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Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk

19997.82 Seasons10 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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 Nicola Shindler
Produced by Nicola Shindler
NetworksChannel 4

Top 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

C

Caroline Pegg

Rosalie Cotter

Antony Cotton

Antony Cotton

Alexander Perry

Themes & Keywords

age differencecoming outcruisingplatonic lovemale friendshipnorthern englandslice of lifeunrequited loveclubbingminiseriesstatutory rapebromancelgbtlgbt teenmale bondingunderage sexolder man younger man relationshipmanchestermother son relationshipgay thememale female friendshipgay interest

About Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk is a drama series that first aired in 1999 exploring themes of age difference, coming out, cruising, platonic love, male friendship, northern england. Created by Nicola Shindler, it stars Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly, Charlie Hunnam. 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.

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