Why do some young people prefer to be known as queer rather than gay, or as a gay woman rather than a lesbian? Do 5-year-olds understand discrimination? Should I put pronouns on my profile? Carl Austin-Behan OBE DL helps us unpick these questions and many more in the last episode of this series. Carl is a figurehead of Greater Manchester’s gay community. Professionally, as previous Lord Mayor of Manchester and the current LGBTQ+ Adviser to Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, Carl works with schools and the community to reduce stigma and normalise diversity. But personally, Carl’s own life tells the story of the dramatic changes that have happened over one short generation... From fear and discrimination (including dismissal from the Royal Air Force for being gay) to royal honours, and fulfilling his dreams as husband and father. Plus, we celebrate the writing of Russell T Davies.

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