Danny Beard On Same Sex Love and Marriage

Danny explores same sex weddings, finding out why couples chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work.

Producer: Ollie Peart, Emma Goswell Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

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Misgendered at my wedding

Danny explores same sex weddings, finding out why couples chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work. Producers: Ollie Peart, Emma Goswell Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

Jul 12, 2023•17 min

One couple, two proposals

Wedding planner Lexie and her wife Aisha had different ideas about the proposal but were on the same page when it came to their wedding day. Lexie and Aisha talk about why it was important to them to get married, the lack of black role models and issues about coming out.

Jun 29, 2023•12 min

Becoming myself

Danny meets 'Adam' from Saudi Arabia who found love with a man from a different culture. 'Adam' grew up in a conservative family and faced the prospect of an arranged marriage. Meeting Ray changed all that.

Jun 22, 2023•15 min

Love and God

Danny meets Charlie and Aly Houlder-Moat and hears how choosing a same sex wedding led Charlie to question what it means to belong to the Church of England. Find out about Charlie and Aly’s special day and their thoughts on same sex blessings.

Jun 14, 2023•14 min

Proud to be first

Danny sits down for a chat with two trailblazers, Peter McGraith and David Cabreza, the first same-sex couple to marry in the United Kingdom. We hear why the couple decided to get hitched, why being the first was important for them and how they feel 10 years on. It’s a conversation that takes Danny into territory Danny hadn’t thought of before.

Jun 08, 2023•13 min

Introducing Danny Beard On Same Sex Love And Marriage

Danny explores rainbow weddings, finding out why they chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work.

May 31, 2023•2 min

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