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Doctor Who and Eurovision? “It’s not hard to see why queer people feel so seen and so safe in both worlds.”

Juno Dawson, Doctor Who’s first trans writer, has said the science fiction show and Eurovision help to promote queer tolerance. The bestselling author, whose books include the global bestsellers, This Book is Gay and Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, wrote in this week’s Radio Times that a childhood love o

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Television

Drag Race UK icon Tia Kofi to host Big Eurovison Party on BBC on March 7

The Big Eurovision Party – a celebratory concert, filled to the brim with Eurovision legends and epic performances – will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday, March 7 at 11.40pm. Hosted by Eurovision royalty, Edsilia Rombley and Drag Race UK star, Tia Kofi, the Big Eurovision Party sho

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Colombian trans ecologist and Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist included on BBC’s list of 100 inspiring and influential women

The BBC has included Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera and Colombian trans ecologist Brigitte Baptiste on its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world. The BBC said about Brigitte Baptiste: “As a transwoman biologist, Brigitte Baptiste explores the c

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Radio programme to plunge into the colourful world of Leigh Bowery, 30 years after his death from AIDS

This year it will be 30 years since the death of performance artist, Leigh Bowery. Yet his influence on popular culture remains. From Alexander McQueen, RuPaul and Lady Gaga – he has inspired many of popular culture’s most recognised and feted. On Tuesday, December 31 on BBC Radio 4, Nick Grimshaw p

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBTQ+ News

It’s ‘because I look hot’! TAYCE, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, hits back at people criticising their participation in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Tayce, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has hit back at people criticising their participation in BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, saying it’s ‘because I look hot’  The 30-year-old Welsh drag queen will take to the floor alongside Strictly pro Kai Widdrington in the hopes of becoming not

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBTQ+ News

EastEnders star Heather Peace, who lives in Brighton, praises the BBC soap’s lesbian storyline

EastEnders star Heather Peace, who lives in Brighton, has praised the BBC soap’s lesbian storyline as her character Eve Unwin prepares to tie the knot with Suki Panesar, played by Balvinder Sopal. Eve and Suki, whose relationship began as a slow burn, have faced many obstacles along the way with Suk

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Music

Kate Bush tells BBC she’s “keen to start working on a new album”

Kate Bush, who returned to number one with her classic song Running Up That Hill in 2022, has told the BBC she is “very keen” to start working on new music. Bush, whose last album 50 Words for Snow was released in 2011, said there are “lots of ideas” she wants to pursue, telling Emma […]

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBTQ+ News

TV Licensing to add gender-neutral title following pressure from LGBTQ+ campaign

The gender-neutral title Mx will be added to TV Licensing’s application form following pressure from LGBTQ+ campaign Include Mx. To apply for a TV licence, applicants are required to provide a title. Currently, the drop down menu features a list of 12 titles including Lord, Lady, Professor, Reverend

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Music

Former manager of Sam Ryder to lead search for the United Kingdom’s next Eurovision act

The BBC has confirmed selection plans for the act and song that will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Leading UK music industry figure David May is leading the search with Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer of BBC Studios North. David previously worked closely with

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Arts

Ballet based on the life of Anne Lister, “the first modern lesbian”, to open in Leeds in 2026

Northern Ballet is to produce a new ballet based on the life of Anne Lister, “the first modern lesbian”, which will open in Leeds in 2026. Lister, who inspired the BBC TV show Gentleman Jack, was born in 1791. Her diaries detailed life at Shibden Hall near Halifax, and shared intimate details of her

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Television

Meet LILL – one of the fierce new queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 6

International drag icon, RuPaul, is back in Blighty with his cult competitive reality show. Rooted in camp, British pop culture, and famed for its unpredictability, Drag Race UK fans will be delighted with a rambunctious new cast, and a competition with even more twists, more laughs and more sass. S

By Graham Robson • 3 min read

Television

Meet LA VOIX – one of the fierce new queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 6

International drag icon, RuPaul, is back in Blighty with his cult competitive reality show. Rooted in camp, British pop culture, and famed for its unpredictability, Drag Race UK fans will be delighted with a rambunctious new cast, and a competition with even more twists, more laughs and more sass. S

By Graham Robson • 3 min read