Date: Fri, 21 Jun 1996 11:17:56 +0000 From: OUT THIS WEEK Subject: OUT THIS WEEK 23 June 1996 OUT THIS WEEK Programme Plans 23 June 1996 Presenter: Rebecca Sandles Producer: David Prosser Studio Producer: David Cook TORIES NEW ELECTION STRATEGY? The Prime Minister makes it clear that gay groups should not get lottery cash - an off the cuff remark or an appeal to the public's perceived anti-gay instincts in the run-up to the election? John Major's comments have angered the Conservative Party's own gay supporters who say he's misjudged public opinion. Paul Barnes, Chairman of the Tory Campaign for Homosexual Equality (Torche) (membership includes a number of Tory MPs) has fired off a furious letter to the Prime Minister, one of many he claims, demanding he repair the damage. Paul Barnes is interviewed live. PRIDE SCOTLAND With the backing of local MPs and significant public support, Glasgow is claiming to be the place to celebrate Pride in Britain this year. David Cook reports from the weekend's festivities and asks if Scotland is now the most gay-friendly country in the UK. GRAHAM NORTON IN LA We cross to Los Angeles Pride where comedian Graham Norton will give us a live low-down on how West Hollywood is celebrating. This year's parade is expected to attract over 400,000 participants and spectators. NEWS Florida judge awards custody to convicted killer father rather than lesbian mother - Inland Revenue announce sweeping pension changes to benefit gay couples - Bass Taverns embarrassed over Comptons of Soho sexual harassment fiasco - Concern that Michael Howard spreading net too wide on sex offenders - British swimmers expected to do well in Hague event, Out This Week is there - Lottery loser pensioners, the Gay Gnomes, face ransom threat after gnome is kidnapped. LOIS WEAVER Acclaimed international performance artist and artistic director of Gay Sweatshop, Lois Weaver, live in the studio. FOOTBALL FRENZY Lesbian fans are taking their football very seriously during Euro '96, but are their gay male counterparts only interested in the tackle? Out This Week's sideways look at this particular battle of the sexes. Further details: David Prosser on 0171-831 8707 or 0973 753459 OUT THIS WEEK is on BBC Radio 5 Live (909 & 693 MW) Sunday 10.30-11.00pm Also on satellite in Europe on audio channel 7.92 MHz of the Astra satellite Transponder 23 (UK Gold). OUT THIS WEEK, 5 Live (909 & 693 MW) Sunday nights 10.30-11.00pm For further information or if you would like to contribute to the programme, contact: All Out Productions, 10-14 Macklin Street, London WC2B 5NF Tel: 0171-831 8707 [or +44 171 831 8707 from outside the UK] Fax: 0171-831 8296 [or +44 171 831 8296 from outside the UK] OUT THIS WEEK is BBC 5 Live's weekly lesbian and gay current affairs programme. It won the 1995 Sony Award for Best Magazine programme. 5 LIVE IS AVAILABLE ON THE ASTRA SATELLITE THROUGHOUT THE UK, EIRE, FRANCE, GERMANY, N. ITALY, LOW COUNTRIES, SWITZERLAND, PORTUGAL AND SPAIN ON TRANSPONDER 23 (UK GOLD) 7.92 MHz. FOR ADVICE PHONE BBC ENGINEERING INFORMATION ON 0345 010313 OR FROM OVERSEAS +44 18 12 31 91 91.