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★ 7.3/10•2015•50m•16•Comedy•Drama
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Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.

Russell T Davies · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 22, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E146m

Episode 1

Henry and Lance are contented, but when they embark on a disastrous date night, life will never be the same again. At work, Henry is drawn to the enigmatic Freddie, while Lance greets Daniel.

Jan 22, 2015

Episode 2 - Episode 2E247m

Episode 2

Henry begins his new life, but Freddie marks out the battle lines. Lance tries to work out where Henry's gone, and enlists Cleo's help, but only Cliff is devious enough to work out the truth.

Jan 29, 2015

Episode 3 - Episode 3E348m

Episode 3

Henry stumbles into a dangerous trap when Freddie meets his old school teacher, Gregory, and sets out for revenge. Lance takes action and cuts Henry off completely.

Feb 5, 2015

Episode 4 - Episode 4E445m

Episode 4

Henry goes on a date with a complete stranger, while Lance's long, dark night leads him to an unexpected bed.

Feb 12, 2015

Episode 5 - Episode 5E548m

Episode 5

Henry's secrets and lies catch up with him, while Lance's wildest dreams are in danger of coming true, as Daniel makes an extraordinary move.

Feb 19, 2015

Episode 6 - Episode 6E647m

Episode 6

Lance tries to work out the truth about Daniel, so Henry takes a final, desperate chance to win his old boyfriend back. But is it too late for any of them to change paths?

Feb 26, 2015

Episode 7 - Episode 7E748m

Episode 7

Henry, Freddie and Dean are trapped together when a manhunt goes wrong, and some long-buried truths are revealed. Marie arrives to take charge.

Mar 5, 2015

Episode 8 - Episode 8E847m

Episode 8

Everyone gets caught up in Henry's grand scheme and life appears to be perfect. But only Freddie realises the truth. As events of the past catch up with them all, Henry reaches out.

Mar 12, 2015

Actors

Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

Henry Best

Cyril Nri

Cyril Nri

Lance Sullivan

Ceallach Spellman

Ceallach Spellman

Adam Whitaker

James Murray

James Murray

Daniel Coltrane

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Cleo Whitaker

Fisayo Akinade

Fisayo Akinade

Dean Monroe

Con O'Neill

Con O'Neill

Cliff Costello

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