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Queer Lives Today - Episode Guide

Season 1

Mermaids Really Do Exist

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2022

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A fun and touching documentary following the aquatic escapades of two queer mermaids, Kaia and Caitriona, as they compete in mermaid relay races and attend mermaid conventions. Expect amazing hairdos, fabulous outfits and under-the-sea action as you sail through an amphibious world causing a real splash.

Come Out Fighting

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2022

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Jill, a gay trans man, prepares mentally and physically to step into the ring for his next boxing bout- finding strength in an emerging LGBTQ+ fight community to square up to old attitudes and challenge a current ban on trans boxers. This knockout documentary provides a ringside seat to the intimate journey of a trans athlete, at a time when trans access to sport makes headlines worldwide.

Love, Dad and Daddy

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2022

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Following a painful adoption journey which comes to an abrupt halt, Hollyoaks star Ross Adams explores what can be done to make the system easier for LGBTQ+ adopters. Can he find the strength to go through the process again? In a system where resilience is essential, "Love, Dad and Daddy" sees Ross talking to other adopters in a deeply cathartic personal quest to rediscover his.

Always, Asifa

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2022

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As Asifa prepares to finally undergo gender affirmation surgery, the disabled trans activist, who is also Britain's first out Muslim drag queen, reflects on how her life has - and hasn't - changed during her transition. With Asifa having featured previously in documentaries on Channel 4 and the director, Shiva Raichandani, having reached the semi-finals of the 2017 edition of Britain's Got Talent with the London School of Bollywood, there is an abundance of flair and creative pedigree to show these two really can talk the talk, and walk the walk.

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