ITV Pridecast

• Dating on national TV: Baraka Meena and I Kissed A Boy

  On the latest ITV Pridecast, Liam is joined by Baraka Meena, one of the contestants on this year’s series of I Kissed a Boy. The BBC Three dating show which is presented by Danni Minogue first hit our screens in 2023 giving a group of singletons the chance to find love in the setting of an Italian masseria. Baraka was unfortunately unable to find love in the masseria but he says he was really proud to be part of the experience. The 24-year-old whose family are from Tanzania only came out four years ago and he says his time on the show really helped build his confidence. Despite not finding a partner he says he was able to build strong connections with the other boys and learn so much more about himself.During this episode of the Pridecast, Baraka talks about some of the poignant moments he had whilst in the masseria including Lars talking about coming out as a trans man as well as Adam discussing his HIV diagnosis. He says he took a lot from conversations with Reuben and Jas about intersectionality and navigating being a gay man with African heritage. He says he’s now using the platform from the show to raise issues around identity and race.This ITV Pridecast has been recorded in conjunction with the ITV Embrace network as a marker for Black History Month which takes place each October. 

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• What It Feels Like For A Girl (with the cast of the BBC hit show)

  * A warning this episode includes the use of swear words from the outsetOn the latest ITV Pridecast, Katie Garwood hosts the episode where she interviews some of the cast from the new BBC hit programme, What It Feels Like for a Girl.  During the podcast, Katie speaks to Ellis Howard, Laquarn Lewis and Hannah Jones about starring in the show. The ‘coming of age’ drama has been inspired by the memoir of the same name by the award winning writer and journalist Paris Lees.The series has been produced by Hera Pictures in association with ITV Studios. It centres on 15 year-old Byron (Ellis Howard), who’s from a small town just outside of Nottingham. The show tracks their escape to the big city and exploring Nottingham’s underworld in the UK's early 00s club scene. Life explodes for Byron when they discover drink and drugs and are adopted by Lady Die (Laquarn Lewis) into her family of troublemakers, known as “The Fallen Divas”.They beg, steal and skank their way on a rollercoaster ride of hedonism. But the party can't last forever, and when Byron is seduced by Liam, a shocking encounter occurs that will change life forever.What It Feels Like For A Girl is a raw, heartbreaking and hilarious drama which explores escape, self-discovery and self-destruction. It delves into everything from drug abuse to underage sex work, abusive parents, transphobia and homophia. All eight episodes are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 

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• Proud (with Nicola Hendy)

  Feeling proud to be LGBTQ+ can sometimes come with many layers and complexities. For a community of people who are still discriminated against just for their very existence, it can be hard to sometimes ignite that sense of pride in one's self. However, the coming together of that community in one large group can stoke a sense of pride in place of the adversity put upon them by wider society. That is of course, the basis of all Pride marches that we see across the globe - to allow LGBTQ+ people to come together in their shared experience and remind decisionmakers as well as the wider public of the pursuit for equality and inclusion. That was the aim of those who organised Wales’ first ever Pride march in 1985. 40 years ago a small group of students came together in Cardiff to take a stand against the hostility that existed towards the community and show their sense of pride in one another.Now four decades on ITV Cymru Wales has produced an hour long documentary called Proud which looks back at that historic day. In what is a beautifully produced programme, that can make you laugh and cry at the same time, it shares the stories of the LGBTQ+ people who have lived through that time and the trials and tribulations they’ve faced along the way. On the latest ITV Pridecast, Liam chats with Nicola Hendy who is bringing Proud to our screens. Nicky, who is a Producer and Director at ITV Cymru Wales, tells the story of how Proud came about and some of the inspiring people she has interviewed who make up the programme. She also shares the importance of remembering those LGBTQ+ people who have fought for our liberties and how those rights are being tested today more than ever. Joining Liam to co-host this episode is Carl Edwards, a journalist and presenter for ITV Wales. As well as his day job, Carl works hard to champion and promote diversity and inclusion within ITV and seeks to provide greater opportunities for people of all backgrounds to get into the media.Proud is available to watch on both ITV1 Wales and ITVX from 9pm on 17th June.

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• Becoming a parent and being LGBTQ+

  Having children is of course something many people in society will aspire to. It’s a social norm ingrained within us that most people will become parents one day. But that’s not always been the case for people who are LGBTQ+. Society can often assume people within the community will not want children simply because of their sexuality and in turn, those who are LGBTQ+ themselves may veer away from parenthood because of that stereotype. However over the last decade or so that seems to have changed with more LGBTQ+ people becoming parents in a variety of ways.On the latest ITV Pridecast writer and TV Producer, Dominic Treadwell Collins joins the show to discuss what it’s like to be a gay man and a father. He chats about how he and his husband went down the route of adopting their young son and the challenges and hurdles they faced along the way. Dominic also discusses how perceptions around being a parent and being gay have changed hugely for him, his family and the wider public. As well as discussing being a father, Dominic also talks about the work he’s done on some incredible TV shows as well as the storylines he’s written. Currently busy working on the Disney+ hit Rivals, Dominic has an array of titles to his name, including You and Me, A Very English Scandal, and A Very British Scandal. On top of that, he also shares some of the LGBTQ+ storylines he brought to viewers when working on Eastenders including the famous affair between Syed Masood and Christian Clarke. Joining Liam to co-host this episode is Lisa Milestone, who is a Senior Casting Producer for ITV and currently works on The Chase on ITV1. Lisa along with her wife went through the process of IUI to have their two boys and she shares her experience of becoming a parent. She talks about how all parents face challenges but LGBTQ+ parents can face particular issues due to the stereotypes over parenting that still exist in society today. If you want more information about becoming a parent if you’re LGBTQ+ head over to the NHS website which offers useful advice and information to people in the UK.

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• Brianna Ghey: A Mother’s Story (with Esther Ghey)

  Warning: some listeners may find this episode of the Pridecast and the documentary upsetting. Details of advice and helplines are listed below.Brianna Ghey: A Mother’s Story (with Esther Ghey)If you’ve followed the story of Brianna Ghey, the 16-year-old who was brutally murdered in 2023, you’ll have seen the incredible strength and courage of her mother, Esther Ghey. Over the past year, Esther has turned her tragedy into powerful activism, shining a spotlight on some of the dangerous content young people can access online to campaigning for mindfulness lessons to be introduced into schools. Now, Esther is sharing her story in a new documentary on ITV, Brianna Ghey: A Mother’s Story.On 11th of February 2023 Brianna was savagely killed in a park in Warrington. Her killers Scarlett Jenkinson, and Eddie Ratcliffe - who were only 15 at the time - were both given life sentences after their frenzied attack on the 16 year-old. In court the judge said the “exceptionally brutal” murder had elements of both sadism by Jenkinson and transphobic hate on the part of Ratcliffe. The documentary follows Esther’s journey since losing Brianna, a loss that also deeply affected the transgender community. It’s a personal and intimate look at grief and the deep love between a mother and her daughter, as well as Esther’s tireless work to create positive change in Brianna’s memory.In the latest ITV Pridecast, Esther sits down with Liam McConkey to talk openly about making the documentary, what motivates her activism, and why she’s campaigning for more compassion and mindfulness in schools. She also discusses the importance of speaking out for young trans people and highlighting the ongoing struggles they face.The documentary’s release, which is just days before Trans Day of Visibility on 31st March  adds a powerful and poignant layer to its message; that trans lives must be seen, supported, and safeguarded.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised, you can visit itv.com/helplines or itv.com/advice. Brianna: A Mother's Story airs at 9pm on Thursday 27th of March on ITV1. An extended version is available to stream on ITVX. Also available on STV and STV Player Available support from charities: Mind: 0300 102 [email protected]://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/Young Minds Parents helpline:0808 802 5544  [email protected]://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/Childline / NSPCC 0808 8005000Childline - 0800 1111https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/nspcc-helpline/https://www.childline.org.uk/Samaritans116 123Chat Samaritans: https://chat.samaritans.org/ChatSamaritans: https://chat.samaritans.org/Alumina / Youth ScapeEmail address - [email protected]://www.selfharm.co.uk/Stop Hate Crime0800 138 [email protected] SupportVictim Support England and Wales: 08 08 16 89 [email protected]://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/supportline/Victim Support Scotland - Victim Support Scotland0800 160 1985https://victimsupport.scot/Victim Support Northern Ireland02890 [email protected]://www.victimsupportni.com/B-eatEngland: 0808 801 0677Scotland: 0808 801 0432Wales: 0808 801 0433Northern Island: 0808 801 [email protected]://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/LGBT Foundation 0345 3 30 30 [email protected]://lgbt.foundation/contact-support/The Proud Trust0161 660 [email protected]://www.theproudtrust.org/[email protected]://mindfulnessinschools.org/CruseCRUSE England:0808 808 1677https://www.cruse.org.uk/CRUSE Scotland:Helpline: 0808 802 6161Email: [email protected] Intelligence [email protected] Line: 0800 640 8046 / 07NB: This is for over 18's only. The website outlines their youth groups and montor services - youthwork email addres can help triage the bestadmin@@genderedintelligence.co.ukyouthwork@genderedintelligence.co.ukhttps://genderedintelligence.co.uk/

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