The first ever Pride Flag was 30 ft high and 60 ft wide. A suitably epic beginning for a flag that has had a massive impact on the world.

Who design that first flag? Why? And is Judy Garland involved in all this?

Dallas is talking to Journalist Jake Hall, author of The Art of Drag.

Produced by Freddy Chick, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long

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