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On This Gay Day: Queer as Folk made its debut on British television

In 1999 the original British version of Queer as Folk aired for the first time causing controversy in its wake. The landmark series shocked some audiences when it was first screened for it’s graphic depictions of gay sex, underage sexual activity, gay clubbing nightlife and rainbow families. For the LGBTIQ+ communities we cherished a series that showed […]

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Helena Bonham Carter to star in new Russell T Davies show

Helena Bonham Carter to star in new Russell T Davies show

Writer Russell T Davies surprised everyone when he recently announced he’d be returning to run Doctor Who in 2023, but before he takes on that task he has another series on the way. The Queer as Folk creator will team up with Helena Bonham Carter to create the miniseries Nolly.  The program will see Bonham Carter […]

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‘Queer as Folk’ writer Russell T Davies returns to Doctor Who

‘Queer as Folk’ writer Russell T Davies returns to Doctor Who

Writer Russell T Davies has been announced as the new head writer and show runner for the long standing sci-fi series Doctor Who.  Davies, who created the TV series Queer as Folk, was behind the relaunch of Doctor Who in 2005. He brought the series back to life after it has spent 16 years off air, and stayed with […]

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New version of ‘Queer as Folk’ gets the green light

New version of ‘Queer as Folk’ gets the green light

A new version of Queer as Folk will be coming to US television with NBC’s streaming service Peacock ordering an 8-episode series. Don’t expect to see any of the much loved characters from the previous series, this new story is set in New Orleans and will feature a whole new bunch of friends. Russell T Davies, the […]

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Could ‘It’s a Sin’ star Olly Alexander be in line for ‘Doctor Who’?

Could ‘It’s a Sin’ star Olly Alexander be in line for ‘Doctor Who’?

Rumours are swirling that Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker is ready to pass on the sonic screwdriver and bring a close to her tenure as the police box dwelling Time Lord. Which always leads to the inevitable speculation of who will take over the iconic role. John Barrowman, who plays omni-sexual Captain Jack Harkness on the show […]

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New queer drama ‘It’s A Sin’ to premiere on Stan on January 23

New queer drama ‘It’s A Sin’ to premiere on Stan on January 23

It’s a Sin, the new drama from Queer as Folk writer Russell T Davies will screen on Stan from Saturday 23rd January. The program features Years & Years singer Olly Alexander alongside Stephen Fry, Neil Patrick Harris, Keeley Hawes, Shaun Dooley, Tracey Ann Oberman and a stack of fresh talent. It’s set in London in […]

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Russell T Davies’ new drama ‘It’s a Sin’ to screen on Stan in Australia

Russell T Davies’ new drama ‘It’s a Sin’ to screen on Stan in Australia

It’s a Sin, the new drama from Queer as Folk writer Russell T Davies will screen on Stan in Australia early in 2021. The program features Years & Years singer Olly Alexander alongside Stephen Fry, Neil Patrick Harris, Keeley Hawes, Shaun Dooley, Tracey Ann Oberman and a stack of fresh talent. It’s set in London in the […]

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Here’s your first look at Russell T Davies new show ‘It’s a Sin’

Here’s your first look at Russell T Davies new show ‘It’s a Sin’

Britain’s Channel 4 have released a teaser trailer for Russell T Davies new show It’s a Sin, which is expected to premiere in 2021. The show which is set in London in the 1980’s around the time of the AIDS crisis was originally called The Boys, but it’s been given a new name, taking inspiration from a song by […]

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Russell T Davies is rebooting ‘Queer as Folk’ for a new generation

Russell T Davies is rebooting ‘Queer as Folk’ for a new generation

Russell T Davies, the creator of Queer as Folk has shared that he’s rebooting his iconic TV series for US network Bravo. The new version of the show will feature new characters and settings. Davies original British series ran eight episodes in 1999, a follow up series delivered two more episodes. Among the stars of the original […]

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British shows ‘Cucumber’ and ‘Banana’ to be remade in the USA

British shows ‘Cucumber’ and ‘Banana’ to be remade in the USA

Twin British TV shows Cucumber and Banana will be remade for American audiences with Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes adapting the program. Rhimes is teaming up with writer Allan Heinberg, who penned the Wonder Woman movie and the the show’s original creator Russell T Davies to make a new show inspired by the UK hit. The new program will be […]

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