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AIDS: The Lost Voices

William Hampson

In "AIDS: The Lost Voices," hosts William Hampson and Gloria take a profound look back at the often overlooked narratives of individuals affected by the AIDS crisis in the 80s and 90s.They navigate through the archives of British newspapers, shedding light on the lived experiences that were overshadowed by sensationalist headlines. Hampson, drawing from his own harrowing experiences as detailed in his book "The Lost Boys of Soho", highlights the personal toll of the pandemic, revealing how stigma

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Behind the Stitches, Mark,...

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/11/01

After visiting the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the Turbine Hall at the TATE in the summer of 2025, I found myself deeply moved by the creativity and craftsmanship evident at all levels, alongside the poignant individual stories embedded in each panel. This led me to research various quilts that particularly caught my eye, focusing on those lovingly made for Mark Freeman, an actor and former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. Among these, the quilt created by Roy, Denny’s partner of six

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49:55

AIDS The Lost Voices - Behind the Stitches: Roy,...

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/10/24

After visiting the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the Turbine Hall at the TATE in the summer of 2025, I found myself deeply moved by the creativity and craftsmanship evident at all levels, alongside the poignant individual stories embedded in each panel. Whether driven by curiosity or the absence of a permanent memorial commemorating those lost in the AIDS pandemic, I found myself repeatedly pondering who these individuals were and how life had treated them.This reflection led me to research

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95:07

AIDS: The Lost Voices - Fired for being White,...

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/09/05

Part 1 of 2: The Allegations & InvestigationWilliam Hampson, host of AIDS The Lost Voices, has recently emerged from the AIDS newspaper archives as the focus of a compelling two-part episode. In January 2025, Will found himself compelled to take legal action against his employer, Fuller’s, Smith & Turner, after enduring persistent discrimination at work due to his HIV disability. Since lodging that claim a troubling paper trail emerges, documenting the pub company’s repeated efforts to

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65:34

AIDS: The Lost Voices - Fired for being White,...

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/09/05

Part 2 of 2: The Disciplinary & DismissalWilliam Hampson, host of AIDS The Lost Voices, has recently emerged from the AIDS newspaper archives as the focus of a compelling two-part episode. In January 2025, Will found himself compelled to take legal action against his employer, Fuller’s, Smith & Turner, after enduring persistent discrimination at work due to his HIV disability. Since lodging that claim a troubling paper trail emerges, documenting the pub company’s repeated efforts to obstruct

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50:54

AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 5/5

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/08/29

The fifth and final episode in the diary series of Simon Daniels, a young gay man diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1993. Prior to his diagnosis, he worked as a restaurant manager and was actively involved in acting as well as HIV/AIDS activism. In addition to these pursuits, Simon became a writer, sharing his personal experiences through his diary entries in a regular column titled Positively Speaking for the Hull Daily Mail. Simon’s candid reflections provided a powerful and intimate insight into living

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58:57

AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 4/5

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/08/22

Simon Daniels was a young gay man diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1993. Prior to his diagnosis, he worked as a restaurant manager and was actively involved in acting as well as HIV/AIDS activism. In addition to these pursuits, Simon became a writer, sharing his personal experiences through his diary entries in a regular column titled Positively Speaking for the Hull Daily Mail. Simon’s candid reflections provided a powerful and intimate insight into living with the illness, raising awareness and

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62:31

AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 3/4

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/08/15

Simon Daniels was a young gay man diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1993. Prior to his diagnosis, he worked as a restaurant manager and was actively involved in acting as well as HIV/AIDS activism. In addition to these pursuits, Simon became a writer, sharing his personal experiences through his diary entries in a regular column titled Positively Speaking for the Hull Daily Mail. Simon’s candid reflections provided a powerful and intimate insight into living with the illness, raising awareness and

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60:21

AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 2/4

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/08/08

Simon Daniels was a young gay man diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1993. Prior to his diagnosis, he worked as a restaurant manager and was actively involved in acting as well as HIV/AIDS activism. In addition to these pursuits, Simon became a writer, sharing his personal experiences through his diary entries in a regular column titled Positively Speaking for the Hull Daily Mail. Simon’s candid reflections provided a powerful and intimate insight into living with the illness, raising awareness and

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57:22

AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 1/3

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/08/01

Simon Daniels was a young gay man diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1993. Prior to his diagnosis, he worked as a restaurant manager and was actively involved in acting as well as HIV/AIDS activism. In addition to these pursuits, Simon became a writer, sharing his personal experiences through his diary entries in a regular column titled Positively Speaking for the Hull Daily Mail. Simon’s candid reflections provided a powerful and intimate insight into living with the illness, raising awareness and

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67:59

AIDS: The Lost Voices - Kenny Everett

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/07/12

Kenny Everett was an English radio DJ and television entertainer renowned for his zany comedic style, captivating millions and becoming a national treasure. Despite his popularity, a media frenzy invaded his private life when he was compelled to publicly disclose his sexuality outside his Kensington home, famously quipping, “two husbands are better than one,” while being photographed with his two partners, Nikolai and Pepe.Subsequently, the media pressured him into revealing his HIV-positive status,

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Terry Madeley

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/07/04

Terence ‘Terry’ Madeley, a London-born actor, received a positive HIV diagnosis in 1985 after long grappling with a decline in his health. Despite the inevitable challenges, Terry remained steadfast in his magnanimous relationship with his long-term partner, Peter, and vowed to outlive the AIDS virus.In February 1987, during ‘AIDS Week’ on UK television, Terry made a brave decision to disclose his condition publicly, with his mother Lil’ standing by his side. A documentary, produced in collaboration

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Special Announcement

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/06/27

WITHOUT PREJUDICEAs the host and producer of AIDS: The Lost Voices, I share episodes that highlight the discrimination, stigma, isolation, and vilification faced by many people living with HIV/AIDS over the decades. Despite keeping my professional life separate from my podcast, I never anticipated experiencing similar prejudice while working for the well-known pub company Fuller’s, trading as Griffin Catering Services Ltd. Unfortunately, during my employment, I was subjected to seven months of

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Leigh Bowery

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/06/21

As an artist, performer, model, TV personality, club promoter, fashion designer, and musician, Leigh Bowery defied conventional boundaries at every turn. Emerging from the vibrant nightlife of 1980s London, Bowery cultivated a provocative and unapologetically bold presence that spanned underground clubs, galleries, theatres, and the urban streetscape.His radical approach transformed clothing and makeup into living art forms—akin to painting and sculpture in motion—challenging and expanding

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Holly Johnson

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/06/08

Holly Johnson, the charismatic lead singer of the 1980s phenomenon Frankie Goes to Hollywood, rose to fame with three consecutive number ones: "Relax," "Two Tribes," and "The Power of Love." However, the band's split in 1989 marked the beginning of a tumultuous journey for Johnson, particularly after his HIV/AIDS diagnosis in 1991.The press coverage surrounding his condition often overshadowed his remarkable musical talent, prompting Johnson to reflect on his experiences in his autobiography, ‘A

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79:25

AIDS: The Lost Voices - Gaétan Dugas Patient Hero &...

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/05/31

Gaétan Dugas was an effervescent gay French Canadian flight attendant renowned among his colleagues for his bold declarations that he would one day become a 'star.' At the age of 32, his life was tragically cut short due to AIDS-related complications. Despite his light-hearted claims, Gaétan became posthumously infamous when, in 1987, he was exposed by author and journlaist Randy Shilts as being the individual responsible for introducing AIDS to North America, earning him the label of "patient

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - David Carr 2/2

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/05/16

When David Carr died in 1959, medical professionals recorded an unusual immune condition on his death certificate, which was largely forgotten until 1990 when the world learned that he had supposedly been the first AIDS patient. This claim was swiftly shattered in 1995 when a team of HIV specialists in America examined Carr's tissue samples, revealing that the HIV found did not originate from him. Instead, they discovered two different strands of DNA, the isolated HIV sample aligning more closely

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - David Carr 1/2

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/05/09

In April 1959, David Carr, a 25-year-old man from Manchester, was admitted to Manchester Royal Infirmary with an undiagnosed illness that baffled a team of three doctors and several specialists. Over the course of his twenty-week stay, his condition deteriorated alarmingly, culminating in his death at the end of August 1959.Writing for The Lancet in October 1960, the medical team postulated that Carr's immune system had been compromised, displaying symptoms indicative of an AIDS-related

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66:41

AIDS: The Lost Voices - Employment Claims

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/05/02

Those affected or infected with HIV/AIDS have often faced ostracism from friends, family, and workplaces, casting a shadow over their already challenging circumstances. The experiences of four men—Andrew Peters, Michael Buck, Andrew Fay, and David Morgan—highlight the grim realities of discrimination during the height of the AIDS crisis. Peters was dismissed from his position as a restaurant manager simply for allowing a television crew to film a segment in his establishment, aiming to raise

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Todd Shuttleworth

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/04/18

Todd Shuttleworth, at the age of 31, faced life-altering news when he was diagnosed with AIDS in June 1984, a devastating revelation that led to his employer, in Broward County, Florida, discovering his condition and subsequently terminating his position as a Budget Analyst.Todd became one of the first individuals in the United States to take legal action against the county for wrongful dismissal, marking the beginning of a protracted legal battle that paralleled his personal struggle with the

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AIDS: The Lost Voices - AIDS v AIPS

AIDS: The Lost Voices ·

2025/04/04

In the 1980s, society grappled with the grim reality of the AIDS epidemic, but it was the subsequent emergence of 'AIPS' —AIDS Induced Panic Syndrome— that reshaped the public narrative. While AIDS was a tangible threat, the hysteria of AIPS often overshadowed the actual disease, leading to an array of absurd stories that could easily be deemed laughable, such as the belief you could catch AIDS through sharing a swimming pool.Conversely, the darker side of AIPS manifested in horrifying incidents

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