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The Pink Singers are taking off, performing, partying and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. But soon they are hit by one of the greatest threats to LGBTQ+ people: the AIDS crisis. In this episode, Philip Rescorla, one of the choir’s oldest members, remembers how the choir experienced HIV, through the hospice visits, the friends he lost, and the songs that lifted their spirits even in the darkest days.Sing it Pink! is an Aunt Nell production for the Pink Singers. You can find out more about the Pink Singers at https://www.pinksingers.co.uk/ or follow them on Instagram or X @pinksingers.The theme music was composed by Simon Pearson with lyrics by Jaie Monroe. The artwork was by Fredde Lanka. Produced by Rachel ByrneAssistant producer: Marnie WoodmeadeExecutive producers for Aunt Nell: Tash Walker and Adam ZmithExecutive producer for The Pink Singers: Chris ScalesAudio mix by David PyeSpecial thanks to ALL the Pink Singers past and present, Laura Owen, Emily Barber from Creators Counsel, Acast studios, the Bishopsgate Institute and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.