Bold, raw, and highly dykey — Dyke TV shook up cable airwaves from 1993 to 2005, broadcasting weekly to over 6.5 million households and carving out space for lesbian voices, politics and culture. Co-founded by Ana María Simo, Linda Chapman and Mary Patierno (of the Lesbian Avengers), this DIY powerhouse amplified stories across art, health, activism and sex — always unapologetically queer, always community-first. 

After a successful tour of Dyke TV’s Early Years, and in celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Other People’s Films presents a new supercut by Antonia Luxem from the early naughties — a celebratory ride through lesbian life’s joy, political struggle, pleasure and music videos. It’s funny, fierce, and as urgent now as it was then. 

Join us for a vibrant, defiant time capsule that still hits hard and hits home. A must-see tribute to our dyke elders — and a rallying cry for the present. 

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with some of DYKE TVs original team and Other People’s Films. 

With thanks to the Dyke TV organisers, Smith College Special Collections & Mary Patierno. Supported by Hackney Council and Hackney PRIDE365. 

This film is shown in English, with English Subtitles.

Running time: 70 mins + Q&A.