Virgin Radio Pridecast

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 o...

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 exper...

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. &nb...

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 Br...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Coronatio...

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...

Join Steve Denyer as he hosts this Madonna special celebrating her new album - Madonna Finally Enough Love to 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...

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 hol...

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 imp...

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...

Matt Cain Meets: Jake Graf   In this week Matt Cain chats to actor and filmmaker Jake Graf about his life; from growing up knowing he was trans to starting a family with his trans wife Hannah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian & Author Rosie Wilby is joined by fellow comedian Jen Ives and author Dean Atta as they discuss all things Queer Arts.   They discuss whether we still need dedicated queer arts spaces, festivals and platforms to showcase the work of LGBTQ+ filmmakers, musicians, authors, comedians and artists and whether specialist curation provides a safe space for authentic expression or whethe...

This week Matt Cain meets Welsh actress and star of Channel 4’s hit show It’s A Sin, JILL NALDER .    Jill discusses what it was like starring in It’s A Sin and also how her own life has been affected by HIV/Aids and why these experiences have inspired her to become a prominent voice in HIV activism today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long term friends and LGBTQ+ icons Duncan James and Gok Wan sit down for Quite A Queer Conversation. They chat first kisses , things they like about eachother, coming out stories and which song would soundtrack their life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian singer / songwriter and former frontman of pop duo Savage Garden, Darren Hayes joins Steve Denyer to pick his Pride Playlist.    Hear stories from his Savage Garden days, meeting Madonna and how he came to terms with his own sexuality as well as some stellar music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt Cain meets Welsh journalist and author Paul Burston. Paul shares stories from his incredible career in activism alongside being a founding editor of Attitude magazine, he has written for many publications including the Guardian, Time Out, The Times and The Sunday Times as well as being the founder of the Polari Prize for new and established LGBTQ+ writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

This week, Virgin Radio Pride Presenter and writer Matt Cain sits down for Quite A Queer Conversation with his fiance Harry Glasstone.   They chat about their first impressions of eachother, open vs closed relationships, the most romantic things they have ever done and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Denyer is joined by DAVID CARLYLE as he picks his Pride Playlist tracks.   David shares all the behind the scenes stories from It’s A Sin, talks about his recent marriage and shares his coming out story as well as his obsession with Celine Dion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjy and Rod are joined by the creator of hit TV show ‘This Is Going To Hurt’, ADAM KAY as he picks his top LGBTQ+ telly moments. Adam discusses his coming out journey, life on the frontline of the NHS, the process of creating ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ and, of course, picks some stellar TV moments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt Cain meets Britian’s first out Muslim Drag Queen, ASIFA LAHORE .    Discover more about Asifa’s fascinating LGBTQ+ journey and how they push the boundaries of what it means to be LGBT, South Asian and Muslim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer - songwriter, frequent Drag Race guest judge and all round icon Todrick Hall chats to his friend and fellow singer Anthony Gargiula for this weeks Quite A Queer Conversation.     They talk advice, coming out, gay icons and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Denyer is joined by Glyn Fussell, creator of the legendary LGBTQ+ club night Sink The Pink and the fabulous Mighty Hoopla festival.   Hear all the stories from the early days of Sink The Pink, why Glynn made the move from Bristol to Australia to find his queer family, touring with Mel C and his Mighty Hoopla headliner wish list! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Shivani chats to Dr Sam from the incredible 56 Dean Street, a sexual health clinic in central London. Dr Sam chats about busts the myths around Monkeypox, shares his top sexual health tips and some important information on HIV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queer Britain is a new museum in Kings Cross celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and this week Matt Cain Meets Joseph Galliano to talk about why teaching our history needs to be inclusive and his experience setting up the museum and its exhibitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.