susan calman

This week, Scottish comedian Susan Calman spoke openly about her experiences of growing up gay in Scotland with Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2. The comedian and broadcaster appeared on Kay’s Tracks Of My Years , where she reflected on identity, belonging and the importance of LGBTQ+ spaces at key moments in her life. During the programme, Calman became emotional while discussing gay clubs in Glasgow, describing them as places of safety and self‑discovery at a time when being openly lesbian felt far less visible or accepted. Recalling nights out in the city, she highlighted how those spaces offered