Notorious comedy queers Caitlin Powell (flame-haired stand-up menace) and big idiot from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Kate Butch are delving deep into their childhoods, reliving films, TV shows, and snacks, to see if there’s any way of pinpointing the things that made them the queer icons they are today. For a healthy serving of nostalgia through the gayest lens imaginable, tune in to Queers Gone By every Throwback Thursgay! From the CBBC classic Tracy Beaker to Disney Channel favourites like Hanna ...
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This week we're heading to a theatre populated by plush freaks, sitting through their 'jokes', and enjoying watching a Broadway legend perform. It can only be The Muppet Show! Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok F…
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This week we're delving deep into the world of the heterosexual makeover show. There's also someone from Atomic Kitten. Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevi…
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Episode 164: Watch My Chops! (Corneil and Bernie)
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This week, we're meeting an annoying blue-haired non-binary, and its talking dog. Strap in. Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevin MacCleod…
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This week, we're going back to school with some absolute icons and some bastard ex-Musk and a very very bad comedian. It's St Trinians! Cross dressing! Lesbians? Lucy Punch! Big day for us. Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitte…
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Get your henna and clearasil out because we're going back to high school for picture day, with Emma Roberts vehicle (that should be driven off a cliff), Nickelodeon 'favourite' Unfabulous! We are sorry for this. Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitl…
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This week, we're going back back back in time (and space!) to visit eighties icon DANGER MOUSE! And we also are incredibly rude - language warning or something idk Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok Find us on ou…
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This week, we're going back to Disney Channel to meet our old friend Demi Lovato, as she takes to the sketch show stage in a frankly EVIL piece of television. Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok Find us on our You…
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Happy New Queer! This week we're getting gunged and VERY irritated at some charmless children - another classic week for QGB! Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG, Twitter and TikTok Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting b…
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It's Christmas! This time we're meeting our friends Colin Firth, Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, a woman with a bob, and a comical lobster, as we review heterosexual nightmare Love Actually! Plus, a little bonus insight into Kate's time on RuPaul's Drag Race UK! You lucky festive things! Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on …
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This week we're time warping to the present day and asking 'would this have made us queer?' as we review the latest special episodes of Doctor Who! Miriam Margolyes, fit insects and Bonnie Langford doing the splits all combine in this timey wimey business! Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @theka…
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This week we're recapping the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, AND talking about one of the greatest films of the turn of the century - Miss Congeniality! Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, some other people - what more could you want? Get extra bonus nonsense at Patreon Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, F…
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This week we're going back to 1992, stuffing ourselves into some lycra, dissecting the RuPaul's Drag Race UK roast, and learning a LOT about the Gladiators! Producer Miriam has some big news, and Kate once again refuses to explain Oliver Reed. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpo…
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This week we're going together like rama lama ding dong etc. as we discuss the great Kate Butch elimination of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, AND the iconic film event of the century, GREASE! Combs at the ready! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our Yo…
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This week on Queers Gone By, we investigate a chaotic murder (in our true crime era) and try not to cry when the technology goes wrong (thems in STEM) Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevin MacCleod…
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This week we're heading back to 2005 to see our pal Cat Deeley, as we discuss celebrity impersonations, Dusty Bins, and the infamous Kate Butch/Bush dichotomy on Snatch Game on RuPaul's Drag Race UK! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTub…
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This week we're getting festive in November, and going back in time to watch CBBC's 2003 Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty Uncovered! A host of famous faces from Kirsten O'Brien to Dani Harmer pop up, plus some cracking musical interludes. All this and some backstage facts from RuPaul's Drag Race UK! Get early access, plus video and bonus content at patre…
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This week, we're celebrating 150 episodes by not acknowledging it at all and instead talking about Debbie Thornberry again. Sounds about right. Plus more backstage antics from RuPaul's Drag Race UK! Get early access, plus video and bonus content at patreon.com/queers Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, F…
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This week we're slamming it to the left, but are we having a good time? Find out all about Spice World AND RuPaul's Drag Race UK on this week's episode of Queers Gone By! Get early access, plus video and bonus content at patreon.com/queers Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell…
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This week we're going back in time (to 2002) to a time when men were men, women were women, and CBBC showed softcore pornography. It's Cavegirl! Get early access, plus video and bonus content at patreon.com/queers Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG, Twitter and TikTok @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us…
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We're back! This week, we're talking about Kate's entrance into the RuPaul's Drag Race UK werkroom, and how that parallels the 2004 CBBC classic, Best of Friends! Two presenters who we haven't heard from since start some drama in Macclesfield, with an unlucky dip, a dramatic limousine ride, and some bits of hair. Get early access and video and bonu…
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Episode 146: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (!!!!!)
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We're back! And we have news! Little old Kate Butch is going to be on RuPaul's Drag Race UK! Listen to some exciting backstage info, hear your questions answered, and generally bask in the excitement! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube chann…
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You want another birthday episode? We've got another birthday episode! We're going shopping down at Mopatop's, and learning about penguins, toothbrushes, and how to finish off a lesbian. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disc…
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It's Caitlin's birthday! This week, we're heading under the sea (not like that) to meet a host of Academy Award Winners, and their dolphin friend Jack Black. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevin MacCleod…
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This week, we're getting all sapphic and footbally, as we head to Hounslow with our pals Jess, Jules, and Juliette in the lesbian classic 'Bend It Like Beckham'! And we also learn about bees and golden retrievers. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our …
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This week, it's a chaos of YOUR making, as we review Canadian rainbow nightmare, POLKA DOT SHORTS! We are sorry. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevin MacCleod…
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This week we're joined by a very special guest - our producer/editor/research assistant! Learn all about the inner machinations of your favourite podcast as we delve deep into technicolor nightmare, The Fairly OddParents! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us…
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Episode 140: Mr Men and Little Miss (1995)
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This week, we're learning a lot about gender, with some horrible little shapes. We're sorry. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel Music: Disco Sting by Kevin MacCleodBy Caitlin Powell and Kate Butch
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Episode 139: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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This week we're witnessing some faggotry in a factory with our good (weird) pal Willy Wonka! Find out how chocolate is made, how to do percentages, and how to get away with so many human rights violations! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter, FB and TikTok @acaitlinpowell on IG and Twitter Find us on our YouTube …
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WE'RE BACK! Did you miss us? To kick off Pride Month we're visiting the rainbowy coastal village of Balamory to meet some absolute icons and some absolute disgraces - what's their story? Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @thekatebutch on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Find us on our YouTube channel Music:…
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This week, Kate has chosen her birthday special and we're going back in time to some classic Doctor Who, in the 20th anniversary special The Five Doctors! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: TH…
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This week, we enter BIRTHDAY SEASON! Join us as Caitlin can't remember any details from a very influential childhood film, and Kate makes the most hilarious pun about one of the 20th Century's bloodiest regimes. Lots of fun to be had over at QGB! ollow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @cai…
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This week, the circle is CLOSED! We round out the Holy Trinity of East High, finding out what team, and standing up and shouting Troy. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Dani…
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This week we're jetting off the sportiest place on Earth, and meeting a cursed pink woman. It can only be LAZYTOWN! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Danielle Pollard, Emma,…
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Beep beep! This week we're getting all Blyton as we watch Noddy's Toyland Adventures! Stop motion elves, naughty biscuits and camp French cats combine in a fever-dream of an episode! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With than…
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This week we're going back back back in time, to 2007 and also the Permian era to learn a lot about DINOSAURS and to ask the question: did Hannah from S Club running around in her pants make us queer? Who's to say... Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us a…
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This week, we're going intergalactic as we meet some pink mice and their broth-loving friend... Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Danielle Pollard, Emma, Caitlin Hill THE TR…
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This week we're meeting two brothers with a lot to answer for. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Danielle Pollard, Emma, Caitlin Hill THE TRACY TIER: Alice Lia Maro, Cole Sc…
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This week, we're going back to babyhood with the Rugrats! We meet Tommy, Phill, Lill, Angelica, and their incredibly gay parents. We also go on a lot of tangents... Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely P…
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This week, we're heading down to a construction site, opening up our cardboard boxes, and asking: is it misogyny if it's a cement mixer? Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Da…
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Episode 127: Tracy Beaker - The Movie of Me
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We're back! After a little break, we're returning with a visit to our old pal TRACY BEAKER! In her first (and only) feature length presentation! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE …
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Mark your calendars for the 19th of May!By Caitlin Powell and Kate Butch
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For our final episode of 2021, our patrons decided that we should celebrate a dumpster fire with another dumpster fire! And murder! And live microwaving! It's GREMLINS! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our love…
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This week we're heading to DIscworld for a festive flat-earth tale! Is Kate cleverer than Terry Pratchett? Listen to find out! Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Jess McIvor,…
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Episode 124: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
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This week we meet Fashy Santa and his frozen heart of evil. And also a spotty elephant! So that's nice. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Jess McIvor, Danielle Pollard, Emma…
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It's CHRISTMAS! This week we're going weird and going niche with Kate's choice of THE BOX OF DELIGHTS! Would 10/10 recommend watching it if you haven't xoxo Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: …
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We're back with another classic CBBC sketch show - or is it a hostage situation? Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Jess McIvor, Danielle Pollard, Emma, Reuben Robson, Cara G…
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Oh you thought Halloween was over? Have some curséd dolls. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Jess McIvor, Danielle Pollard, Emma, Reuben Robson, Cara Griffiths, Caitlin Hill…
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This week, we're reviewing the Teletubbies. And we can only apologise. Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Jess McIvor, Danielle Pollard, Emma, Reuben Robson, Cara Griffiths, …
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This week we're getting ever so autumnal with leafy bachelor Oakie Doke! Although we're sure this must be a metaphor for something... Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @caitlinpwll on Twitter Join us at www.patreon.com/queers With thanks to our lovely Patrons: THE JUSTINE TIER: Jess …
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We're combining our celebrations of Halloween and Black History Month with the 1997 musical classic, Cinderella! Brandy stars alongside Whitney Houston in this magical tale - but can someone tell us why only one person's got them size feet PLEASE? Follow us! @queersgoneby on IG and Twitter @katebutch1 on IG, Twitter and FB @caitlinrpowell on IG, @c…
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