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Jan 9, 2021

Unfinished sympathy: How tabloids silenced Massive Attack singer Shara Nelson

As the singer and co-writer of Massive Attack’s groundbreaking 1991 hit Unfinished Sympathy, Shara Nelson had unique talent and the world…

Unfinished sympathy: How tabloids silenced Massive Attack singer Shara Nelson

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Tom Bishop

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May 23, 2024

Love Was Nothing Like a Song By Heart. Until It Was.

Passion can ignite when you least expect it

Love Was Nothing Like a Song By Heart. Until It Was.

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Tom Bishop

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May 10, 2024

‘Freeek!’ — George Michael’s huge 2002 comeback gamble

A bold single backed by a £1m music video. What could go wrong?

‘Freeek!’ — George Michael’s huge 2002 comeback gamble

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Tom Bishop

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Apr 24, 2024

‘Femme’ (2023) — Thriller Dares Us To Resist Masc Gay Power

A dark reflection on masculinity in gay culture

‘Femme’ (2023) — Thriller Dares Us To Resist Masc Gay Power

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Tom Bishop

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Apr 14, 2024

Patrick Stewart is Phenomenal in Queer Romcom ‘Jeffrey’

Groundbreaking 90s movie is a masterclass in playing gay

Patrick Stewart is Phenomenal in Queer Romcom ‘Jeffrey’

Tom Bishop

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Mar 9, 2024

Tired of London? Let’s go Zone 9

I love London — but it’s full-on, it can be crazy expensive, and sometimes you just want to get away. Welcome to Zone 9.

Tired of London? Let’s go Zone 9

Tom Bishop

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Feb 3, 2024

Yoof TV: How Max Headroom inspired Network 7 and The Word

Iconic 80s video host Max Headroom came from a TV movie that became a cult cyberpunk classic

Yoof TV: How Max Headroom inspired Network 7 and The Word

Tom Bishop

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Dec 6, 2023

Highly rated: XXX chat with adult film director Amory Peart

When does an X-rated movie become XXX? Award-winning adult film director Amory Peart explains.

Highly rated: XXX chat with adult film director Amory Peart

Tom Bishop

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Nov 26, 2023

Dancing through the Winter of Discontent (1978–79)

A wave of strikes hit the UK in 1978–79 — but we were also hit by new wave and disco

Dancing through the Winter of Discontent (1978–79)

Tom Bishop

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Nov 15, 2023

V (1983) — How Space Lizards Taught Us To Fight Fascism

V was a rollicking sci-fi TV series — but 40 years later its chilling warning about the rise of fascism is more relevant than ever

V (1983) — How Space Lizards Taught Us To Fight Fascism

Tom Bishop

Tom Bishop

Pop culture enthusiast who has written as a staffer on the BBC News website, plus freelance for Gay Times, Diva, Attitude & more. Based in Hackney, east London.

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