Word for Word

16 Jun 2018

Spencer McLaren

Arts, LGBTI Community, TV

This week Benjamin is joined by Australian actor Spencer McLaren. They discuss LGBT themes and representation on Australian TV, what it was like playing a gay character when he was still in the closet, and how he got married to his partner before it was legalised in the country.

Word For Word airs midday (AEST) Saturdays on JOY 94.9 in Melbourne, streaming live at JOY.org.au, on the JOY App or iHeartRadio, and available via podcast from iTunes or your favourite podcast provider.

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