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Gateways Grind: London’s Secret Lesbian Club

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 11 months

Sandi Toksvig goes behind the iconic green door of one of the most famous lesbian venues in the world, The Gateways Club in London. Starting off as a meeting place for bohemians, it became lesbian-only under the watchful management of the enigmatic Gina Ware and her sidekick Smithy until its closure in 1985.

The Gates’ former clientele recount the many stories of love, heartbreak, friendship, scandal and sanctuary that played out in the club, including the venue's appearance in a Hollywood film. They open up the secret history of this haven for women who could lose homes, jobs and children if their truth became known. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Executive Producer:
Lucie Warrington
Executive Producer:
Jacquie Lawrence
Executive Producer:
Fizz Milton
Production Company:
Jackdaw Media
Production Company:
Anubis Films

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