Gateways Grind

Overview

What do you picture when you think of King’s Road? The swinging 60s? Vivienne Westwood pioneering punk fashion? One notable establishment in this enclave of history that’s often forgotten about is Gateways, London’s longest-surviving lesbian club. Alongside a host of its patrons over the years, Sandi Toksvig highlights the legacy of the club from its original owner, who won it in a poker game, to its blossoming into a hotspot and safe space for lesbian life. From its signature green door to the risqué dance move that gives this film its name, Gateways was a crucial part of London’s queer history. In this charming and informative film, it’s celebrated in all its glory.

Directed by Jacquie Lawrence

Top cast

Sandi Toksvig

Self - Presenter

Lu Corfield

First Time Couple

Victoria Broom

First Time Couple

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Melanie Radloff

Cigarette Lighting Couple (as Mel Radloff)

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Samantha Owens

Cigarette Lighting Couple

T

Tricia Wey

Couple Who Kiss at the Table

L

Lynne Jefferies

Couple Who Kiss at the Table

V

Veronica Fearon

Bartender

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Naomi Denny

Woman at the Bar

K

Ky Hoyle

Dancing Couple

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Carly Grayston

Dancing Couple

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Clare Lydon

Beatnik Couple

Y

Yvonne Ling

Beatnik Couple

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Amanda Salt

Painter of the Green Door

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Gary Bartlett

Hackney Cab Driver

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Debbie Toksvig

Plaque Woman

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