Reviews & News

Press Complaints Commission

Recently, I received a personally signed letter from The Right Honourable The Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE – Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, with regards to the invasion of my privacy by The Sun newspaper. Lord Hunt has invited me to a meeting with him in person, to discuss the matter. Two things arise…

My Fight for Justice Campaign…

A couple of days ago, I launched My Fight for Justice Campaign on Indiegogo against racism, homophobia and mental health discrimination at Scotland Yard and News Corporation. The campaign page has a short film made by me, together with information about how you can support my battle for justice. Please take a look, and help…

My first Vlog is now on YouTube…

Today, I published my first video blog (aka vlog) on YouTube c/o My Mum. The 4 minute film looks at discrimination. If you have the time, why not have a look… My Fight For Justice Against Scotland Yard & News Corp. This has been a… first vlog on my blog, ‘View from the Bottom’. Take…

WHAT documentaries do YOU want to see?

I’m currently devising a new current affairs documentary format with an alternative voice that I will present, utilising my investigation and interviewing skills as a police detective. Naturally, I have my own ideas on issues I would like to tackle and production companies have hinted at where they see me but this is all irrelevant…

Vieux Carré by Tennessee Williams

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of watching Tennessee Williams’ play Vieux Carré directed by Robert Chevara at the King’s Head Theatre, London. I’ve always been a fan of fringe theatre as it has that unique ability of being an intimate experience, yet without any less of the quality of the bigger productions. I had however…

I support Gay Marriage… with 38 Degrees!

Tomorrow, the government’s consultation about gay marriage ends. It’s been a huge opportunity to make sure that gay and lesbian people, ‘just like me’ are allowed to marry the person they love. They shouldn’t have to do what Alex and I had to, and travel across the Atlantic to Canada to marry. It’s of no…

Light Your Fire… Eurovision Song Contest!

There’s something in the UK air, about the Eurovision Song Contest being held tonight in Azerbaijan. Despite the controversial Human Rights issues surrounding this year’s host nation, Britain seems determined in having one big party throughout 2012… with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee soon upon us, followed by the London Olympics. Tonight, seems no exception with…

London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

Next week, the British Film Institute (BFI) holds its annual 26th London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (LLGFF) showcasing emerging and established talent. There was some concern as to whether the festival would take place this year with all the budget cuts, but as you can guess the LLGFF managed to survive. So, with that…

Broken… the Memoir

Broken… the Memoir by Me How discrimination caused my breakdown, my 3-year fight for justice & battle with depression to help raise awareness & remove stigma. After Broken? When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something’s suffered damage and has a history…

My voice & song choice on the Gaydio!

If you haven’t had enough already of my voice this year (4thought.tv), you may remember(?) a few weeks ago that I wrote about those nice people at Gaydio Radio wanting me to go on their ‘Desert Island Discs’ (Radio 4) type show… ‘The Mix Tape’. Well, I did and with one thing and another (I…