Gateways Grind: London鈥檚 Secret Lesbian Club
Sandi Toksvig goes behind the iconic green door of one of the most famous lesbian venues in the world, The Gateways Club.
Sandi Toksvig goes behind the iconic green door of one of the most famous lesbian venues in the world, The Gateways Club in London. Starting off as a meeting place for bohemians, it became lesbian-only under the watchful management of the enigmatic Gina Ware and her sidekick Smithy until its closure in 1985.
The Gates鈥� former clientele recount the many stories of love, heartbreak, friendship, scandal and sanctuary that played out in the club, including the venue's appearance in a Hollywood film. They open up the secret history of this haven for women who could lose homes, jobs and children if their truth became known.
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How The Gateways club started
Duration: 01:17
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Dusty Springfield
Spooky
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Baby Washington
Breakfast in Bed
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Shakin鈥� Stevens
The Green Door
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Carmen McRae With The Dixie Flyers
Just A Little Lovin' (Early In The Mornin')
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sandi Toksvig |
| Executive Producer | Lucie Warrington |
| Executive Producer | Jacquie Lawrence |
| Executive Producer | Fizz Milton |
| Production Company | Jackdaw Media |
| Production Company | Anubis Films |
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