Queer as Folk
TV Show · LGBTQ · Drama

Set in and around the Manchester gay scene, the groundbreaking Queer as Folk documents the lives and loves of three young gay men — Stuart (Aidan Gillen), Vince (Craig Kelly), and Nathan (Charlie Hunnam). Although uncompromising in the portrayal of gay life, the programme prides itself on its focus on the characters themselves rather than their sexuality.

1999 · 32m
Starring Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly, Craig Kelly
Director Sarah Harding, Menhaj Huda

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    A chronicle of the lives of three gay men living in Manchester, England. With Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly and Charlie Hunnam.
    30 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Stuart pursues a client. Vince is set up on a date with a woman. Nathan is determined to find Stuart again.
    30 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Phil meets Vince's friends; Nathan ends up on Canal Street with Donna; a liaison has deadly consequences.
    30 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral; Nathan and his classmate Christian have a sexual encounter; Vince meets Phil's accountant at the wake.
    30 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    Nathan wakes up with Daniel; Stuart wakes up with two more strangers; Hazel agrees that Nathan can stay with her until things calm down.
    29 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    Family confrontations cause trouble for Stuart and Nathan; Vince introduces Cameron to his mum.
    29 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Aidan Gillen
    Stuart Jones
  • C‌K
    Craig Kelly
    Vince Tyler
  • Craig Kelly
    Vince Tyler
  • Denise Black
    Hazel Tyler
  • Charlie Hunnam
    Nathan Maloney
  • Sarah Harding
    Director
  • M‌H
    Menhaj Huda
    Director
  • Charles McDougall
    Director
  • Menhaj Huda
    Director
  • Russell T Davies
    Executive Producer
  • Russell T Davies
    Writer

About

Queer as Folk

LGBTQ

Set in and around the Manchester gay scene, the groundbreaking Queer as Folk documents the lives and loves of three young gay men — Stuart (Aidan Gillen), Vince (Craig Kelly), and Nathan (Charlie Hunnam). Although uncompromising in the portrayal of gay life, the programme prides itself on its focus on the characters themselves rather than their sexuality.

Information

Studio
Channel 4
Released
1999
Rated
Caution
© 1998 DRG

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (United Kingdom)

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