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Brighton: 50 Years of Gay
Documentary in which broadcaster and gay rights activist Simon Fanshawe examines the landmark Sexual Offences Act 1967, which legalised male homosexuality.
2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967, which legalised male homosexuality. Broadcaster and gay rights activist Simon Fanshawe examines this landmark change in the law and reveals the extraordinary story of the fight for equality through the colourful history of his hometown of Brighton.
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Wed 24 Jun 202000:25
Clips
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Video: What was it like to come out as gay in 1976?
Duration: 02:05
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Preview: 50 Years of Gay
Duration: 01:13
Music Played
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Queen
Under Pressure
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Louis Armstrong
La Vie En Rose
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Aretha Franklin
Respect
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The Spencer Davis Group
I'm A Man
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Roxy Music
Love Is The Drug (1999 Digital Remaster)
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Roxy Music
Love Is The Drug (1999 Digital Remaster)
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Culture Club
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
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The Cinematic Orchestra
To Build A Home
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Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Fanshawe |
| Executive Producer | Lisa Fairbank |
| Series Producer | Julie Heathcote |
| Executive Producer | Vince Rogers |
| Production Company | Factory Films Ltd |
