What if we could see more images of older people being intimate? World renowned photographer, publisher and director, Rankin, takes the stand to explain how his globally viewed imagery is helping normalise sex between older couples. Cross-examined by Georgina Lee.

If you enjoyed this cross-examination and want to find out more, here’s where you can get started:

Rankin

https://rankin.co.uk/

The Kiss by Robert Doisneua

https://www.dodho.com/kiss-by-the-hotel-de-ville-the-second-in-which-robert-doisneau-immortalized-love/

Rankin’s Relate campaign

https://www.relate.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/press-releases/2021/4/24/rankin-and-relate-launch-campaign-break-age-old-taboo-lets-talk-joy-later-life-sex

Rankin’s Snog book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Snog-Rankin/dp/0953747956

You can also find him on Twitter

@rankinphoto

And Instagram

@rankincreative

DIsrupt Ageing Collection by Getty Images

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/collections/disrupt-aging

This Age Thing

https://thisagething.co/

And remember, we want you to be part of our jury - head to www.ageontrial.com to join the discussion and deliver your verdict. You can also tweet us using the hashtag #AgeOnTrial. This episode we’re asking: Do we need more images of sex and intimacy as we age?

Age on Trial is produced by Bird Lime Media for The Commonland. Find out more at https://www.thecommonland.co.uk/

Original music for the series by The Penny Black Remedy - https://thepennyblackremedy.com/