Queerbaiting

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Harry Styles' new music video prompts allegations of queerbaiting: some say he's appropriating queer culture to sell his music; others argue it's a welcome rewriting of the rules of masculinity. We explore what queerbaiting means, where the term came from, and ask whether it's ever OK to accuse an individual of doing it. The allegation has been levelled at a range of stars, films and TV shows - we take a look at some high-profile examples. Plus, why is there such a large female audience for gay male romance? Presenter: Adam Fleming Production team: Annabel Deas, Simon Tulett and Ellie House Studio manager: Jack Wilfan Production coordinator: Janet Staples Editor: Penny Murphy