POP pioneers

Queen singer Adam Lambert celebrates the UK's out-and-proud musicians...

- TESS LAMACRAFT

NEW FACTUAL Adam Lambert: Out, Loud & Proud Wednesday, 9pm, ITV1

From Freddie Mercury to Sir Elton John, British LGBTQ+ singers and musicians have created some of the most-iconic songs in rock and pop history.

This week, a one-off ITV1 documentary, shown as part of Pride Month celebrations, sees US singer, American Idol star and Queen frontman Adam Lambert interview a host of trailblazing artists and share his own unique perspective on their groundbreaking achievements.

Here, Lambert, 42, tells us why this project is so close to his heart...

Why was it so important for you to make this documentary?