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AIDS: The Lost Voices
by 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 and fear shaped the lives of countless individuals within the gay community. Together, they aim to honour the voices that were lost amidst the chaos, providing a platform for understanding the human stories that contributed to the history of AIDS in Britain.
Episodes
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Brian Carmichael 'This All Actually Happened' 2/2
In this second instalment with special guest Brian Carmichael, HIV/AIDS and prison activist, we hear how, upon his release in the late 1990s, the state appeared determined to persecute him for the advocacy he carried out at the California Medical Facility—an account of repeated incidents that…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Brian Carmichael 'This All Actually Happened' 1/2
In this first of a two-part series we speak with Brian Carmichael, HIV/AIDS and prison activist, who recalls his time incarcerated at California Medical Facility in Vacaville: though HIV-negative himself at the time, in 1992 he and Charles Perry launched a hunger strike demanding better care and...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Prison Officer Geoffrey Pearce OAM
Geoffrey Pearce O.A.M. was a prison corrections officer at Long Bay Jail in New South Wales who, shortly after completing his training at 21 with his whole life and career ahead of him, was deliberately stabbed with a needle contaminated with HIV-positive blood by an inmate from the Jail’s AIDS...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Long Bay Jail, Australia
Long Bay Jail in New South Wales has long been regarded as Australia’s “toughest prison,” and in the 1980s and 1990s it became notorious as the site of the prison system’s AIDS wing, initially called the Malabar Assessment Unit and grimly referred to by inmates as “death row.” Press coverage from...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Prison Activist Brian Carmichael 3/3
In the third and final episode of Prison and HIV Activist Brian Carmichael, we hear the sentencing outcome of Brian’s 2001 conviction after an incident in which a police officer, having kicked his feet from underneath him, alleged that Brian’s subsequent fall caused an injury and led to a battery...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Prison Activist Brian Carmichael 2/3
In this second episode of three, prison HIV activist Brian Carmichael is released on parole and takes up a post as manager of a sober living programme, determined to enforce its rules and rebuild his life; his attempts to introduce structure are met with a false allegation from a resident, which,...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Prison Activist Brian Carmichael 1/3
California’s Medical Facility in Vacaville had long carried a reputation for poor care of inmates diagnosed with AIDS and HIV. By 1992, Brian Patrick Carmichael — though HIV negative himself at the time — began speaking out after witnessing friends and fellow prisoners die of undignified deaths…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - AIDS in Chains
A forgotten and overlooked aspect of the AIDS pandemic was how people diagnosed in prison were treated when their illness advanced: rather than receive dignified medical care, many were transported to hospitals in chains and shackles. In 1991 a male prisoner testified to being taken to hospital...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Mark Warren Hearne
Mark Warren Hearne was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 at the age of 22 and told he had only three months to live; he nevertheless survived for another nine years, during which time he was convicted of robbery in 1992 and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. While serving that sentence at HMP Camp...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Mountjoy & Arbour Hill Prisons 2/2
In 1986, Dublin’s Mountjoy and Arbour Hill prisons opened separation wings for inmates diagnosed with AIDS — a policy prisoners likened to being “treated like lepers” that sparked a wave of desperate protests: dirty protests, prolonged sit‑ins and rooftop demonstrations that only drew sustained...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Mountjoy & Arbour Hill Prisons 1/2
In 1986, Dublin’s Mountjoy and Arbour Hill prisons opened separation wings for inmates diagnosed with AIDS — a policy prisoners likened to being “treated like lepers” that sparked a wave of desperate protests: dirty protests, prolonged sit‑ins and rooftop demonstrations that only drew sustained...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Brian Nugent's AIDS Diary 2/2
Brian Nugent was diagnosed with AIDS in October 1986 at the age of 33. Originally from Waterford, Ireland, he trained as a cordon bleu chef in Paris before relocating to Sydney, Australia, in 1979, where he carved out a career in journalism as social editor for Sydney & City Magazine and later...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Brian Nugent's AIDS Diary 1/2
Brian Nugent was diagnosed with AIDS in October 1986 at the age of 33. Originally from Waterford, Ireland, he trained as a cordon bleu chef in Paris before relocating to Sydney, Australia, in 1979, where he carved out a career in journalism as social editor for Sydney & City Magazine and later...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Behind the Stitches, Tommy, Peter & Juicy
We take a look at the AIDS quilts commemorating figures from fashion and nightlife whose lives intersected with celebrity, creativity and activism: Tommy Nutter, the Savile Row tailor whose daring cuts and showmanship in the 1970s made his suits a zeitgeist item coveted by a generation — friends...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Remembering Roger Youd
In this special tribute episode, "Remembering Roger Youd," published on the 40th anniversary of Roger’s untimely passing on 16 December, intimate recollections from his brother Carlton Youd sit alongside an inspiring interview with Paul Fairweather — a close friend and longstanding, respected…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Behind the Stitches, Sandy, Richie & Philip
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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Behind the Stitches, Mark, Denny & Tom
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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Behind the Stitches, Roy, Andrew & Elaine
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Fired for being White, British & HIV+ 1/2
Part 1 of 2: The Allegations & Investigation William 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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Fired for being White, British & HIV+ 2/2
Part 2 of 2: The Disciplinary & Dismissal William 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 &...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 5/5
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,...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 4/5
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 3/5
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 2/5
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Simon Daniels 1/5
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Kenny Everett
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Terry Madeley
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Special Announcement
WITHOUT PREJUDICE As 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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Leigh Bowery
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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Holly Johnson
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Gaétan Dugas Patient Hero & Zero Patience
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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - David Carr 2/2
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - David Carr 1/2
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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Employment Claims
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Todd Shuttleworth
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…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - AIDS v AIPS
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...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Dave Patridge 4/4
Episode 4 of 4 Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Dave Patridge 3/4
Episode 3 of 4 Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Dave Patridge 2/4
Episode 2 of 4 Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Diary of Dave Patridge 1/4
Episode 1 of 4 Dave Patridge was 31 when he received the diagnosis of AIDS in the summer of 1987, a time when fear and misinformation surrounded the disease. Originating from Illinois, he courageously chronicled his journey through illness in a diary, which he shared with the Herald & Review...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The AIDS Bandits
In this series finale, we delve into the complex and often troubling interplay between fear and exploitation surrounding AIDS diagnoses. Cases emerge that spotlight individuals who, either through personal struggle or malintent, weaponised the stigma of AIDS to manipulate and harm others.…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - HIV & Reckless Transmission
In this episode, we examine two notable cases of what has been termed 'HIV reckless transmission,' an aspect of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) where an individual transmits HIV to another without disclosing their status. During the trial of the first man in the UK to be prosecuted, the judge remarked...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Court, Disinfectant & Spacesuits
In this episode, we delve into the lives of three men whose HIV/AIDS status tragically intertwined with their court appearances, leading to a profound public outing by the media. Each individual faced not only the repercussions of their alleged crimes but also the harsh realities of stigma...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - 'The Mark Trotter Affair'
The Mark Trotter Affair unfolded as a tragic narrative set against the backdrop of the 1980s and early 1990s AIDS crisis, highlighting the intersection of social activism and systemic failures. Mark Trotter, a 34-year-old social worker from Hackney, was a well-respected figure within the Labour...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Scammers & Blackmailers
During the AIDS pandemic, a troubling subculture arose, characterised by exploitation. One woman, Ann Clague sold her HIV positive test results to fraudsters to enable them to make false claims for state benefits. Additionally, in two separate cases Frank Riolfo arrested and sentenced for...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - The Bogus AIDS Cure & The Bogus AIDS Doctor
Judge* Gloria presides over a high-profile case against Dr. James Sharp, exposed by investigative journalist Duncan Campbell and BBC's Watchdog of a fraudulent AIDS cure. Sharp faces the General Medical Council for misleading patients. Meanwhile, Mark Lloyd-Flynn was discovered stalking AIDS…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Cases of Manslaughter
In this episode, we examine two poignant cases related to HIV/AIDS where initial murder charges were reduced to manslaughter. One notable case is that of nine-year-old Emma Poizer, whose mother, Angela, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Angela’s plea was...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Michele Lupo
CASE FILE 1b: Michele Lupo is arrested in an undercover police sting and charged for four murders and three attempted murders. He tells detectives he felt “abused” by friends and society as reason for random murder. However, Lupo tests positive for AIDS while in custody and detectives believe…
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - Jim, Tony, Damien & The Man with the Tartan Scarf
CASE FILE 1a: In 1986, a series of tragic events unfolded in London, resulting in the murder of four men and an attempted murder of three others. The pivotal moment came when one of the survivors courageously identified Michele del Marco Lupo as the assailant in a local gay pub, leading to his...
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AIDS: The Lost Voices - In Their Own Words USA
As the AIDS pandemic began to unfold in San Francisco, a wave of courageous gay men emerged, bravely voicing their experiences of stigma and isolation. These activists played a crucial role in raising awareness and challenging the pervasive fear and ignorance surrounding the disease. Their…
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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 and fear shaped the lives of countless individuals within the gay community.
Together, they aim to honour the voices that were lost amidst the chaos, providing a platform for understanding the human stories that contributed to the history of AIDS in Britain.
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William Hampson
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