Tom Robinson

Born: 1950-06-01

Thomas Giles Robinson (born 1 June 1950) is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and "Don't Take No for an Answer", with his Tom Robinson Band. He later peaked at No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart with his solo single "War Baby".


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27: Gone Too Soon

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Released: 2018-03-26

Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969...

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Hating Peter Tatchell

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Released: 2021-11-01

The powerful and inspiring true story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose...

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George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

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Released: 2022-06-13

This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told...

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White Riot

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Released: 2020-04-03

Exploring how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain, when a group of artists united to...

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Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line

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Released: 2011-08-29

Gerry Rafferty, who died in January 2011, was one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters,...

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Days Like These

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Released: 1986-12-15

Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within...

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The Private Life of the Ford Cortina

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Released: 1982-01-19

A ski run in Italy, a supermarket manager in Luton, a sandwich bar in London EC2, Arena opens...

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The Secret Policeman's Ball

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Released: 1979-12-22

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better...

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Legendary Children [All of Them Queer]

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Released: 2023-06-16

Titled after Holly Johnson's iconic anthem, Legendary Children [All Of Them Queer] follows many...

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Divide and Rule - Never!

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Released: 1978-01-01

This punk-infused documentary by the Newsreel Collective invites young working class Londoners...

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A Different Kind of Love

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Released: 2024-06-01

Canadian QUEER history in the making. A celebration of highlights from North America's FIRST...

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To Good To Be True?

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Released: 1979-01-01

Film profile of gay rock star/political activist Tom Robinson, intercut with the Tom Robinson...

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Top of the Pops

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First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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