Series synopsis
Queers. is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Four on July 31, 2017. It ended on August 3, 2017. It stars Rebecca Front, Ben Whishaw, Fionn Whitehead and Gemma Whelan.
A series of eight monologues set in the same pub over many years of gay history in response to the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act.
Premise
A series of eight monologues set in the same pub over many years of gay history in response to the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rebecca Front as Alice
- Ben Whishaw
- Fionn Whitehead as Andrew
- Gemma Whelan
- Alan Cumming
- Ian Gelder
- Russell Tovey
Guest cast
- Kadiff Kirwan as Frederick
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 31, 2017 | August 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Man on the Platform A man returning from the WWI battlefront discusses his experience with gay love in the trenches. |
July 31, 2017 |
| 2 |
A Grand Day Out In 1994, as the government votes on lowering the age of male homosexual consent, 17-year-old Andrew comes to London. |
July 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
More Anger Actors can feel typecast, but it's 1987 with AIDS hitting the headlines, and a new part looks like a game-changer for Phil. |
August 1, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Four |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2017 |
| Last aired | August 3, 2017 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |