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Michael Cashman talks Stonewall, '80s homophobia and making EastEnders history
FromAttitude Heroes
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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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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.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jul 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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