Episode 27: Coming Out (1979)

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Should the LGBT+ community assimilate or rebel? Lewis, a closeted writer, argues for assimilation in an anonymous editorial. His friends push against his conservative views. Coming Out aired in 1979 as part of the BBC’s Play for Today series. The argument still resonates today.


This episode includes spoilers. Coming Out can be watched on Britbox.

I couldn’t find a trailer. But here’s a relevant gay protest song from that same year.

Musical theme from PodSummit and Creative Commons Zero.
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