About this episode

This episode explores Peter Mandelson's influence in British politics and the cultural shifts regarding gay men during his time in power.

Peter Mandelson has been the definitive comeback kid of British politics, and it’s impossible to ever rule out his return. Listen to Episode Five right now and get Extra Bad Gays every month by subscribing on Patreon! Today, we will learn why he got that reputation as we look at Mandelson in power. The Millennium Dome, a Y2K fever dream! His public outing! A wider cultural shift in attitudes towards gay men, one which contributed to the idea that poofs were everywhere at the top of society! Resignations, and returns!

People in this episode

Hosts: Huw Lemmey, Ben Miller

Topics covered

• British politics
• cultural shift
• gay rights
• public outing
• Millennium Dome

Keywords

• Mandelson
• politics
• gay men
• Millennium Dome
• cultural shift

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Organizations: Patreon

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