What if you could glimpse into LGBTQ+ life from decades ago?
The Log Books is an award-winning history of LGBTQ+ life in Britain as noted by volunteers at the helpline Switchboard. Each episode of this stirring podcast centres around log book entries made by the volunteers who staffed the phones from the charity’s very first day.
The Log Books is produced by Shivani Dave, Adam Zmith and Tash Walker, in partnership with Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline.
Music by Tom Foskett-Barnes
Artwork by Natalie Doto
Producer headshots by Imogen Forte / @imogenforte
Thanks to:
Stef Dickers and team at the Bishopsgate Institute, where Switchboard’s archive is held
The folks at Acast
Gareth Mitchell at Imperial College London
Peter Zacaroli at West Digital
Content is Queen
The BFI National Archive
MACE, the Media Archive for Central England at the University of Lincoln
The staff and volunteers at Switchboard
And all the contributors who shared their stories
We’d love to know your thoughts, feelings, or hear your personal story.
Comments
“A unique insight into the UK’s changing attitudes to gender identity and sexuality, the issues facing gays and lesbians from the 1970s on—and how we approach such issues today. Immensely moving, this show has moved me to tears more than once.”
“The Log Books has gained a serious following since it launched last year, so it's good to see it recognised as Best New Podcast by the British Podcast Awards.”
“This unique and endearing podcast sparks a dialogue about one of Britain’s hidden tales: our LGBT+ history.”