Queers is a 2017 drama directed and produced by Mark Gatiss.
It was created as part of the BBC's cycle "Gay Britannia", to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of the Sexual Offences Act 1967. The show features interviews with gay characters at the margins of the community. It was broadcast by BBC America in collaboration with AMC Networks.
Queers | |
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Created by | Mark Gatiss |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Producer | Mark Gatiss |
Original release | |
Network | BBC Four |
Release | 31 July 3 August 2017 | –
The series has a total of 8 episodes, each consisting of one monologue. Every episode features a different speaker in a different year, spanning most of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century.
No. | Title | Written by | Year | Character | Original air date |
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1 | "The Man On The Platform" | Mark Gatiss | 1917 | Perce | July 31, 2017 |
2 | "A Grand Day Out" | Michael Dennis | 1994 | Andrew | July 31, 2017 |
3 | "More Anger" | Brian Fillis | 1987 | Phil | August 1, 2017 |
4 | "Missing Alice" | Jon Bradfield | 1957 | Alice | August 1, 2017 |
5 | "I Miss The War" | Matthew Baldwin | 1967 | Jackie | August 2, 2017 |
6 | "Safest Spot In Town" | Keith Jarrett | 1941 | Fredrick | August 2, 2017 |
7 | "The Perfect Gentleman" | Jackie Clune | 1929 | Bobby | August 3, 2017 |
8 | "Something Borrowed" | Gareth McLean | 2016 | Steve | August 3, 2017 |
From IMDB:
The Independent, discussing the visceral nature of the eight episodes, called them "dramatic gems". The Times said that the show was "funny, poignant and closely observed".
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