QueerAF Podcast: Season 3, Episode 5 – National Student Pride ambassador Evan Davis guest hosts a very special live conversation with Sir Ian McKellen. Together, they explore his extraordinary life – listen now
In this episode:
Recorded live at National Student Pride’s 2019 event at the University of Westminster, Evan Davis sits down with Sir Ian McKellen for a heartfelt and inspiring discussion about visibility, community, and pride.
They talk candidly about the #MeToo movement, chemsex, drugs, his political awakening during the fight against Section 28, and the ongoing importance of intergenerational conversations within queer spaces. Ian reflects on his lifetime of advocacy and shares powerful advice for LGBTQIA+ people everywhere - encouraging them to live openly, love boldly, and find strength in community.
Featuring:
- Sir Ian McKellen – Actor
- Evan Davis – Journalist, broadcaster, and National Student Pride ambassador
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