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Queer as Folk: The Complete Collection
Starring: Aidan Gillen , Craig Kelly , Charlie Hunnam
Directed by: Sarah Harding
Produced by: Russell T Davies
Written by: Russell T Davies
Nominated for four BAFTA® Awards, this groundbreaking British original by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who) shines with "considerable complexity, insight, poignancy and humor"-Los Angeles Times.
Item Number: 16418
- Format:
- DVD Widescreen
- Region:
- 1 - More Details
- Run time:
- About 5 3/4 Hours
- Originally Aired On:
- Ovation
- Number of Discs:
- 3
- Special Features:
• Deleted and extended scenes with commentary,
• "What the Folk...?" featurette
• U.K. television show interviews
• Behind-the-scenes interviews
• U.K. trailers for Series 2,
• Photo galleries
Nominated for four BAFTA® Awards, this groundbreaking British original by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who) shines with "considerable complexity, insight, poignancy and humor"-Los Angeles Times. Witty, daring, and unapologetic, it celebrates gay culture while tackling universal themes of friendship, love, self-acceptance and adulthood. Stars Aidan Gillen (The Wire), Craig Kelly (Titanic) and Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy). Recommended for mature viewers. Includes over two hours of extras!
Series 1
Episode 1
Lifelong best friends Vince Tyler and Stuart Alan Jones regularly prowl Manchester's gay clubs looking for love-or just a good time. One night, Stuart picks up 15-year-old Nathan for a tryst and unintentionally becomes entangled in the boy's life.
Episode 2
Vince's flamboyant friend Alexander comes to visit, and Phil's encounter with a man on Canal Street has tragic results. Meanwhile, Nathan's mother questions his sexual orientation, and he reacts badly.
Episode 3
When Cameron asks Vince out to dinner, Vince awkwardly attempts to navigate the dating scene. Stuart learns that his parents plan to divorce, inspiring him to try to reunite Nathan with his family. Cameron confronts Stuart about his treatment of Vince.
Episode 4
At Vince's 30th birthday party, Stuart finally goes one step too far and infuriates Vince. Stuart also conspires to expose Romey's fraudulent marriage to the authorities. Nathan reluctantly moves back home, and Vince makes an important decision about his love life.
Series 2
Episode 1
A family wedding brings Stuart and Vince's feelings for each other to the fore. Meanwhile, Vince is up for a promotion at work, Nathan returns from London, and Stuart's nephew attempts to blackmail him.
Episode 2
Nathan stands up for himself at school, and Hazel and Bernard fight dirty to win Vince the promotion. Stuart takes drastic measures against Alexander's parents, causing a rift with Vince. Dissatisfied with the Manchester scene, Stuart contemplates moving to London.
| Stuart Jones | --- | Aidan Gillen |
| Vince Tyler | --- | Craig Kelly |
| Nathan Maloney | --- | Charlie Hunnam |
| Hazel Tyler | --- | Denise Black |
| Bernard Thomas | --- | Andy Devine |
| Romey Sullivan | --- | Esther Hall |
| Janice Maloney | --- | Caroline O'Neill |
| Donna Clarke | --- | Carla Henry |
| Rosalie Cotter | --- | Caroline Pegg |
| Sandra Docherty | --- | Alison Burrows |
| Baby Alfred | --- | Alfie Robinson |
| Alexander Perry | --- | Antony Cotton |
| Lisa Levene | --- | Saira Todd |
| Christian Hobbs | --- | Ben Maguire |
| Siobhan Potter | --- | Juley McCann |
| Suzie Smith | --- | Sarah Jones |
| Cameron Roberts | --- | Peter O'Brien |
| Marcie Finch | --- | Susan Cookson |
| Dazz Collinson | --- | Jonathon Natynczyk |
| Lance Amponah | --- | John Brobbey |
Directed by Sarah Harding, Charles McDougall
Written by Russell T. Davies
Produced by Nicola Shindler, Russell T. Davies
Original Music by Murray Gold
Cinematography by Nigel Walters
Film Editing by Tony Cranstoun
Costume Design by Pam Tait
"Compelling" -The New York Times
"Dynamite drama" -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Frank, witty, intelligent" -Los Angeles Times
