Being both | Episode 14

About this episode

Faizan shares his experiences growing up as a British Pakistani queer person in London during the 1980s.

Adam and Tash hear from Faizan, who co-founded Imaan, a network for queer Muslims. Faizan recalls what it felt like to be growing up as a British Pakistani queer person in London in the 80s, and the electricity of a first (good) kiss. Buy our book or see our events listings: The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened . Hosted and produced by Tash Walker and Adam Zmith The voice of the log books: Serena James Assistant producer: Marnie Woodmeade  Engineer: David Pye Music: Tom Fosket-Barnes Original artwork: Natalie Doto Thanks to the Bishopsgate Institute; our publisher, Faber Books; the dreamboats at Acast; the staff and volunteers at Switchboard, and all the contributors who shared their stories. Episode transcripts available here . Call Switchboard on 0800 0119 100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt or instant message via www.switchboard.lgbt . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelogbooks . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tash Walker, Adam Zmith

Guest: Faizan

Topics covered

• queer identity
• British Pakistani
• 1980s London
• LGBTQ+ history
• cultural experiences

Keywords

• queer Muslims
• Imaan
• British Pakistani
• 1980s
• first kiss
• LGBTQ+

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Imaan, Bishopsgate Institute, Faber Books, Acast, Switchboard

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