Virgin Radio Pridecast

Steve Denyer is joined by the fabulous LAYTON WILLIAMS as he picks his Pride Playlist.  Layton talks through his time starring in lead roles in the West End smash hits Billy Elliot and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as well as venturing into TV with roles in Bad Education and ITV’s brand new drag competition Queens For The Night.  Layton’s picks range from TATU to Beyonce to Spice Girls.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Cain Meets: Jake Graf In this week Matt Cain chats to actor and filmmaker Jake Graf about his life; from growing up knowing he was trans to starting a family with his trans wife Hannah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian & Author Rosie Wilby is joined by fellow comedian Jen Ives and author Dean Atta as they discuss all things Queer Arts. They discuss whether we still need dedicated queer arts spaces, festivals and platforms to showcase the work of LGBTQ+ filmmakers, musicians, authors, comedians and artists and whether specialist curation provides a safe space for authentic expression or whether it’s a form of segregation which limits audiences and the potential for mainstream crossover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt Cain meets Welsh actress and star of Channel 4’s hit show It’s A Sin, JILL NALDER.  Jill discusses what it was like starring in It’s A Sin and also how her own life has been affected by HIV/Aids and why these experiences have inspired her to become a prominent voice in HIV activism today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long term friends and LGBTQ+ icons Duncan James and Gok Wan sit down for Quite A Queer Conversation. They chat first kisses, things they like about eachother, coming out stories and which song would soundtrack their life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian singer / songwriter and former frontman of pop duo Savage Garden, Darren Hayes joins Steve Denyer to pick his Pride Playlist.  Hear stories from his Savage Garden days, meeting Madonna and how he came to terms with his own sexuality as well as some stellar music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt Cain meets Welsh journalist and author Paul Burston.Paul shares stories from his incredible career in activism alongside being a founding editor of Attitude magazine, he has written for many publications including the Guardian, Time Out, The Times and The Sunday Times as well as being the founder of the Polari Prize for new and established LGBTQ+ writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Virgin Radio Pride Presenter and writer Matt Cain sits down for Quite A Queer Conversation with his fiance Harry Glasstone. They chat about their first impressions of eachother, open vs closed relationships, the most romantic things they have ever done and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Denyer is joined by DAVID CARLYLE as he picks his Pride Playlist tracks. David shares all the behind the scenes stories from It’s A Sin, talks about his recent marriage and shares his coming out story as well as his obsession with Celine Dion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjy and Rod are joined by the creator of hit TV show ‘This Is Going To Hurt’, ADAM KAY as he picks his top LGBTQ+ telly moments.Adam discusses his coming out journey, life on the frontline of the NHS, the process of creating ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ and, of course, picks some stellar TV moments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.