Queer as Folk (UK)

Queer as Folk is a comedic drama series that aired on Channel 4 from 1999-2000. Like the 2000 American remake of the same name, Queer as Folk centers around a group of gay men living and loving together in a major city. This time it's Canal Street in Manchester, and the group of friends is led by Stuart Alan Jones (Aidan Gillen) and Vince Tyler (Craig Kelly). Stuart is one of the hottest men in the Canal Street area and he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Although Vince is hopelessly in love with his best friend, he knows that the two will never be more than friends. When 15-year old Nathan Maloney (Charlie Hunnam) enters Stuart's life, Vince struggles to come to terms with these new circumstances. Although the American remake focuses on hot topics such as AIDS, homophobia, and gay marriage rights, the British Queer as Folk is lighter and mainly deals only with the friendships and love interests of the three main characters. Lasting for two seasons, Queer as Folk was created by Russel T Davies, who is credited on the American version as well, and produced by Red Production Company. MORE