LGBTQ History – Fighting Proud – the untold story of the gay men who served in WWII

Part of Reanalysed Week on WW2TV

In today’s show historian Stephen Bourne will share some fascinating stories of the gay men who served in the armed forces and at home, and brings to light the great unheralded contribution they made to the war effort. From RAF hero Ian Gleed – a Flying Ace twice honoured for bravery by King George VI – to the homefront, and Alan Turing’s work on breaking the ‘enigma machine’ and his subsequent persecution.

There will be tales of love and courage in Blitzed-out London and at the front lines, and Stephen will talk about the crucial work of Noel Coward – who was hated by Hitler for his work entertaining the troops.

Stephen Bourne is a British writer, film and social historian specialising in Black heritage, LGBTQ History and gay culture. https://stephenbourne.co.uk/

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