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The sociologist and writer Jeffrey Weeks explores the legacy of the first British Gay Pride Rally, held in 1972.

The sociologist and writer Jeffrey Weeks explores the legacy of the first British Gay Pride Rally, held in 1972. "Popping balloons, handing out leaflets, holding hands and blowing kisses, it was a joyous and unforgettable celebration of our sexualities and our new sense of identity and belonging," he remembers.
Producer: Neil Koenig

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Wed 3 Apr 2019 13:45
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