The Ben Hunte Interviews
Presenter and journalist Ben Hunte interviews his LGBTQ heroes about their unforgettable gay moments.
“I can’t bear Ru Paul’s Drag Race"
Ben talks to Paul O’Grady about polari and the impact of his alter ego Lily Savage.
“I didn’t see anybody who represented me"
Ben Hunte talks to comedian Stephen K. Amos about growing up black, gay and funny.
"I want to see homophobia made history"
Peter Tatchell talks to Ben Hunte about his role in gay activism.
"Seeing two women kissing on TV blew my mind"
Ben Hunte talks to Ruth Hunt, CEO of Stonewall, the UK's leading LGBT campaigners.
“You still can't be who you are"
Journalist Dean Eastmond tells Ben Hunte about finding gay solidarity through his cancer.
“Everyone was talking about that kiss"
Ben Hunte meets Benjamin Cohen, founder of LGBT media organisation PinkNews.
“She held hands with a dying AIDS patient"
Ben Hunte talks to HIV activist and prevention campaigner Greg Owen.
“Lesbians on-screen were always white women"
Gina Yashere tells Ben about life as a comedian and the importance of representation.
“I’ve heard a lot of bad coming out stories"
Ben meets LGBT lifestyle YouTuber, Calum McSwiggan.
“Families fell out over the gay marriage vote"
Ben meets BBC Three’s “Queer Britain” host Riyadh Khalaf.
“When she came out, I thought it was fake news"
Ben Hunte talks to the owner of Europe's top lesbian magazine, "Diva" – Linda Riley.
"Your gender is between your ears, not your legs"
Ben Hunte meets Stephanie Hirst and discusses life as a transgender media personality.











