GAY TO Z
FIND OUT MORE
Related websites
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www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
0-9/4health/sex/lgb_comingout.html
Channel 4 website with advice on coming out to yourself and to others.
www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/
C/can_you_believe_it/debates/gaymuslims1.html
Channel 4' Gay Muslims website has organisations and information for LGBT Muslims.
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
0-9/4health/sex/lgb_effects.html
Information from Channel 4 on LGBT parenting.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
LGBT Youth Scotland is a national organisation for LGBT young people in Scotland. The website provides information on coming out and local support networks.
www.akt.org.uk
The Albert Kennedy Trust supports LGBT homeless young people in London and Greater Manchester.
www.queeryouth.org.uk
The website of Queer Youth Alliance: the UK Alliance of LGBT young people.
www.fflag.org.uk
Website of Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation for LGBT young people in Scotland.
www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk
LGBT History Month's website uncovers and celebrates the lives of LGBT people from the past. Get involved!
www.gaysport.info
The Gay Sport website has information on LGBT sports in Europe.
www.stonewall.org.uk/information_bank/
partnership/civil_partnership_act
Get Hitched! A Guide to Civil Partnerships from Stonewall.
www.switchboard.org.uk
Directory of LGBT switchboards across the UK and worldwide.
www.thegyc.com
The Gay Youth Corner, a website providing gay teen chat, web forums, advice, resources, information and more.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Think U Know is brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre and contains loads of information on internet safety and safe surfing for young people.
www.shelter.org.uk
Shelter's website offers advice and support on housing and homelessness. Alternatively, for urgent advice, call their free helpline on 0808 800 4444.
www.selfharm.org.uk
This site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.
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Gay to Z, programme 1, clip 1
Clip 1: Different reactions to coming out as LGB 04:35 – 13:14
- Opens with, 'If I could be any animal I'd be a gorilla.'
- Closes with, 'Homosexuality is always considered taboo, related to white people and a western disease.'
Gay to Z, programme 2, clips 1 to 2
Clip 1: A new life at university 02:23 – 05:31
- Opens with, 'Well, I'm 21 and I'm living in Brighton.'
- Closes with, 'That whole kind of coming out - I was about 20, then - was really sweet for me.'
Clip 2: Homophobia 10:13 – 16:09
- Opens with, 'I'm the type of person who has a lot of insecurities about the way I look.'
- Closes with, 'This is like the real family life that I suppose I've always wanted and enjoy being within.'
Gay to Z, programme 3, clips 1 to 3
Clip 1: Rolemodels and stereotypes 00:23 – 03:44
- Opens with, 'We've got two games to go this season.'
- Closes with, '…people who are just doing interesting things with their lives.'
Clip 2: Homophobic bullying 04:15 – 09:41
- Opens with, 'I actually do have a very funny phobia.'
- Closes with, 'They were a little bit like, "Ooh, wow, he can do it."'
Clip 3: Rolemodels and stereotypes 18:55 – 20:51
- Opens with, 'Nearly 300 miles away, Ollie is stuck in Chester and is dying to escape.'
- Closes with, 'I'm definitely going to try and help.'
Gay to Z, programme 4, clips 1 to 2
Clip 1: Self-harm and drinking 00:00 – 10:08
- Opens with, 'My ideal day would start with me winning the lottery.'
- Closes with, 'I can't see what the problem is.'
Clip 2: Having LGB parents and being an LGB parent 18:41 – 20:54
- Opens with, 'When Logan fell in love with Sarah she got more than she bargained for.'
- Closes with, 'Mummy can't drive.'
Gay to Z, programme 5, clips 1 to 3
Clip 1: Finding love 08:21 – 13:42
- Opens with, 'In Leicester, Lewis is still on the pull.'
- Closes with, 'Amazing. So are you.'
- Opens with, 'Hello, it's Saturday and it's Gay Pride in Brighton.'
- Closes with, 'Yeah, it was really wicked, definitely.'
Clip 3: Positivity 21:26 – 23:32
- Opens with, 'A great day celebrating all things gay at Pride in Brighton.'
- Closes with, 'Yeah, I'm gay and it's so wicked - yeah it's brilliant.'
