dan Gillespie Sells, headteacher John Naples-Campell and former teacher Catherline Lee MBE to reflect on how being queer in the classroom has changed.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Jessica Fostekew.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Patrick Mcpherson.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Director D. Smith.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Kenny Ethan Jones & Charlie Craggs.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Emmett de Monterey.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Francis Haugen & Stuart Armfield.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families, and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Paul David Gould.

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​​The Only Gay in the Village is a touching documentary that tells the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who have lived as the sole gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or queer person in their towns or villages. 

The hour-long heartwarming documentary is narrated by Ian H Watkins from the pop group Steps. Ian who grew up in the beautiful serene town Cwm-parc in Wales,  describes his experience of growing up as “tough” due to the lack of representation around him and would often feel like the “only gay in the village”,  which the documentary goes onto explore with a variety of contributors from the LGBTQ+ community.

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Singer, model, presenter and all round 80s icon Sam Fox joins Steve to pick her Pride Playlist.

Over the course of the hour expect to hear Sam’s remarkable journey from Page 3 model to proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sam talks about the struggle of coming to terms with her sexuality, her career in music and shares many a celebrity encounter in the 1980s.

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Dan Gillespie Sells is perhaps best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the rock group The Feeling. Outside of the band Dan has been very busy, composing the score for the hit west end musicial Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and, more recently, Brokeback Mountain.

Dan chats to Steve about his coming out journey, the beginnings of The Feeling, working on West End musicals and some exciting projects still in the works.

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Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley step up to the My Pride Playlist microphone for our first ever double headed MPP. 

Lotte and Stu are the hosts of ‘From Gay to Ze’ podcast and authors of ‘The Queer Parent’. 

Lotte is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor for Grazia Magazine, Stu is a publicist that has worked on some of the biggest film franchises in history including Star Wars, Jurassic World, Avengers, Harry Potter and most recently, Barbie. 

Over the course of the hour Lotte and Stu share their frank and honest experiences as LGBTQ+ parents, this is a fantastic listen and one definitely not to be missed!

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Bisi Alimi is the founder and the Executive Director of the Bisi Alimi Foundation, an organisation working to accelerate social acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria.

The charity’s aim is work towards a Nigeria where everyone is equal irrespective of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. 

This is a fascinating chat where Bisi talks through his troubled childhood growing up in Nigeria, the state of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa and the incredibly important work of his charity.

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Benjy and Rod are back on Virgin Radio Pride delving into some top LGBTQ+ telly moments!

In this episode they are joined by the actor Charlie Condou.

Charlie chats through his career, from Gimme Gimme Gimme to Coronation Street, and picks his favourite telly moments.

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Emma Goswell is back on Virgin Radio Pride with her Weekend Outing every Sunday from 6pm - 9pm!

In this episode Emma chats to Keith from the LGBTQ+ charity Mermaids and Kate O'Donnell.

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Emma Goswell is back on Virgin Radio Pride with her Weekend Outing every Sunday from 6pm - 9pm!

In this episode Emma chats to Eric Marcus from the podcast Making Gay History.

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Emma Goswell is back on Virgin Radio Pride with her Weekend Outing every Sunday from 6pm - 9pm!

In this episode Emma chats to the Queer I Am podcast and the world's first openly trans referee Lucy Clark.

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Emma Goswell is back on Virgin Radio Pride with her Weekend Outing every Sunday from 6pm - 9pm!

In this episode Emma chats to Proud 2 B Parents, an inclusive organisation for all routes to parenthood, and 3 Queers and a Song Contest, a fabulous podcast for anyone interested in Eurovision!

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to trans icon, campaigner and bestselling author, Juno Roche.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to Elaine Chambers, an Army nurse who was thrown out of the military for being a lesbian.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to authors and LGBTQ+ parents Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley about their book From Gay To Ze.

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For a while, MPOX (previously named monkeypox) looked set to be the next covid. Fortunately, the outbreak in the UK was largely controlled - but one year on, it's still blighting the lives of gay, bisexual and queer men who have sex with men. So where are we at? How has our understanding of the science changed? And what do people who've had the virus have to say about their painful experiences? 

We've got a special look at all of this on Wednesday at 7 pm as comedian and What The Pox? podcast host MARTIN JOSEPH explores in MPOX: One Year On -  a QueerAF production for Virgin Radio Pride.

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Writer, radio presenter, Church of England clergyman and multi-instrumentalist Richard Coles joins Steve to pick his Pride Playlist.

Richard shares stories from his time in The Communards with Jimmy Somerville, coming to terms with his sexuality, his work as a Vicar and life as an author. 

Richard’s Pride Playlist includes tracks from Bronski Beat, Prince, Soul II Soul, Noel Coward & The Smiths.

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Broadcasting legend and the latest member of the Virgin Radio family NICK GRIMSHAW joins Steve for My Pride Playlist.

Nick shares the song that always makes him want to dance, his coming out journey, his experiences at Pride and stories from his illustrious career in broadcasting. 

Nick’s Pride Playlist includes tracks from Ru Paul, Grace Jones, George Michael, Sylvester, Bronski Beat and Diana Ross!

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Join comedian and author ROSIE WILBY, co-founder of UK Black Pride LADY PHYLL and founder of Lesbian Visibility Week LINDA RILEYfor a discussion on queer community. 

Are we still the ‘logical family’ that Armistead Maupin once wrote about? Or now that we are more conscious of the complex intersectional identities represented within the LGBTQ+ community, is it more difficult to represent everyone all of the time? As LGBTQ+ venues close down, is it a sign of progress or a concern that our safe spaces, not to mention our history, are disappearing?

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#1 Sunday Times best-selling novelist, screenwriter, journalist, columnist for Attitude Magazine, JUNO DAWSON joins Steve for My Pride Playlist.

Juno chats partying in Gran Canaria, SKIN as an inspiration, her love for Placebo and her take on life for the trans community in this country. 

Juno’s Pride Playlist includes tracks from Kylie, Spice Girls, Madonna, Little Mix, Skunk Anansie and Placebo!

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A brand new season of My Pride Playlist begins with S’Express’ very own Mark Moore who joins Steve Denyer to pick his top Pride tracks!!

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We chat to Marlena, a sexual health advisor from the incredible LGBTQ+ Sexual Heath clinic 56 Dean Street.

Marlena answers those difficult to ask questions and busts some myths around LGBTQ+ sexual health. From PREP to MPOX, chem Sex to testing, a whole host of issues affecting LGBTQ+ Sexual Health are covered in this fascinating chat with one of the country’s leading Sexual Health Clinics. 

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Join comedian and author Rosie Wilby joined by her guests Dr Qazi Rahman (one of the leading scientists in the area of sexual orientation) and Dr Alfredo Carpineti (a queer Italian astrophysicist that works as a senior science journalist for IFLScience) for a discussion on all things queer science.

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Join comedian and author ROSIE WILBY as she hosts ‘Outed in 2023’ on Virgin Radio Pride. 

Rosie will be joined by LGBTQ+ activist PETER TATCHELL and author PAUL BURSTON to discuss outing.

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Welcome to Matt & Harry!

A brand new show from bestselling author Matt Cain and life coach Harry Glasstone.

Together, they're talking about all things relationships! From partners, friends, families and everything in-between, Matt and Harry want to explore what makes relationships in the queer community so special.

So, they're putting their heads together to solve your dilemmas, put their own relationship under the microscope in a game of Mr & Mr, and chat to a very special guest each week.

This week, Matt chats to bestselling author Laura Kay about her new novel Wild things, looking at unrequited love between two best friends.

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In this hour long documentary, Debbie Ryan delves into the life of George Michael and his influence on LGBTQ+ culture. Telling his life story from his start in East Finchley born into a Greek-Cypriot family, to the rise of Wham! we’ll hear how he broke down music barriers and despite being forced to reveal his sexuality, he became a proud gay superstar. 

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Steve Denyer is joined by HIV activist and one of the first people diagnosed with HIV in the UK, Jonathan Blake. 

Jonathan shares the heart-breaking story of when he was diagnosed with HIV at a time when the virus was labelled a death sentence and what it was like to live with the virus throughout the height of the pandemic. 

He explains how he became the inspiration for a character in the hit movie Pride. 

He also discusses how far we’ve come in the treatment of HIV and what’s still left to achieve.

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Steve Denyer is joined by trailblazing trans journalist, author and presenter Paris Leesas she picks herPride Playlist.

Paris shares stories from her youth and the struggles she faced growing up trans, her take on the issues facing the trans community today and the climate emergency. 

Her Pride Playlist picks range from 90s rave to Kelly Rowland to Sugababes!

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Join Christian Hewgill on Virgin Radio Pride for 'A World Cup For Us? Qatar 2022',an in-depth LGBTQ+ panel preview of this year’s men’s football World Cup and what it means for the community of LGBTQ+ football fans.

Christian will be joined on the hour-long special byChris Paourosfrom the LGBT+ Football Fan Group of Tottenham Hotspur ‘Proud Lillywhites’, football writer and journalist at The Athletic-Adam Craftonand chair of Sports Media LGBT+-Jon Holmes.

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Virgin Radio presenter Vicki Blightsits down for Quite A Queer Conversation with actress Rachel Shelley, best know for playing Helena Peabody inthe TV series‘The L Word’.

If you didn’t know; ‘The L Word’ follows the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who live in West Hollywood, California. It ran from 2004 to 2008. 

They chat about rolemodels, dating disasters, having children in a homosexual relationship and the future of the LGBTQ+ scene.

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News from Westminster is never far from the headlines, with political conversation part of the national discourse every day. Government policy, especially for those passionate about LGBT rights, is an important talking point for many people across the UK.

Now, Calum Macdonald tells the story of LGBT men and women in the front and back benches. From the story of Maureen Colquhoun the first out lesbian in Parliament to Chris Smith, the first openly gay MP, the programme will explore how Pride In Politics has never been more important.

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This Summer was 50 years since the first London Pride event, these events are a chance to hit the streets, celebrate freedom and be a visible part of the LGBTQ+ community. But what’s it like when you want to be a part of Pride, but you can’t go outside, you’re far from free and often forgotten about by society?

In a special programme on Virgin Radio Pride, Emma Goswell hears about the experiences of people who have lived and worked in prisons to explore how the principles of the first event are honoured in prisons in England and Wales in 2022. They’ll share what it’s like to hold and take part in Pride events, and how you can still celebrate being part of the LGBTQ+ community whilst doing time.

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Poet’s Dean Atta and Nikita Gill sit down for a Quite A Queer Conversation. They chat about secret first kisses in school cupboards, the importance of queer literature, Whitney Houston and coming out stories.

Dean is a British poet of Greek Cypriot and Caribbean descent. He has been listed by The Independent newspaper as one of the 100 most influential LGBT people in the United Kingdom.

Nikita is a British-Indian poet, playwright, writer and illustrator based in the south England. She has written and curated seven volumes of poetry. Her new book ‘These Are the Words’ was released on the 18th August.

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The sun is shining, brightly coloured bunting flutters from London’s streets, traffic has been stopped - it’s the 50th Anniversary of Pride. Thousands of the LGTBQ+ community and their allies will march through the streets in celebration. Joining the party is a group representing the Armed Forces.

But there is a dark legacy of criminalising and ostracizing the LGBTQ people who served the British Armed Forces. Until the year 2000 being LGBTQ+ in the armed forces was an offence which could lead to dishonourable discharge, harassment or even a jail sentence.

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Join Rosie Wilby alongside her guests Jane Chance Czyzselska - psychotherapist and former editor of Diva magazine,  Professor Jacqui Gabb - Professor of Sociology and Intimacy, and Psychotherapist - Pretish Raja-Helm for an in depth discussion into all things queer love and dating.

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This week Benjy and Rod are joined by singer songwriter and former X Factor star, Lucy Spraggan as she picks her top LGBTQ+ telly moments.

Lucy discusses life on the X Factor and where her musical career has taken her since the show. She also discusses lesbian representation in TV and the struggles facing the trans community today.  

Lucy talks about the impact of Coronation Street’s groundbreaking trans storyline with Hayley Cropper and explains why the animated series Arthur made it onto her list of LGBTQ+ telly picks!

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The Eurovision Song Contest has always held a special place in the hearts of many LGBTQ+ fans. From the music, to the performers, to the spectacle, it's always been a place where people can be themselves. 

For Virgin Radio Pride, Steve Holden takes a look at why it's felt like such a safe space for the queer community. He's also the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast and has been speaking to LBGTQ+ contestants, employees and fans about why it's so well loved. He also explores some of the artists who've been out and proud on the world's biggest live music stage. 

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Join Steve Denyer as he hosts this Madonna special celebrating her new album - Madonna Finally Enough Loveto commemorate Madonna’s 50 number ones on the American Billboard Dance Chart. 

Over the course of the documentary the likes of Chris Evans, Darren Hayes, and Graham Norton all share their top Madonna stories, from meeting her backstage at the Brits, starring in her music videos to even sharing a stage with her at London’s O2!

And of course this is all soundtracked by Madonna’s excellent musical catalogue. Expect to hear hits such as Vogue, Like A Prayer and Holiday as we chart the career of this once in a generation artist.

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Radio and TV presenter Stephanie Hirst takes a candid look into the unspoken issues surrounding transgender people. 

Featuring: Paris Munro, Cleo Madeleine and several figures from the trans and non-binary community, we bust some of the myths and misconceptions about trans people and ask the difficult questions that need to be heard.  Plus, we join Lee Lester from the Mermaids, as he holds a discussion with members of the public.

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Julia Hardy is a non-binary gaming presenter (recently came out as non-binary). They are best known for presenting ‘The Gaming Show’ and ‘The Top Gear Gaming Show’. They are everywhere in the world of gaming.

Aoife Wilson (she/her) is the head of video at EuroGamer. She is best known for hosting BAFTA Gaming and streaming on Twitch.

They chat about soundtracks to their lives, the importance of gaming within the community, and if there is still a large prejudice towards non-binary people.

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Steve Denyer is joined by the fabulous LAYTON WILLIAMS as he picks his Pride Playlist. 

Layton talks through his time starring in lead roles in the West End smash hits Billy Elliot and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as well as venturing into TV with roles in Bad Education and ITV’s brand new drag competition Queens For The Night. 

Layton’s picks range from TATU to Beyonce to Spice Girls.   

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