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The Dorothy Project

The Dorothy Project

Alice Beverton-Palmer

What’s the connection between certain women - from Lady Gaga to the Queen Mum - and queer society? This interview series, hosted by DJ and LGBT activist Alice Beverton-Palmer, explores the Dorothy in ‘friends of Dorothy’. Expect fresh, frank and funny interviews with famous names and unsung heroes, a new angle on the queer zeitgeist, and history you won’t have learned at school. Get involved on Twitter - we want your stories, and your guest suggestions. Tweet a name @Dorothy_Podcast and we'll try to make it happen. We're especially keen to talk to more women of colour.
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The Dorothy Project - S2: The Dorothy Project Season Two: Trailer
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01/06/20 • 1 min

In this trailer, host Alice Beverton-Palmer is BACK with a sneak peek of who you'll meet in Season Two of The Dorothy Project.
The first episode, with Scissor Sisters frontwoman Ana Matronic, lands this Thursday January 9th. Subscribe now so you don't miss a second!
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The Dorothy Project - S1 Ep1: The Dorothy Project: Trailer
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06/07/19 • 1 min

In this trailer, host Alice Beverton-Palmer introduces The Dorothy Project and what you can expect from season one.
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The Dorothy Project - S3 Ep8: Tony Gill: Fashion lecturer and PR
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03/11/22 • 31 min

For our last episode of season three, we meet another Friend of Dorothy: fashion lecturer and PR Tony Gill. Tony’s British Asian upbringing gave him a whole different set of gay icons to the ones host Alice grew up with - and the conversation may give you an appetite to work back through decades of Bollywood classics... Creator & host: Alice Beverton-Palmer Producer & editor: Laura Blake
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The Dorothy Project - S3 Ep6: Rita: Club Kali co-founder
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02/24/22 • 30 min

Today’s interviewee, Rita, has proven the power of nightlife for the queer community better than maybe anyone else I’ve met. In the combination of her own life experiences, her career as a psychologist and in LGBTQ domestic abuse services, and with the groundbreaking queer Asian night Club Kali, Rita has created something very special indeed. That’s an incredible legacy for one club night to have. But it has a dynamic future as well as an important past - and we started there... Creator & host: Alice Beverton-Palmer Producer & editor: Laura Blake
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The Dorothy Project - S3 Ep3: Judge Rinder: Barrister and TV personality
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01/27/22 • 26 min

This week’s interviewee made his name as the UK’s answer to Judge Judy, and on Strictly Come Dancing, but there’s much more to him than that. From his upbringing in North London (in a future celebrity enclave, not far from Rachel Stevens and Amy Winehouse) to his crowd of adoring female fans, the Rinderettes, Rob Rinder had so much to say. A rare male interviewee, we reflected on the relationship between women and queer men and what we can offer each other. Creator & host: Alice Beverton-Palmer Producer & editor: Laura Blake
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The Dorothy Project - S3 Ep2: Lisa-Jayne Lewis: Sexuality and Christianity
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01/13/22 • 37 min

Meet Lisa-Jayne Lewis. A well-known figure in the queer Christian world, she is on the leadership team of Two:23 and The Gathering Space, both safe spaces for queer people to be themselves within their faith. Lisa-Jayne is also a trustee of OneBodyOneFaith, the oldest LGBT Christian organisation in the UK and formerly known as the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM). We talked about her journey through her sexuality and faith, the present and future status of LGBTQ Christians, and the burden upon this group of people as their lives remain up for debate within their faith. Content warning: this episode includes discussion of conversion therapy, suicide, and child abuse. Creator & host: Alice Beverton-Palmer Producer & editor: Laura Blake
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The Dorothy Project - Victoria Scone: Drag Race UK queen
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09/30/21 • 21 min

Drag Race UK is back, and it’s making herstory thanks to Victoria Scone. Yes - The Dorothy Project is back for a special one-off episode, meeting the first ever cis female drag queen to star on RuPaul’s Drag Race worldwide. Cardiff queen Victoria is the drag daughter of season two’s Tia Kofi. Inspired by pantomime dames and gay icons, her drag is as British as afternoon tea. But this camp classic also represents the future of the artform, uplifting ‘AFAB’ queens and drag kings as she goes. You can find Victoria on Twitter @VictoriaScone, on victoriascone.com, and on BBC iPlayer every Thursday night at 7pm. Creator & host: Alice Beverton-Palmer Producer & editor: Laura Blake
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The Dorothy Project - S1 Ep7: Nicola Coughlan: Derry Girls Actor
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08/01/19 • 35 min

Actor Nicola Coughlan is a Galway native (she just does a very good Derry accent) who plays Clare Devlin in the global smash hit sitcom Derry Girls. She also starred in 18th Century brothel drama Harlots, and has just started work on the huge new Shondaland production Bridgerton, alongside Dame Julie Andrews. On stage, Nicola was lauded for her work in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie at the Donmar Warehouse. Off stage, she’s a MASSIVE Dorothy. Nicola campaigned for marriage equality in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. She’s also a huge fan of drag, who’s been found tipping crisps over her head in tribute to Sasha Velour and glueing down her brows to complete an Alaska costume. We talked about her LGBTQ advocacy, living in San Francisco as a teenager, and her friendship with Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness.
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The Dorothy Project - S1 Ep5: Holly Shortall: Podcaster and activist
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07/18/19 • 25 min

Holly Shortall co-hosts the hit pop culture podcast Popsessed with her friend, the broadcaster, journalist and DJ Conor Behan. She is also an HIV activist with ACT UP Dublin. My first interviewee from outside of the UK, Holly is a favourite of UK and Irish Gay Twitter, which is how I came to know her. She lives in Dublin, and works in marketing and communications (yep, everything I’ve just mentioned is side hustle.) We talked about finding your tribe online, her work with ACT UP (actupdublin.com), and how she sees the role of an ally.
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The Dorothy Project - S2 Ep6: Flick Thorley: HIV and chemsex nurse
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02/20/20 • 35 min

This week, I meet a woman who has been professionally and personally involved in the HIV epidemic since 1985. After nursing some of the first people to live and die with HIV in New Zealand, Flick came to the UK and was a Charge Nurse at London Lighthouse from 1994-1998. London Lighthouse - most famously visited by Princess Di - offered comprehensive, compassionate care to people dying of AIDS and their loved ones. Following the closure of the Lighthouse residential unit, Flick became the HIV psychiatric liaison nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. She identified the initial crystal meth problem in London and was instrumental in setting up what has become the highly successful chemsex and club drug clinic. Six months into their relationship, Flick and her partner Professor Chloe Orkin were seconded to Botswana to set up the country’s Antiretroviral Programme. Due to Botswana’s laws, Flick and Chloe weren’t able to be out as lesbians or a couple throughout their six months there. (Chloe features in Season One of The Dorothy Project!) Flick took medical retirement in 2011, and now volunteers with her three (ADORABLE) dogs as a pet therapist in hospices and hospitals in London.
If you’re an LGBTQ person worried about your drug or alcohol use, or that of a friend or family member, then there’s plenty of support on offer:
In London:
Antidote
In Manchester:
The LGBT Foundation
In Birmingham:
Birmingham LGBT
If you’re straight or don’t live in one of these cities, there are drug and alcohol services provided by every local authority - you’ll be able to find out where yours is from your local authority’s website.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Dorothy Project have?

The Dorothy Project currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does The Dorothy Project cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Sexuality.

What is the most popular episode on The Dorothy Project?

The episode title 'S3 Ep7: Paula Akpan: Historian and journalist' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Dorothy Project?

The average episode length on The Dorothy Project is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Dorothy Project released?

Episodes of The Dorothy Project are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Dorothy Project?

The first episode of The Dorothy Project was released on Jun 7, 2019.

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