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I wish Doctor Who took its queer romance seriously

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022

The sapphic representation is glorious, but I could do without the mind games.

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  • Opinion

It’s A Sin isn’t just another sad gay story – it’s joyfully alive

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Don’t be put off – Russell T Davies’ AIDS drama authentically balances tragedy with a lust for life.

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  • Opinion

Face it, BBC: Doctor Who is queer now

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on January 10, 2021March 4, 2021

With Jodie Whittaker rumoured to be on her way out, it’s past time the show got to grips with the inherent queerness of a female Doctor.

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  • Film

Gay period dramas aren’t dead – ask the Iris Prize audience

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

All we want is for our historical lesbian movies to be cosy and reassuring when few other things are.

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  • Opinion

The anti-protest rule for BBC News staff misses the point

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

Stopping journalists from speaking up for trans rights is a backwards step for impartiality

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  • Opinion

Emilia’s three Oliviers are a really big deal

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on October 26, 2020February 9, 2021

The awards night love for this shouty, inclusive, all-female play is giving me hope for the future of theatre.

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  • Life

Skipping away from heteronormativity: coming out in my late twenties

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on September 23, 2020October 7, 2020

Now that I’m finally here, I’m making it Bi Visibility Day every day.

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  • Opinion

Levi Davis’ coming out warmed my anxious little heart

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on September 19, 2020September 18, 2020

Do I have to start watching rugby now?

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  • Life

Latecomers welcome: a thank-you to Becky Albertalli

  • by Ellie Wilson
  • Posted on September 18, 2020November 19, 2020

Her book inspired ‘Love, Simon’, but her own coming out story brought out the worst in the online queer community.

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  • Music

With ‘Dynamite’ BTS prove that there will always be a place for comforting pop

  • by Jodie Manning
  • Posted on August 24, 2020September 10, 2020

As BTS shatter records yet again, it is strangely comforting to realise that in this confusing world there is still a place for timeless pop music.

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    February 16, 2022
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