Dominic Treadwell-Collins, executive producer of EastEnders, revealed this afternoon during National Student Pride that he is set to create a trans* storyline for the iconic British soap. He told a packed audience at the University of Westminster, which was hosting the event: “I am planning to write a trans storyline. Pen hasn’t hit paper yet but research is in the planning.”
National Student Pride opened last night during the final weekend of LGBT History Month. Confirmed speakers include: Dustin Lance Black, Oscar winning screen writer of the movie, Milk and partner of Tom Daley; Dominic Treadwell-Collins, executive producer of EastEnders; Alica Eyo, Emmerdale; Owen Jones, author of ‘Chavs’ and popular columnist for the Independent, Bethany Black, Transgender comedian and star of Cucumber and Heather Pace from Lip Service. Lucy Spraggan, Gaydio’s Matt Crab and Drag Queen Mary Mac will be judging ‘Student Pride Voice X’. The winner will appear on Gaydio radio and sings at London Pride.
