Description
The television set - the humble box in the corner of almost every British household - has brought about some of the biggest social changes in modern times. It gives us a window into the lives of people who are different from us: different classes, different races, different sexualities. And through this window, we've learnt that, perhaps, we're not so different after all. Playing Gay in the Golden Age of British TV looks at gay male representation on and off the small screen - from the programmes that hinted at homoeroticism to Mary Whitehouse's Clean Up TV campaign, and The Naked Civil Servant to the birth of Channel 4 as an exciting 'alternative' television channel. Here, acclaimed social historian Stephen Bourne tells the story of the innovation, experimentation, back-tracking and bravery that led British television to help change society for the better.
About the Author
Stephen Bourne is the author of several books on the subject of Black history including Black Poppies and Under Fire. He is a graduate of the London College of Printing and received a MPhil from De Montfort University. He is also an honorary fellow of London South Bank University.
Reviews
Brilliantly researched and focused, PLAYING GAY is a shattering revelation of the depiction of the on-screen lives of gay men -- Lord Michael Cashman
A terrific read -- Peter Tatchell
A masterpiece -- Russell T Davies
Book Information
ISBN 9780750990134
Author Stephen Bourne
Format Paperback
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
