TV series

Queer as Folk

Name: Queer as Folk
Released: 1999
Cast: Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly, Charlie Hunnam, Esther Hall, Denise Black

1999–2000· 2 seasons· 32 min episodesTV-MA★ 7.8Ended

On Channel 4 — From Red Production Company

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Synopsis

Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.

Themes

age difference coming out cruising platonic love male friendship northern england slice of life unrequited love clubbing miniseries statutory rape bromance lgbt lgbt teen

Episodes

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E1 ThursdayNext upFeb 23, 1999 · 31 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
Canal Street, Manchester. It's Thursday and that means nineties night in the Babylon Club. Phil hasn't pulled and nor has Vince, but Vince is being followed by a muscle man. Stuart has pulled and is just getting his admirer's phone number before they all head home.
Guest stars: Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Juley McCann (Siobhan Potter), Sarah Jones (Suzie Smith), Alan Halsall (Midge), David Prosho (Muscle Man)
E2 Stuart Alan JonesMar 2, 1999 · 31 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
With newfound confidence, Nathan comes out to his best friend Donna and pursues Stuart. Stuart wants no attachments. Vince is still in the closet at work and receives awkward romantic attention.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Caroline Pegg (Rosalie Cotter), Ben Maguire (Christian Hobbs), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Saira Todd (Lisa Levene), Juley McCann (Siobhan Potter), Sarah Jones (Suzie Smith)
E3 A Night OutMar 9, 1999 · 33 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Vince and Stuart's camp friend Alexander Perry returns from holiday with his non-English-speaking Japanese lover. Nathan takes Donna to the clubs. Everyone wants to pick up someone new, but Nathan only wants Stuart.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Caroline Pegg (Rosalie Cotter), Antony Cotton (Alexander Perry), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Saira Todd (Lisa Levene), Jason Merrells (Phil Delaney), Adam Zane (Dane McAteer)
E4 D.I.S.C.O.Mar 16, 1999 · 34 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral. Nathan pursues a classmate and then runs off when his mother asks him about being gay.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Antony Cotton (Alexander Perry), Ben Maguire (Christian Hobbs), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Peter O'Brien (Cameron Roberts), Alan Halsall (Midge), Kate Fitzgerald (Mrs Delaney)
E5 The DateMar 23, 1999 · 31 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Vince reluctantly goes on a date with the Australian guy he met at the funeral. Nathan moves in with Hazel to avoid his mother. Stuart lets his sister down to entertain a client for work.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Caroline Pegg (Rosalie Cotter), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Saira Todd (Lisa Levene), Juley McCann (Siobhan Potter), Sarah Jones (Suzie Smith), Peter O'Brien (Cameron Roberts)
E6 Meet the ParentsMar 30, 1999 · 32 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Vince and Cameron are dating, but observant Cameron is starting to figure out the unusual dynamic between Vince and Stuart. Stuart is exasperated by his parents' games.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Caroline Pegg (Rosalie Cotter), Antony Cotton (Alexander Perry), Ben Maguire (Christian Hobbs), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Saira Todd (Lisa Levene), Juley McCann (Siobhan Potter)
E7 ThirtyApr 6, 1999 · 31 min · ★ 5.0
Synopsis
Stuart and Cameron throw a 'surprise' party for Vince's 30th birthday during which their rivalry escalates. Stuart has a nasty surprise to ruin the night. The marriage of convenience is also threatening to cause drama.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Caroline Pegg (Rosalie Cotter), Antony Cotton (Alexander Perry), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Saira Todd (Lisa Levene), Juley McCann (Siobhan Potter), Sarah Jones (Suzie Smith)
E8 PunchlineApr 13, 1999 · 34 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Things come to an intense head: Vince experiences increasing paranoia at work, convinced that Rosalie has outed him; devasted by rejection, Stuart turns to the bottle; Vince's relationship with Cameron takes an all-too-real turn; Lance faces deportation following an altercation with a Home Office official; and Nathan makes a daring decision.
Guest stars: Alison Burrows (Sandra Docherty), Caroline O'Neill (Janice Maloney), Caroline Pegg (Rosalie Cotter), Antony Cotton (Alexander Perry), Ben Maguire (Christian Hobbs), Alfie Robinson (Baby Alfred), Saira Todd (Lisa Levene), Juley McCann (Siobhan Potter)