In the first of our four-part series, we heard what it was literally like growing up as the only gay in the village. We also heard how the lesbian and gay community supported mining families in South Wales and how queer discos and dances were springing up in towns and cities across the country.
Back in Cardiff though, something seismic was about to happen in the life of one young twink, finding his feet on the scene.
Want to find out more? I’ve popped a link in my stories, but you can tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts.