The Log Books

Nov 11 2024 42 ep. 36 mins 1k
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**Best New Podcast (Gold) at the British Podcast Awards 2020**

What if you could glimpse into LGBTQIA+ life from decades ago? Since 1974 volunteers at Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline, have written notes in the charity's log books. Hosts Tash Walker and Adam Zmith are re-opening these pages today, to explore untold stories from Britain’s queer history.

Each episode explores a different theme from LGBTQIA+ life through log book entries, dozens of voices sharing their own memories, and conversations about being queer today.

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Feb 22 2022 36 mins  
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“Thank you for being here” | Episode 10

Jan 09 2022 56 mins  
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Jan 02 2022 62 mins  
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“Interested and willing” | Episode 8

Dec 26 2021 66 mins  
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“The inability of others to understand” | Episode 7

Dec 19 2021 50 mins  
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“Needs support and reassurance” | Episode 6

Dec 12 2021 54 mins  
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“They do mean us harm” | Episode 5

Dec 05 2021 52 mins  
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