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The 16th century lesbian poet who could be Scotland’s answer to Gentleman Jack

Marie Maitland, a 16th-century Scottish gentlewoman, has for centuries been recognised as the likely scribe of the Maitland Quarto. This important manuscript, now held in the Pepys Library of Magdalene College, Cambridge, is an anthology of Scottish poetry by members of the noble Maitland family and their associates.

The Conversation · Jul 13

This Dark Night by Deborah Lutz review – Emily Brontë’s world

Tactile details and a no-nonsense approach make this biography a refreshing change from more lurid fare

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

Gentleman Jack review – Northern Ballet’s stylish lesbian love story is super-sexy

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s choreography keeps a tight hold on the narrative and the erotically charged pas de deux between the lovers packs real heat

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

New research shows the term ‘lesbian’ is declining in popularity. The reasons why are complex

Run your eyes down a list of famous women who have recently come out and you’re likely to see people describe themselves as pansexual, bisexual or queer, or insist on their right not to label their sexuality at all. With one or two notable exceptions, you’d be forgiven for thinking…

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2024

Alan Betteridge obituary

Other lives: Highly knowledgable West Yorkshire archivist who brought the diaries of Anne Lister to public attention

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

Suranne Jones on Gentleman Jack, witch trials and politics: “I think as a country, we've lost faith”

The acclaimed actor’s surprising new role is as host of a documentary on witch trials, a subject with fascinating links to the present day

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024

5 best shows like 'Our Flag Means Death' to watch now that it's canceled

Watch the best shows like "Our Flag Means Death" now that it's been canceled by Max

Tom’s Guide · Feb 11, 2024

Best romantic TV shows you can stream for Valentine's, from One Day to Normal People

Looking to watch something romantic, tender or sexy this February?

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024

‘Oh my God, was Happy Valley slow and wrong?’ The demons of writer Sally Wainwright

She finally said goodbye to her Calder Valley classic this year. But why did her star beg for the ending to be changed? And why is she so excited about menopausal punks?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023

Suranne Jones on healthy living and Vigil’s return: ‘My next few characters aren’t lesbians, but I’ll be back with more’

The actor has earned thousands of queer fans since starring as gay diarist Anne Lister in ‘Gentleman Jack’, and she plays a bisexual character in BBC blockbuster ‘Vigil’. She tells Ellie Harrison about her decades-long career, and how she’s feeling liberated, despite experiencing the perimenopause, thanks to a new health…

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023