Michael Cashman talks Stonewall, '80s homophobia and making EastEnders history

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Attitude Heroes

Attitude Magazine

26 episodes

3 days ago

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, Attitude magazine interviews 12 of its all-time heroes for a landmark series of podcasts. Attitude Heroes is sponsored by the GREAT Britain campaign, which welcomes the world to visit, do business, invest and study in the UK. And Jaguar. For more product information please visit jaguar.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the show!

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Michael Cashman talks Stonewall, '80s homophobia and making EastEnders history

Attitude Heroes

1 hour 3 minutes 11 seconds

8 years ago

Michael Cashman talks Stonewall, '80s homophobia and making EastEnders history

In episode seven, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to former actor, activist and now member of the House of Lords, Michael Cashman. Michael discusses his role in co-founding LGBT+ rights charity Stonewall and his work to improve gay rights across the EU during his time as an MEP. He also chats about playing the first gay character in EastEnders, his involvement in the first gay kiss in British soap history, and the homophobia this unleashed from the media in the 1980s. Michael’s interview is fascinating and insightful. You won’t want to miss it!Attitude Heroes is produced by Wisebuddah and sponsored by the GREAT Britain campaign, which welcomes the world to visit, do business, invest and study in the UK, and also Jaguar. For more product information please visit jaguar.co.uk.

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