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Queer as Folk

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Drama

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.

Created by:
Russell T Davies
Cast:
Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly, Charlie Hunnam, Esther Hall
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom
Network:
Channel 4

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Series 1

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Episode 1

★ 5.8

Thursday

1999-02-23 · 31m

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.

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Episode 2

★ 7.2

Stuart Alan Jones

1999-03-02 · 31m

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.

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Episode 3

★ 6.3

A Night Out

1999-03-09 · 33m

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.

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Episode 4

★ 7.0

D.I.S.C.O.

1999-03-16 · 34m

Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral. Nathan pursues a classmate and then runs off when his mother asks him about being gay.

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Episode 5

★ 7.0

The Date

1999-03-23 · 31m

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.

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Episode 6

★ 7.3

Meet the Parents

1999-03-30 · 32m

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.

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Episode 7

★ 5.0

Thirty

1999-04-06 · 31m

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.

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Episode 8

★ 7.0

Punchline

1999-04-13 · 34m

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.

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Cast

Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

Stuart Jones

Craig Kelly

Craig Kelly

Vince Tyler

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Nathan Maloney

Esther Hall

Esther Hall

Romey Sullivan

Denise Black

Denise Black

Hazel Tyler

Andy Devine

Andy Devine

Bernard Thomas

Alison Burrows

Alison Burrows

Sandra Docherty

Caroline O'Neill

Caroline O'Neill

Janice Maloney

Caroline Pegg

Rosalie Cotter

Antony Cotton

Antony Cotton

Alexander Perry

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