An overview of the capital city's queer history. The literary demimonde is first up, where we learn of Katherine Mansfield's lesbian affairs and a scandal involving Norris Davey - who later became Frank Sargeson. We find out about the role of the Dorian Society (1962-1986) and its subgroup the Homosexual Law Reform Society, which helped pave the way to decriminalisation in the 1980s. The programme also introduces viewers to our most famous tranys, Carmen and Georgina Beyer (MP). Historic newsclips and footage help bring the stories to life.
Queer Nation was the world's longest-running free-to-air factual television series for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender (LGBT) community. It ran for 11 seasons over nine years from 1996 and paved the way for other dedicated ...
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