Bonus episode: Erasure's Andy Bell reveals why he was jealous of George Michael

Bonus episode: Russell T Davies is asked a question by Paul O'Grady...: In this exclusive bonus episode of Attitude Heroes, one hero hands the baton to the next. Look out for our full podcast with Russell T Davies, coming soon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Attitude Heroes

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(Preview) Episode 1 - Ian McKellen: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in England and Wales, Attitude magazine interviews 12 of its all-time heroes for a landmark series of podcasts. In episode 1, Editor-in-Chief Matt Cain chats to actor Ian McK... by Attitude Heroes

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Bonus Episode: Sir Ian McKellen asks Paul O’Grady a question...: In this exclusive bonus episode of Attitude Heroes, one hero hands the baton to the next. Look out for our full podcast with Paul O’Grady, coming soon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Attitude Heroes

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Episode 1 - Sir Ian McKellen: 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. In episode 1, Editor-in-Chief Matt Cain chats to actor Ian McKe... by Attitude Heroes

49 min listen

Bonus episode: Stephen K Amos is asked a question by Russell T Davies: In this exclusive bonus episode of Attitude Heroes, one hero hands the baton to the next. Look out for our full podcast with Stephen K Amos coming soon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Attitude Heroes

3 min listen

Episode 2 - Paul O'Grady: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, Attitude magazine is interviewing some of its heroes for a landmark series of podcasts. In episode two, Editor-in-Chief Matt Cain chats to comedian and ... by Attitude Heroes

64 min listen

Julian Clary talks camp, comedy and living through the Aids crisis: In episode six, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to comedian and author Julian Clary. Julian discusses the homophobic bullying he experienced as a child and how he played up his campness in his early performances as a form of fighting back. He also... by Attitude Heroes

50 min listen

Bonus episode: Erasure's Andy Bell reveals why he was jealous of George Michael: In this exclusive bonus episode of Attitude Heroes, an '80s icon recalls the perils of visiting a gay bathhouse at the height of your fame. Look out for our full podcast with Andy Bell coming soon! by Attitude Heroes

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Episode 3 - Russell T Davies talks Queer as Folk, Doctor Who, and Canal Street's glory days: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, Attitude is interviewing some of its heroes for a landmark podcast series. In episode three, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to screenwriter Russ... by Attitude Heroes

74 min listen

Erasure's Andy Bell talks bullying, bathhouses, and gay '80s superstardom: In episode five, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to musician and Erasure frontman Andy Bell at his home in London. Andy talks about growing up as an effeminate boy on a council estate in Peterborough, his earliest sexual experiences, and the pressures... by Attitude Heroes

59 min listen

Stephen K Amos talks race, sexuality and equality in the world of comedy: In episode four, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to comedian Stephen K Amos backstage before his latest stand-up show in London. Stephen talks about growing up in a Nigerian family in the 1980s, coming out as gay in the straight world of stand-up, and ... by Attitude Heroes

62 min listen

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black talk love, relationship struggles and the reality of Tom's sexuality: The newly-married A-list couple discuss growing up gay in very different worlds, coming out to their families, and how they first met and fell in love. The also reveal details about their wedding, chat about the political role of their visibility as a... by Attitude Heroes

69 min listen

Bonus ep: Michael Cashman on the trauma of his partner being outed by the press: In this exclusive bonus episode of Attitude Heroes, former Eastenders star and British Labour politician Michael Cashman Look out for our full podcast coming soon! by Attitude Heroes

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Bonus Episode: Our next guest talks longevity and controversial comedy: In this exclusive bonus episode of Attitude Heroes, our next guest reflects on a particularly difficult point in his life - but who is it? Look out for our full podcast with our next guest coming soon! by Attitude Heroes

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Marc Almond discusses growing up gay, schoolboy sexual experiences, and X-rated Soft Cell work: Marc Almond discusses growing up gay in northern England, his sexual experiences as a schoolboy, and the X-rated work of his early career in Soft Cell. Attitude Heroes is sponsored by the GREAT Britain campaign, which welcomes the world to visit, do... by Attitude Heroes

60 min listen

Bonus ep: Mark Gatiss recalls how he came out to his family: In this exclusive bonus episode, actor, comedian and novelist Mark Gatiss recalls how he came out to his family his 20s - and reveals how they reacted to the news. Look out for our full podcast with the League of Gentlemen and Sherlock star coming... by Attitude Heroes

4 min listen

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... by Attitude Heroes

63 min listen

Rugby star Gareth Thomas talks growing up as a closeted gay man, the first time he had sex and how he came to accept himself: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, Attitude is interviewing some of its heroes for a landmark podcast series. In episode nine, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to former Welsh rugby... by Attitude Heroes

67 min listen

Bonus episode: Our next guest talks about coming out in sport: The next guest on that Attitude Heroes podcast is on fine form: candid, passionate, and perfectly happy to talk dirty. In this clip, he talks about his first sexual experience with a man. Attitude Heroes is produced by Wisebuddah and sponsored by the... by Attitude Heroes

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Mark Gatiss talks coming out, LGBT history, and political correctness in the gay community: In episode eight, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to writer, comedian and actor Mark Gatiss. He discusses growing up gay in County Durham in the 1970s, his long-standing love of Doctor Who, and his earliest sexual experiences with both men and women.... by Attitude Heroes

65 min listen

Gok Wan talks sexuality, masculinity and his battle against gay racial stereotypes: In episode 11, editor-in-chief Matt Cain chats to TV fashion guru Gok Wan. He talks about being persecuted as a mixed-race, overweight child, how he learned to use his camp as a shield, and his sexual and psychological awakening as a gay man. He also s... by Attitude Heroes

68 min listen

Bonus ep: Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black reveal who did the chasing when they first started dating: Olympic diver Tom Daley recalls how he did most the work at the start of his relationship with his husband, screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. Attitude Heroes is produced by Wisebuddah and sponsored by the GREAT Britain campaign, which welcomes the wor... by Attitude Heroes

6 min listen

Bonus ep: Gok Wan reveals how he came out to his parents with the help of an unsuspecting boyfriend: TV host and fashion guru Gok Wan recalls the "horrific" first meal his family shared together after he brought a boy home. Attitude Heroes is produced by Wisebuddah and sponsored by the GREAT Britain campaign, which welcomes the world ... by Attitude Heroes

4 min listen

Our next guest reveals the childhood trauma that preceded his global musical superstardom: Our next guest has been a musician for almost 40 years , has sold 30 million records worldwide and released more than 20 albums as a solo artist. Here, one of the most iconic stars of the late 20th century reveals how childhood trauma at home and at... by Attitude Heroes

5 min listen

Bonus ep: Get ready for the Attitude Heroes Greatest Hits podcast!: After 12 months of podcasts, we're celebrating the end of the year with a special Greatest Hits episode featuring all your favourite moments from the year. Whether it's Ian McKellen setting up Stonewall, Paul O'Grady having sex with sail... by Attitude Heroes

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Attitude Heroes: The Greatest Hits: Celebrate the end of 2017 with a special Greatest Hits episode featuring all your favourite moments from the series! From Ian McKellen and Paul O'Grady to Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black, we relive the best bits of the year as listeners reveal ho... by Attitude Heroes

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Bonus episode: Erasure's Andy Bell reveals why he was jealous of George Michael

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