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Channel 4 renews Jack Rooke’s comedy series Big Boys for season 2

Big Boys has been confirmed to return for a second season. Released to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year, the British sitcom stars Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing as Jack and Danny, respectively, first-year university students who live together in a disused shed on campus. Set in 2013, Jack is a shy, closeted journalism student coming to terms with his father’s death and Danny is a confident “lad”-type who tries to drag Jack out of his comfort zone, while dealing with his own mental health issues. Llewellyn’s character is a…

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Channel 4 barge sets off first-ever Shetland Pride celebrations

A pink and yellow barge reading “Shetland – Everyone Remembers Their First Time” was floated on the waters surrounding Shetland, marking the area’s first ever Pride celebrations. In keeping with the theme #ProudAllOver, a GAY TIMES and Channel 4 campaign to spotlight local UK Pride events taking place outside of major cities, C4 made sure to bring some colour to the UK’s northernmost town.  The #ProudAllOver campaign aims to show that life exists outside of the UK’s cities and the people of Shetland came out to reinforce this message with…

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GAY TIMES and Channel 4 are going on a road trip to celebrate local Prides

Over the last few years, there has been a boom in local Pride events, which celebrate the vibrancy of LGBTQ+ people around the country. Organised by the people living in local communities for those communities, they provide much needed visibility, outreach, and support for LGBTQ+ people – not to mention opportunities for queer people to express their creativity.  With over 180 Pride events taking place all over the UK, there’s a Pride for everyone. And to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pride movement, Channel 4 has partnered with GAY…

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Married at First Sight UK set to feature two LGBTQ+ couples in its upcoming season

The seventh season of Married At First Sight UK is set to feature two LGBTQ+ couples. Back in May, a source close to the show revealed that the series’ first-ever lesbian couple would be featured in the forthcoming season.  “Married At First Sight had a male same-sex couple last year, and now they will have a female same-sex couple. Everyone who works on the show is excited that it’s happening,” a source close to production told Metro. “It’s another small milestone for the series when it comes to diversity and inclusivity.…

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It’s a Sin fans “completely shocked” after HIV/AIDS drama snubbed at BAFTA TV Awards

Fans of It’s a Sin have been left “speechless” after the critically acclaimed series failed to win any of its 11 nominations at the BAFTA TV Awards. The show follows a group of friends in 1980s London who grow up in the shadow of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Upon release, it received praise for its powerful storytelling, incredible cast, and bringing LGBTQ+ history to a mainstream audience in a way that had never been done before. The drama, which coincided with HIV Testing Week, proved to have a remarkable impact on…

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Exclusive: It’s a Sin cast reflect on “brutality and beauty” of creating the HIV/AIDS drama

The cast of It’s a Sin reunited to discuss the “life-changing” HIV/AIDS drama and the impact it has had in the year since it first aired on Channel 4. The show follows a group of friends in 1980s London who grow up in the shadow of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Upon release, it received praise for its powerful storytelling, incredible cast, and bringing LGBTQ+ history to a mainstream audience in a way that had never been done before. The drama, which coincided with HIV Testing Week, proved to have a remarkable…

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Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan says its hard “saying goodbye” to her beloved character

Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan said she’ll miss her queer character ahead of the series’ final season. Since its debut in 2018, the Channel 4 series has captivated audiences with its hilarious storylines and wholesome cast. One of the characters that have particularly stood out to fans is Coughlan’s Clare Devlin – who came out as a lesbian during the first season. With the last season around the corner, the Bridgerton actress and her co-star Jamie Lee O’Donnell dished about the series with Newsletter. “It’s a weird thing, grief, saying goodbye…

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