It's a Sin: Should gay roles be reserved for gay actors?

<p>Before Channel 4's hit series <em>It's Sin</em> was broadcast, writer Russell T Davies made headlines for his comments on how the show was cast. Should LGBTQ+ roles only be played by those with a lived experience? Or is that in itself, a form of discrimination?</p><p>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsubs&amp;utm_content=storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</a>.</p><p>Guests:</p><p>-Alex Roberts, actor.</p><p>-Lucinda Syson, casting director.</p><p>Host: David Aaronovitch.</p><p>Clips Used: Channel 4, BBC3, Oscars YouTube channel, Columbia Pictures, Sky News Australia, TRT World, ITV Loose Women.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>