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Series · 1999 – 2000 · Drama

Queer as Folk

★7.8 1999 – 2000 2 Seasons Russell T Davies TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 10 episodes

Thursday

Episode 01

Thursday

Feb 23, 1999 · 31 min

Canal Street, Manchester. It's Thursday and that means nineties night in the Babylon Club. Phil hasn't pulled and nor has Vince, but Vince is being followed by a muscle man. Stuart has pulled and is just getting his admirer's phone number before they all head home.

Stuart Alan Jones

Episode 02

Stuart Alan Jones

Mar 2, 1999 · 31 min

With newfound confidence, Nathan comes out to his best friend Donna and pursues Stuart. Stuart wants no attachments. Vince is still in the closet at work and receives awkward romantic attention.

A Night Out

Episode 03

A Night Out

Mar 9, 1999 · 33 min

Vince and Stuart's camp friend Alexander Perry returns from holiday with his non-English-speaking Japanese lover. Nathan takes Donna to the clubs. Everyone wants to pick up someone new, but Nathan only wants Stuart.

D.I.S.C.O.

Episode 04

D.I.S.C.O.

Mar 16, 1999 · 34 min

Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral. Nathan pursues a classmate and then runs off when his mother asks him about being gay.

The Date

Episode 05

The Date

Mar 23, 1999 · 31 min

Vince reluctantly goes on a date with the Australian guy he met at the funeral. Nathan moves in with Hazel to avoid his mother. Stuart lets his sister down to entertain a client for work.

Meet the Parents

Episode 06

Meet the Parents

Mar 30, 1999 · 32 min

Vince and Cameron are dating, but observant Cameron is starting to figure out the unusual dynamic between Vince and Stuart. Stuart is exasperated by his parents' games.

Thirty

Episode 07

Thirty

Apr 6, 1999 · 31 min

Stuart and Cameron throw a 'surprise' party for Vince's 30th birthday during which their rivalry escalates. Stuart has a nasty surprise to ruin the night. The marriage of convenience is also threatening to cause drama.

Punchline

Episode 08

Punchline

Apr 13, 1999 · 34 min

Things come to an intense head: Vince experiences increasing paranoia at work, convinced that Rosalie has outed him; devasted by rejection, Stuart turns to the bottle; Vince's relationship with Cameron takes an all-too-real turn; Lance faces deportation following an altercation with a Home Office official; and Nathan makes a daring decision.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.8 /10

based on 162 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Cast

8 principal 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

Where to watch Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Russell T Davies has 2 seasons and 10 total episodes, rated 7.8/10 by 162 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Queer as Folk have?

Queer as Folk has 2 seasons with 10 episodes in total.

Is Queer as Folk still on the air?

Queer as Folk has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Queer as Folk?

Queer as Folk airs on Channel 4.

When did Queer as Folk first air?

Queer as Folk first aired on February 23, 1999.

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