20 episodes
Love, Loss & Life: Real Stories From The AIDS Pandemic National HIV Story Trust
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A podcast series from the National HIV Story Trust, the charity telling the story of HIV and AIDS in Britain. Presenting a perspective of the crisis in the 1980s and 1990s through the lives of a diverse set of individuals, this series recognises the true tragedy of HIV and AIDS, and shares tender stories of love, unending compassion, and the unity of a disparate community in the face of a global crisis.
Introduced by Anita Dobson and voiced by actors Christopher Ashman, Elexi Walker, and Kay Eluvian, the series features stories taken from NHST’s first book, a collection of essays, reflections, and testimonies also entitled ‘Love, Loss & Life’ which was published in 2021. The book and podcast series feature in short-form just some of the moving and tragic recollections that the NHST archive of over 100 filmed interviews, currently housed at the London Metropolitan Archive, capture in expansive detail. This extensive archive provides a 360-degree thought-provoking view of the AIDS pandemic in Britain through the real-life experiences of those who were there. Since 2015, over 120 interviews have been filmed with survivors, family members, friends, advocates, and medical professionals candidly remembering their personal experiences. Through archiving these films at the LMA, and sharing the stories collected through education, media, and art projects, NHST’s mission is to preserve the story the HIV and AIDS pandemic for those who know it, and to teach it for the first time to those who do not.
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Krishen Samuel: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. Krishen Samuel, born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1986, studied Speech-Language Pathology in Cape Town before pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Health, Public Health and Policy in London. Despite being born after the AIDS pandemic began, he grew up in a country with some of the highest HIV infection rates in the world. Since being diagnosed with HIV in 2009, he has been driven to s...
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Richard Leaf: The Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. Richard Leaf, an English writer, pursued his education in San Francisco and then embarked on a career in theatre. His journey led him to the Royal Shakespeare Company and appearances in notable films such as Braveheart, Hannibal Rising, The Fifth Element, and Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix. In the early 80s, he bore witness to the challenges of the AIDS pandemic in San Francisco, an...
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Dr Graeme Moyle: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. Dr. Graeme Moyle graduated from medical school in Adelaide, Australia in 1986. His interest in infectious diseases led him to the UK in 1988 to specialise in HIV medicine and research. Much of his career has been associated with the Kobler Clinic in London, part of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In 1996, new classes of medications were found to suppress the virus, leading to dramatic changes...
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David Eason: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. David Eason's selfless commitment to volunteering at London Lighthouse, providing care for individuals affected by AIDS, exemplifies his unwavering dedication to making a difference. Collaborating with friends, he spearheaded initiatives such as the "Warriors" club-night, aimed at empowering those living with the illness to lead more fulfilling lives.It was while in the United Sta...
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Andrew Keates: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. Andrew Keates grew up in Dorset and realized he was gay at 13. He loves the theater and is now an award-winning director. Some of his productions have been performed in the West End, including 'As Is', 'Dessa Rose', and 'Dark Sublime'. In 2018, he received the 'Young Achiever of the Year Award' for his success in theater and his work raising awareness about HIV and under-represented communities.Andr...
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Dr Rupert Whitaker: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic
Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. Dr. Rupert Whitaker is a remarkable individual who has shown extraordinary resilience as one of the longest survivors of HIV. He has been a strong advocate for people with HIV and other long-term illnesses for over 40 years. Disability, mental illness, and age-related issues persist for many living with HIV, despite medication advances. Dr. Whitaker believes that the LGBTQ+ community should tak...
Customer Reviews
Very moving
Thank you for documenting this history. I lived through this period, lost acquaintances, and volunteered legal services to draft wills for PWAs.