Was decriminalised in britain. In those 50 years, the campaign for lgbt rights has won Landmark Victories in many parts of the world, perhaps best symbolised by the normalisation of gay marriage in a host of countries. My guest today is american filmmaker and screenwriter dustin lance black, who won an oscar for the film milk and has just completed a major series on the struggle for gay rights. Has the time come to declare a famous victory . Dustin lance black, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. Thank you for having me. To what extent do you think that your experiences from childhood to now as a gay person have come to define your creative output . Oh, boy. Its one of the many things about me that does define me creatively. Certainly, when im teaching my students because i teach some classes in screenwriting sometimes and i say to them, tell me about you, what is it about you thats unique, where do you come from, what are you interested in, tell me about your parents, your background, the
Pakistan became independent from britain, we will speak to an indian Film Director. Welcome to Outside Source. Our top story. The red cross says more than 200 people have been killed with many more are missing after landslides in sierra leone. This happened on the outskirts of the capital, freetown, which has been hit by heavy rain in the last two days. It is understood the worst of the disaster happened in the full side region. Snatched video on a mobile phone shows a torrent of mud and water carrying away everything in its path. This driver risked his life on a bridge all but overwhelmed by the flash floods. Freetown is an overcrowded coastal city. About 250 bodies have it has few defences against heavy rains. They come every year but not usually with quite such ferocity. Around 250 bodies have been recovered so far, the authorities fear there could be many more trapped in the ruins of houses. A bbc reporter is there. I went down to the spot myself and you could see people using thei
Celebrations marking the 70 anniversary of the countrys independence from britain. Singer taylor swift wins her Sexual Assault case against a former radio dj. Good morning. It is tuesday, the 15th of august. Welcome to bbc newsroom alive. The Brexit Secretary has confirmed that the government wa nts to has confirmed that the government wants to negotiate a temporary Customs Relationship with the eu for when the uk leaves, similar to current arrangements. The Eu Commission has welcomed the proposals, but Opposition Parties here save the document lacks detail. Britain would also seek to be allowed to negotiate trade deals with countries outside the eu. Although members of the Eus Customs Union are barred from striking such agreements. Adam fleming explains. Under the Customs Union, the eu has one external border for the import of goods from abroad. If import taxes, known as tariffs, are paid, they are paid when that product enters this area. It can then move around between countries with
Group are now living in europe although most authorities are unaware of their past. Its believed at least 2,000 children received military training. Now its time for World Business report. President Trump Disbands his Business Councils, as American Business leaders abandon him over his comments on the charlotteville protests. The worst deal ever. Thats how donald trump has described the north American Free trade agreement, a pact between the us, canada and mexico. Welcome to World Business report. Im jamie robertson. Also in the programme, rico will talk us through some surprisingly strong Economic Data from some asian economies. But first, us President Donald Trump has closed down two white house Business Councils. This comes as several Business Leaders started walking away from the groups, in a reaction against the preisdents response president s response to the deadly protests in charlottesville, virginia. Despite belatedly condemning the white supremacist and neo nazi groups that r
Nationals will still need permission to settle here after brexit. Good morning. How quickly do you expect to get your online groceries . Well, ill be finding out about a new click and collect service in half an hour. In sport, its sensational celtic. The scottish champions almost guarantee their place in the Champions League group stages, thanks to a 5 0 home win over astana. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Currently we have rain pushing off in the direction of the north sea. As that clears we are into sunshine and showers, but parts of Southern Scotland and Northern England will miss those showers altogether. I will have the details inis altogether. I will have the details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Students across england, wales and Northern Ireland will receive their a level results today, determining their admission into higher education. In england, its the first year that students will get results after major reforms to a levels, including a move