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S1E5: Adèle Anderson - Radical Queen to Trans Trailblazer

S1E5: Adèle Anderson - Radical Queen to Trans Trailblazer

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Adèle Anderson, a key voice of cabaret group, Fascinating Aida, takes us behind the spotlight to Britain in the 1970s, where a radical queen went on to face aversion therapy and a medical playbook that demanded a “ladylike” life before providing basic care.

We explore how a newspaper headline threatened to push Adèle out of Fascinating Aida, GLF fractures, the politics of trans inclusion, and the echoes of the past in today's trans debate. Adele’s story offers both tears and joy.

Note, this episode was recorded before the April 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling on trans rights in the UK. To hear Adèle's reaction to this case, tune in to our special bonus episode to be released on 9 January 2025.

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This episode was hosted by Jonathan Chambers and James Alexander

Editing by Hannah Stewart

Music: Mystify created by AlterEgo

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