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00:00Hi everyone, it's Steve from The Gay Dolls and welcome to a whirlwind adventure through
00:04the rainbow spectrum of the miniseries.
00:07Buckle up because today we're diving into 8 phenomenal shows that explore, celebrate
00:11and challenge a lot of gay experiences through the lens of the miniseries format.
00:16So the shows that we'll be looking at today will be examples of like It's a Sin, where
00:21it was a miniseries that, you know, it went for 5 to 8 episodes and then that was it.
00:27It didn't turn into a series like Looking, for instance, it had what, 3 series or 2 series?
00:33These are just miniseries contained.
00:36The only one that's an exception to this rule that I put in is Queer as Folk UK because
00:41the initial miniseries was just a closed story with, I don't know, 4 or 5 episodes and then
00:48they actually did the second season mainly due to money and for the mass success of the
00:52first one.
00:54These ones, as I said, self-contained stories.
00:58So we've got Scandals with British Aristocrats in A Very English Scandal, where wit and deceit
01:03collide in a whirlwind of forbidden love and political intrigue.
01:07Then we'll soar to great heights with Angels in America, a masterpiece that confronts the
01:11reality of the AIDS crisis with breathtaking beauty.
01:15Then we'll hop across the pond to Manchester for a slice of life and cake with Cucumber,
01:19a hilarious and heart-warming mid-life identity crisis and the complexes of modern relationships.
01:26And speaking of journeys, we'll look at Fellow Travellers, taking us back to the gripping
01:30of espionage and forbidden love against the backdrop of MacArthurism.
01:35But hold on tight, we're not done yet.
01:36Back in Britain, It's a Sin whisks up a vibrant nightlife of the 1980s with a group of friends
01:41that face joys, heartbreaks, the young amidst the shadows of the AIDS crisis.
01:45We'll be moving through time, we'll uncover a hidden love story from post-war Britain
01:49in Man in the Orange Shirt, a reminder of the sacrifices made for love in a less accepting
01:54era.
01:56And no miniseries roundup would be complete without the cheeky trip to Canal Street for
02:00the trailblazing Queer as Folk.
02:02Brace yourself for an unapologetic drag queen's messy relationships and the fight for visibility
02:08in a world not quite ready for all its colours.
02:10Finally, we'll wrap up our tour with the iconic Tales of the City, a San Francisco institution
02:15that celebrates love, acceptance and the enduring power of community.
02:19So whether you're a seasoned gay history buff or simply looking for a good story with a
02:23heart, this journey through eight incredible miniseries promises laugh, tears and everything
02:28in between.
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02:38So here we go!
02:40So let's start off with a very English scandal.
02:42So grab a cuppa and sit down on the lounge because we're in for a world of political
02:46intrigue, social hypocrisy and a dash of murder most foul.
02:50A tale of two scandals, love, lies and lethal ambitions.
02:54A very English scandal made in 2018 isn't your typical period drama.
02:58It's a rollercoaster ride through the 1960s and 70s, telling us the downfall story of
03:03Jeremy Thorpe, the charismatic leader of the British Liberal Party and his desperate attempts
03:08to silence his former lover, Norman Scott.
03:10Hugh Grant shines as the quintessential Englishman, his charm masks a web of deceit and manipulation.
03:16Ben Wishaw delivers a heartbreaking performance as Norman, a man ostracised by society and
03:22used as a pawn in Thorne's twisted game.
03:25The series masterfully weaves a personal scandal with the border social and political landscape
03:29of the time.
03:31We see cracks in the British veneer of civility and the struggle for gay rights, and the power
03:36dynamics within the political elite.
03:38It's a stark reminder that even the most seemingly perfect lies can harbour dark secrets.
03:43A Very English Scandal is a masterclass in storytelling.
03:46The script is razor-sharp, laced with both wit and biting social commentary.
03:50The direction is impeccable, capturing the grandeur of Parliament and the claustrophobic
03:55of the backroom deals.
03:56And the soundtrack's great, with Murray Gold's score perfectly complementing the drama and
04:00adding layers of tension and emotional depth.
04:03In Rotten Tomatoes, it got a score from the critics of 97 and audience 81, so a pretty
04:08good score.
04:09So the verdict, I'd say, is a must-watch for period drama enthusiasts.
04:13Whether you're a fan of historical dramas, political thrillers or simply love a good
04:18character study, A Very English Scandal is a must-watch.
04:21It's a show that will stay with you long after the credits roll, of course, leaving you pondering
04:25the complexities of human nature, the price of ambition and the enduring power of truth.
04:30Have you seen A Very English Scandal?
04:32Tell me what you thought down in the comments below, we'd all love to hear what you think.
04:36And of course, when you finish this film, you'll all be thinking, did he ever get that
04:40card?
04:41You were amazing!
04:42I was rude, I was vile, I was queer, I was myself.
04:48A Very English Scandal, on BBC One.
04:53Number two, Angels in America.
04:56Let's dive into this masterpiece, a HBO 2003 miniseries.
05:00Even though I'm doing a very brief description of this, as you know, Angels in America, you
05:04could do a three-hour vlog on that show.
05:08It's an amazing piece of TV drama, and also, of course, the wonderful play.
05:13This isn't your average historical drama.
05:15It's a powerhouse epic tackling love, loss, faith and the brutal realities of the 1980s
05:21New York City amidst the AIDS crisis.
05:24We meet a vibrant tapestry of characters, Pryor Walter, a gay man grappling with AIDS
05:29and angelical visitations, his lover Louis Ironson struggling with his sexuality and
05:34a Mormon upbringing Joe Pitt, a closeted lawyer torn between his wife Harper and forbidden
05:40love, Roy Cohen, a ruthless McCarthy-era lawyer battling his own demons of morality, and the
05:46ematic Angel, a celestial being guided for a maybe mocking Pryor's journey.
05:52Angels in America transcends the AIDS epidemic, using it as a prism to explore universal themes
05:57of fear, hope, mortality and the desperate search for the meaning of the world tithering
06:02on the brink.
06:03We witness political hypocrisy, social prejudice and the fight for acceptance against the backdrop
06:07of the Reagan era.
06:09The acting is nothing short of phenomenal.
06:11Al Pacino is the electricus of the larger-than-life Roy Cohen, who will also appear in Fellow
06:16Travelers later on, while Meryl Streep delivers a tour-de-force performance in multiple roles,
06:21from the ghost of Ethel Rosenberg to a homeless woman.
06:25Justin Kirk and Ben Shankerman bring heartbreaking vulnerability to Pryor and Louis, and Emma
06:30Thompson shines as the Angel.
06:32Visually, Angels in America is a real treat.
06:35Director Mike Nichols masterfully blends realism with magical realism, creating dreamlike sequences
06:40and haunting imagery that linger long after the show finishes.
06:44Don't be surprised if you find yourself wrestling with Angels or soaring through celestial realms
06:49alongside Pryor.
06:51Angels in America is more than just a miniseries, it's an experience.
06:54It's challenging and thought-provoking, and ultimately deeply moving.
06:58Whether you're a history buff, or you love drama, or simply seeking a story that will
07:02stay with you, this is a must-watch.
07:04On Rotten Tomatoes, the critics gave it 90, the audience gave it 93, so you can see it's
07:09got pretty high scores.
07:11This of course is a wonderful television series, you will love this show, there's so much story
07:17here that to try and cover that like I said earlier would take hours, but trust me, this
07:22is a great show.
07:23Be warned, this is not for the faint-hearted, and will confront your emotions, challenge
07:27your beliefs and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about life, love and
07:31the hereafter.
07:32Share your thoughts about Angels in America below, let us know what you thought of this
07:36show.
07:48What?
07:50Lesion number one, look at the wine, dark kiss of the angel of death.
07:59Does it make any difference that I might be one thing, deep inside, so long as I have
08:04fought with everything I have to kill it?
08:08Love, that's a trap.
08:10Responsibility, that's a trap too.
08:14I have to go, I want to spend my whole lonely life looking after white people, I can get
08:21underpaid to do it.
08:26Greetings prophets, the great work begins.
08:31Are you one of those follow me to the other side voices?
08:37Number three, Cucumber.
08:40Let's delve into the juicy world of Cucumber, the 2015 British mini-series from legendary
08:46Russell T. Davis.
08:48Get ready for the ride of your life, laughter and the messy realities of navigating sex
08:52and relationships in your 40s with a very gay flavour covering everything in life from
08:57sex to death.
08:58This of course, this show, I have featured this before in another list, I think it was
09:03the UK list and people did comment about the drama and the sad ending in this show,
09:09but overall it is a wonderful show, it's a wonderful television series and particularly
09:16if someone does have this happen to them where mid-life, their whole life just suddenly changed,
09:22they lose their partner or they move house or whatever, so their whole world changes,
09:27so important to think this one with this show.
09:30Our main character is Henry Best, a 46-year-old insurance salesman living in a seemingly comfortable
09:36life with his longtime boyfriend Lance, but everything gets thrown into the blender when
09:40a disastrous date night explodes into chaos involving a death, a threesome, two police
09:46cars, all to the tunes of Boney M, that sends Henry spiralling, questioning his sexuality,
09:52seeking solace in unexpected places and is about to hit mid-crisis very, very gay style.
09:59Henry throws himself into a new life, moving in with his younger hip work colleagues Dean
10:05and Freddie.
10:06This house share becomes a melting pot of sexual exploration, emotional support and
10:11hilarious hijinks.
10:12We see Henry grappling with everything from coming to terms with his attraction to men
10:16his son's age, to navigating the complexities of open relationships.
10:21There's a lot of humour however, Cucumber packs an emotional punch.
10:25There's a lot on mid-life crisis, the fear of ageing, the challenging of facing society's
10:30expectations when you don't quite fit the mould.
10:33Henry's journey resonates with anyone who's ever questioned their place in the world,
10:37regardless of their sexuality.
10:39Cucumber is actually part of a brilliant interconnected trilogy from Davis, exploring the facets of
10:44the gay experience in Manchester.
10:46Alongside the companion pieces are Banana and Tofu, it paints a rich tapestry of queer
10:51lives, anxieties and joys.
10:54On Rotten Tomatoes, Cucumber hit a critics of 91% and an audience of 86, so pretty good
11:00scores there.
11:01If you're looking for a thought-provoking, funny and deeply relatable drama that pushes
11:05boundaries and celebrates the complexities of human relationships, Cucumber is a must
11:10watch.
11:11Just be prepared for some awkward laughs, uncomfortable truths and a whole lot of bony
11:15M.
11:16If you've dipped your toes into Cucumber, share your thoughts and favourite moments
11:20in the comments below.
11:24Let's embark on this captivating historical journey as we explore the 2023 miniseries,
11:30based on the acclaimed novel by Thomas P. Callum, openly gay writer.
11:34Buckle up for a story drenched in espionage, forbidden love and the chilling realities
11:38of the Cold War paranoia.
11:40The book by Cullen was very highly rated and an opera with 16 scenes composed by Gregory
11:46Spears to a libretto by Greg Pierce and now the TV miniseries showing on Showtime and
11:52Paramount Plus around the world.
11:54We're looking at love and treason in the shadow of MacArthurism.
11:57We're swept back to the 50s and thrown into the lives of Tim Cooper, a charming yet conflicted
12:02American diplomat stationed in London, and Kim Philby, a charismatic fellow traveller
12:07entangled in the dangerous web of Soviet espionage.
12:10During the height of the Red and Lavender Scare of the 1950s, their friendship blossomed
12:15into a passionate yet forbidden romance, threatened by the ever-present shadows and distrust of
12:20the political persecution.
12:22Everyone would remember the Red and Lavender Scare, which of course was all those hearings.
12:26Roy Curran was involved, which we talked about in Angels in America, with Hoover.
12:31I mean, this was a pretty full-on time.
12:33While the backdrop of the Cold War adds to the layer of suspense, Fellow Travellers isn't
12:37solely about cloak and dagger operations.
12:40It's a nuanced exploration of forbidden love, grappling with social pressures, risking everything
12:45for what you believe in.
12:46Tim and Kim's relationship is tender, complex and achingly beautiful, making their precautionary
12:51situations all the more heartbreaking.
12:53The acting in Fellow Travellers is top-notch, with Matt Boomer and Jonathan Bailey delivering
12:58captivating performances, bringing depth and vulnerability to Tim and Kim's characters.
13:03The supporting cast, featuring Emma Appleton, Celia Inry and Russell Beals, shines equally
13:08bright, adding layers of intrigue and historical content.
13:11The series does a fantastic job of transporting viewers back to the 50s, from the elegant
13:16costumes and the smoky jazz clubs to the oppressive atmosphere of MacArthurism.
13:20Every detail is miraculously crafted to create a believable and immense world.
13:24And it does.
13:25The look of this show is just fantastic.
13:28I mean, their relationship is a very up-and-down relationship.
13:32It's almost a little bit dominating in some senses, and of course, heartbreaking in others.
13:39On Rotten Tomatoes, the critics gave it 91% and the audience loved it with a 90% rating,
13:45which is really, really good.
13:46If you're looking for a miniseries that's both historically fascinating and emotionally
13:50resonating, Fellow Travellers is a much watched.
13:52It's a gripping tale of love and betrayal, and a fight for fear that will stay with you
13:56long after the show's finished.
13:58I guess a lot of viewers have probably already seen this show over the holidays, so share
14:01your thoughts on favourite moments and the Cold War memories in the comments down below.
14:06This show, I just love this show.
14:08I was so looking forward to it coming, and I haven't actually read the book or seen that
14:12opera, but what a great television show.
14:16The lock's still broken downstairs.
14:18Where have you been?
14:22It doesn't matter.
14:25I'm home now.
14:35Number five, It's a Sin.
14:37Another emotional rollercoaster, that is, It's a Sin.
14:40The 2021 miniseries that took the UK by storm and resonated with audiences worldwide.
14:45It's a sad journey through love, loss and resilience amidst the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
14:51I know a lot of the shows and movies we've discussed, particularly in the last list,
14:55the drama films that we have talked about, a lot of films and TV shows about AIDS, and
14:59of course, here we go with some of these ones, but they are fascinating stories, and they
15:04were people that we knew and loved in our own lives, plus seeing them on the screen
15:09also sort of brought validity to some of the suffering that we all went through.
15:16So, where do you see yourself in five years' time?
15:20What do you want to be doing?
15:22What's the plan?
15:23I just want to be happy.
15:25I want to learn everything.
15:27I'll be stinking rich.
15:30He's going to London.
15:31London.
15:32London.
15:33I'm getting out of here.
15:34I'm getting out of here.
15:35I'll be staying at 23 Pissoff Avenue, London W. Fuck.
15:43The history of cis men like us have always been hidden away in secret.
15:46But then there's the real world.
15:49There's a million pubs and things.
15:50I love it here.
15:52I came to London and I thought, great, I can be gay.
15:55We're going to party every night.
15:58When I look back upon my life
16:01Morning.
16:02Morning.
16:04Have you seen this?
16:08He said, she said, they said.
16:12They're always saying something.
16:15They think it's this virus, AIDS.
16:19There are boys dying all over the world from sex.
16:23Don't be ridiculous. That would be all over the news.
16:26The government knows all about it and they're keeping it quiet.
16:29Do you think there's an illness that only kills gay men?
16:34The whole thing is a pack of lies.
16:42You don't get better from AIDS, do you?
16:44I don't think anyone knows.
16:47AIDS, it's all we ever hear.
16:51Don't you ever think you should stop?
16:54Stop what?
16:55Sex?
16:56Sex.
16:59Have you been tested for HIV?
17:02Could get anyone.
17:03What's going to stop it spreading?
17:05This disease is terrifying.
17:09It's everyone's blazing together.
17:14I've got some news for you.
17:15We're going to live.
17:20So starting off with It's a Sin,
17:22it was all about five friends in a London flat and a life-changing decade.
17:26It certainly was.
17:27The TV series follows the lives of Richie, Colin and Roscoe, Jill and Ash,
17:31five young friends who find solace in a chosen family in each other
17:34when they move into London in the early 1980s.
17:37They navigate the vibrant gay scene,
17:39exploring their identities and dreams against the backdrop of Thatcher's Britain.
17:43But their carefree lives are soon overshadowed by the emergence of the AIDS crisis,
17:47throwing their world into chaos and heartbreak.
17:50Some of the cast included Richie, played by Olly Alexander,
17:53Colin by Callum Scott Howes, Roscoe by Omar Douglas,
17:57Jill by Lydian West and Ash by Nicholas Holmes.
18:01Despite its heavy subject matter, It's a Sin isn't solely about tragedy.
18:05It's a vibrant celebration of life, love and friendship.
18:08We witness the power of the chosen family,
18:10the resilience of the human spirit
18:12and the enduring fright for equality in the face of discrimination and fear.
18:16It's a potential reminder that to cherish every moment
18:19and fight for what you believe in, even amidst the unimaginable hardship.
18:23Once again, the acting in It's a Sin is phenomenal.
18:25Olly Alexander shines as Richie,
18:27the flamboyant and vulnerable heart of the group.
18:30Callum Scott Howes delivers a heartbreaking performance as Colin,
18:33grappling with his sexuality and mortality.
18:36The supporting class, including West, Douglas and Holmes, is equally brilliant,
18:39bringing depth and nuance to all of their characters.
18:42The soundtrack of It's a Sin is a character in itself,
18:45featuring iconic hits from the 80s
18:47and perfectly captures the era's atmosphere
18:49and transport viewers back to those days of neon lights and nightclubs in London
18:53like Heaven and Gay.
18:54Each song becomes a great reminder of the lives lost
18:57and the joys of life celebrated.
18:59It's a Sin is more than just a television miniseries.
19:02It is a cultural phenomenon.
19:03It's a powerful story that needs to be seen and heard by everyone.
19:06It's a reminder of the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis
19:09and the importance of community
19:11and the unwavering fight for gay rights in London at the time.
19:14Now, I've watched this miniseries a couple of times
19:16and I really, really love all of the characters.
19:19I love the laughter and the love
19:21and then all of that heartbreak.
19:23It is such a wonderful series.
19:25Please don't miss this one if you haven't seen it.
19:27However, if you have watched It's a Sin,
19:29what did you think?
19:30Share your thoughts and favourite moments
19:32and how this series has impacted you.
19:34Let me know in the comments below.
19:36Number six is one of my very favourites,
19:39A Man in the Orange Shirt.
19:40It's a 2017 miniseries that delicately weaves love, loss and social shifts
19:45across two generations.
19:47Getting ready for a bittersweet journey through post-war Britain
19:50and the fight for gay rights,
19:52all sparked by, you guessed it, A Man in an Orange Shirt.
19:55Tales of forbidden love,
19:57the miniseries unfolds through two connected narratives.
20:00In 1944 Italy amidst the chaos of World War II,
20:04a straight-laced British Army Captain Michael Berryman,
20:07played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen, absolutely gorgeous,
20:10meets the bohemian charm of war artist Thomas March,
20:13played by James McArdle.
20:15Despite his impending marriage,
20:17Michael finds himself falling for Thomas,
20:19leading to a passionate yet clandestine affair.
20:22And then we jump to 60 years later,
20:24where Michael's widowed wife Flora,
20:26played by Vanessa Redgrave, absolutely beautiful,
20:29grapples with her unrequited love for Michael
20:32while facing her grandson Adam,
20:34played by Julian Morris, coming out journey.
20:36As Adam inherits Michael's old cottage
20:39where his grandfather and Thomas shared stolen moments,
20:42the secrets of the past resurface,
20:44forcing Flora to confront her own prejudice
20:47and social constraints that silence Michael's true self.
20:50Man in an Orange Shirt transcends the realm of forbidden love.
20:53It paints a picture of post-war Britain
20:55where societal pressures and legal restrictions
20:58made gay relationships a dangerous gamble.
21:00We witness the evolution of social attitudes towards homosexuality,
21:04from the brutal consequences of Michael and Thomas,
21:07to face Adam navigating a more accepting but still complex world.
21:11The cast delivers a captivating performance.
21:13Oliver Jackson-Cohen and James McArdle breathe life
21:16into the forbidden romance of Michael and Thomas.
21:19Their chemistry, even in the stolen glances and brief touches,
21:22is just fantastic.
21:23Vanessa Redgrave absolutely shines,
21:25as Flora, her portrayal of the repressed pain
21:28and eventual acceptance, both nuanced and heartbreaking.
21:31The miniseries is visually stunning,
21:33with a melancholy beauty that reflects the emotional weight of the story.
21:37The World War II scenes with the turmoil of war look really good,
21:40while the quaint English countryside holds its own secrets.
21:44This is such a beautiful miniseries, you'll love this.
21:47The first half of that World War II romance is just so beautiful.
21:52The chemistry of these two guys, they're just so in love,
21:55and yet it's so heartbreaking when Michael gets married
21:58and all the situations change.
22:00It's just a wonderful show.
22:02And, of course, the second half of the other part of the story,
22:06the modern-day part of the story,
22:08with Julian Morris playing Adam and his coming-out journey.
22:11Adam basically lives his life on Grindr,
22:14and he sort of gets to know this story about his grandfather, Michael,
22:19and I guess he craves for that sort of relationship,
22:23that love with another person.
22:25So his life develops and progresses on
22:27as all of this story comes out about the past.
22:30The Man in the Orange Shirt is a must-watch for everyone,
22:32and I think if you really appreciate historical dramas
22:35and the emotional depth and the social commentary
22:37of what was going on in England at the time,
22:39particularly during the war, it's a love story,
22:41it's a family drama and a historical reflection
22:43that all rolled around into one,
22:45prompting viewers to contemplate the struggles of the past
22:48and the ongoing fight for gay equality.
22:50And, of course, in the 1950s in the UK,
22:53I guess as a gay man, you just hid.
22:55You weren't seen.
22:57So it's quite interesting to watch that part of the show.
22:59If you've seen The Man in the Orange Shirt,
23:01tell me what you thought about it.
23:03What did you think about the intertwined narratives
23:05between the two stories, the past and the current time?
23:08Vanessa Redgrave, did you like her performance?
23:11Did you think Flora had valid points for her behaviour
23:13and her almost hatred or love-slash-hatred?
23:17Very interesting character.
23:19Leave your comments below. I'd love to hear them.
23:25Granny, we found it in the cupboard
23:27to Flora Michael Thomas.
23:31Who's Thomas?
23:33The man in an orange shirt.
23:37Thomas, stay with me.
23:43Thank you.
23:53They're Flora and Michael.
23:55So how well did you know Thomas March?
24:03You surely didn't think that we could set up house together
24:05like man and wife?
24:09Grandpa was gay.
24:11Grandpa was gay.
24:13Thomas is in prison.
24:15He needs you.
24:23I worry about you.
24:25You are leaving a table of friends.
24:27I love you.
24:33I want you.
24:35I don't do casual.
24:37I can't share you.
24:45I've been ashamed all my life.
24:49What were you thinking, marrying me?
24:51Did you think I'd cure you?
24:53Did you even love me?
24:57I love you.
24:59I love you too.
25:09This is a letter to your grandfather.
25:11You never sent it.
25:13A love I feel for you.
25:15It's beyond my control.
25:17I love you, Thomas.
25:19I've always loved you.
25:21I see that now.
25:27Tell me I'm not too late.
25:57I've always loved you.
25:59I see that now.
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30:37I wanted to be there. I wanted to see it.
30:39No, you didn't. It's like a car crash down there.
30:41Oh, my God.
30:43And he's shaved his head.
30:45He's...ugly, aren't they?
30:47He doesn't look much like me.
30:49We weren't talking about names. We really weren't.
30:51Because that's up to you and Romy.
30:53But I just looked at him and said,
30:55I quite like it.
30:57What, in an ironic sort of way?
30:59No.
31:01What about, um, Alfred?
31:03That way you still get the Fred bit.
31:05Alfred.
31:07Alf Roberts, Alfie, Michael Caine.
31:09Alf, that American sitcom with the puppet.
31:11Bit dodgy, but that's forgotten by the time he's in school.
31:13Unless it's on cable.
31:15I bet they've got it on Bravo.
31:17Oh.
31:19Alfred's the name of Batman's butler.
31:21Marvellous. Good name.
31:23Alfred. What do you think?
31:27Great. He's mine.
31:29Aren't you going to introduce us?
31:31Uh, what's your name again?
31:33Nathan.
31:35Oh, you've met. Lisa, this is Nathan.
31:37Lisa was on the phone when Nathan shot his load all over me.
31:39Oh, for God's sake.
31:41Well, he did.
31:43He's 15, aren't you, Nate?
31:45So you both had a child on the same night?
31:47He's brought the trophy cabinet.
31:49He was there. The most important phone call of my life, and he was there.
31:51I couldn't just leave him.
31:53You wanted to come, didn't you, Nate?
31:55Yeah.
31:57Thank you.
32:01Romy, what the fuck have we done?
32:05Oh, shit.
32:13Yes.
32:15Yes.
32:17Yes.
32:19Take off your watch.
32:21Excuse me, please.
32:23Yes.
32:25Yes.
32:27Yes.
32:29Yes.
32:31Are you good, Vince? You'll do good things.
32:33Could you tell if I had cancer?
32:35Why would you have cancer?
32:37I always think I've got cancer.
32:39Thanks. Bye.
32:41Bloody Ken. He's sending flowers.
32:43I should have got flowers.
32:45Nathan, get some flowers, quick as you can.
32:47You can't use your mobile.
32:49You'll switch off the iron lungs.
32:51There's a thought. I should have a cigar.
32:53I don't mind.
32:55I'll just get some.
33:23I'll just get some.
33:43Blimey. Bit nippy.
33:45Look.
33:47You can see my mother's house from here.
33:49Come on.
33:51Let's go back down.
34:01It's weird, isn't it?
34:05I mean, he's real.
34:07Just seeing him, it's like...
34:09I don't know what it's like.
34:11I mean, it's brilliant.
34:13But it's weird.
34:15Most expensive wine in the world.
34:17Most expensive wank I've ever had.
34:47Scandalous and heart-warming world
34:49of Tales of the City, the 1993
34:51mini-series.
34:53It was more than just a TV show. It was a cultural
34:55touchstone and a celebration of
34:57San Francisco's gay community
34:59and the timeless portrayal of love, loss and
35:01acceptance. A Midwest girl navigates
35:03big city dreams. We follow Mary Ann
35:05Singleton, played by Laura Linley,
35:07a naive young woman from Ohio who arrives
35:09in San Francisco in search of adventure and
35:11independence. She takes a room at
35:1328 Barbary Lane, a grand old Victorian
35:15house in the heart of the city's bohemian
35:17and queer district. There she encounters
35:19a kaleidoscope of colorful characters,
35:21each with their own stories of love,
35:23loss and discovery. From the flamboyant
35:25Anna Madrigal, played by
35:27Olympia Dukakis, the sassy
35:29landlady, to the conflicted lawyer
35:31Brian Kinley, played by Paul Gross,
35:33the passionate writer Michael,
35:35played by William Campbell, and each resident
35:37of Barbary Lane grapples with
35:39their own identities, desires and
35:41challenges. Tales of the City doesn't
35:43shy away from confronting realities of
35:45the time. It tackles issues like
35:47homophobia and social expectations with
35:49frankness and compassion, while celebrating
35:51their resilience, humour and unwavering
35:53spirits. Tales of the
35:55City broke new ground in television
35:57with its positive and complex portrayal
35:59of gay characters. It offered a
36:01platform for independent conversations about
36:03acceptance, tolerance, paving the way
36:05for more diverse and inclusive stories
36:07on the screen. Which, you know, is
36:09very true, I mean, even just with the Anna
36:11character. I mean, I don't want to spoil it if you haven't
36:13seen it, so I'm not going to tell you what happens there,
36:15but her character is quite outstanding
36:17for that period of time.
36:19As I said, the story centres
36:21on Mary Ann, a 25-year-old hailing
36:23from Cleveland, who while on vacation
36:25in San Francisco, is seducted by the City
36:27and decides to stay and make a new life.
36:29A newspaper ad for a Russian Hill
36:31apartment lures her with the tagline
36:33You'll know if it's right for you. Enter
36:35the cannabis enthusiast and
36:37Tennyson quoting Anna, played by
36:39Mary Ann's mysterious new
36:41landlady, among the tenants who become
36:43Mary Ann's support system are
36:45gay and looking for love, Michael Mouse
36:47played by Marcus D'Amico
36:49straight Brian Hawkins by
36:51Paul Groth, fluid, free
36:53spirit Mona Ramsey, played by
36:55Chloe Webb, outstandingly by Chloe Webb.
36:57Other characters include Billy Campbell,
36:59Barbara Gatwick, Cindy Williams
37:01and Thomas Gibson.
37:03Stanley DeSantis, Parker Posey
37:05and the mighty Ian McKellen, and many
37:07more. The expansive roster of
37:09characters ranges from bohemian types
37:11to advertising executives, to frustrated
37:13housewives, to alleged vitamin
37:15salesmen. But few in tales are
37:17who they seem upon first meeting.
37:1928 Barbie Lane provides
37:21the base of operation for Maupin's universe
37:23but it feels like the centre of the
37:25city, as if the iconic structure
37:27is akin to a pebble thrown into
37:29a lake, rippling outwards into
37:31countless colourful characters and storylines.
37:33Maupin's structure weaves
37:35a graceful tapestry of these people's
37:37lives, a maze in which they all
37:39travel among one another in a seamless
37:41effortless six degrees type of
37:43construction. Nothing seems forced or
37:45shoehorned, only natural and right.
37:47Now of course just an update with the
37:49Amsterd Maupin books and what
37:51went into TV shows. The first three
37:53books have been adapted into television miniseries
37:55the first of course was Tales of the City
37:57we were just talking about, and that was produced by
37:59the UK's Channel 4 and was first screened
38:01in the UK in 1993
38:03and then it was shown on PBS in the US
38:05in January 1994. Channel 4
38:07eventually teamed up with the American
38:09Cable Network Showtime to produce
38:11the sequel War Tales of the City
38:13which premiered in the US and the UK
38:15in 98. And then the third instalment
38:17of the series Further Tales of the City
38:19was produced by Showtime without Channel 4
38:21and was originally aired in the US
38:23in May 2001.
38:25Now whether you're a history buff or love drama
38:27or simply someone who loves a good story with heart
38:29Tales of the City is a must watch.
38:31It's a captivating journey through the 1970s
38:33San Francisco, a celebration
38:35of resilience, diversity and the timeless
38:37reminder that love and all its forms
38:39do verbs to be cherished.
38:41And of course knowing this was based
38:43in the 70s and of course the late 70s
38:45was the beginning of AIDS in San Francisco
38:47and then of course into the 80s
38:49the horror show that continued there
38:51so this was like a lovely story
38:53to have pre-AIDS.
38:55In 2005 Entertainment Weekly
38:57named Tales of the City one of the
38:5910 best miniseries on DVD
39:01calling Laura Linley the breakout
39:03star. The article called the series
39:05time capsule that treats its characters
39:07with humour, respect and sexual
39:09frankness. There's some brief
39:11nudity in the show of course. That was
39:13uncommon for PBS in 1993
39:15and would be politically impossible
39:17there today. Imagine.
39:19Have you ventured into the magical world of Barbie Lane?
39:21What was your favourite character or moments
39:23and did the show's portrayal of gay life
39:25resonate with you? Share your thoughts and memories
39:27in the comments below.
39:29I have to say that one of my very favourite
39:31characters in this was Michael Mouse
39:33played by Marcus D'Amico.
39:35I loved this character. I was so
39:37disappointed when he wasn't in the
39:39following sequels that went on
39:41or the next miniseries that went on.
39:43I was so disappointed they replaced him with another
39:45actor where I thought this Marcus
39:47was just fantastic and
39:49it was fun when he went to the
39:51Bottoms Up Bar and did that show
39:53in his Calvin Klein white underpants.
39:55He was just stunning. I loved him. And of course
39:57Chloe Webb I thought was wonderful. Laura Lindley
39:59and of course Olympia Dukakis.
40:01Fantastic. I mean all of them were great in this TV show.
40:03I'm sure you will absolutely love it.
40:05And of course Tales of the City fared pretty well
40:07on Rotten Tomatoes. It got a 100%
40:09critical score and
40:11audience score was 75. Now
40:13bear in mind it is nearly 30
40:15years ago since this debuted so these
40:17figures do change but still
40:19pretty good. 100% for the critics
40:21and 75.
40:23I'm sure that all of my friends at the time
40:25when we saw this back in the 90s
40:27we just loved this show.
40:29It was shown where I live
40:31one episode per night
40:33so we did have Tales of the City evenings
40:35where everyone would come over and we'd get the wine out
40:37of the champagne and the cheese and biscuits
40:39and enjoy the next episode.
40:53Phone vibrates
41:23music
41:25music
41:27music
41:29music
41:31music
41:33music
41:35music
41:37music
41:39music
41:41Hello
41:43Hello
41:45Hello
41:47I'm
41:49Mrs. Madrigal
41:51As in medieval
41:53You can't feel as
41:55ancient as I do. I've been
41:57apartment hunting all day
42:01I'm Marianne Singleton
42:07Come on I'll show you the flat
42:09Well
42:11there's a view
42:13if you count a patch
42:15of bay through the trees
42:17utilities included
42:19Small house
42:21nice people
42:23Did you just get here this week?
42:25Is it that obvious?
42:27The look is a
42:29dead giveaway
42:31You can't wait to bite into that lotus
42:33I'm sorry
42:35Tennyson, you know
42:37eating the lotus day by
42:39day, watching the crisping
42:41ripples on the beach and the
42:43tender curving lines of creamy spray
42:45to lend our hearts and
42:47spirits holy to the influence
42:49of something Does it come with furniture?
42:53Don't change the subject
42:55while I'm quoting Tennyson
42:57I'm sorry
42:59I didn't mean to be
43:01You'll get used to my babbling, they all do
43:05Yes, some furniture is included
43:09Are you?
43:17Yes
43:21Good
43:23You're one of us then
43:25Welcome
43:27to 28
43:29Barbary Lane
43:31Thank you
43:33Yes, you should
43:41Do you have any objection to pets?
43:43Dear, I have
43:45no objection to anything
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44:21This is Steve for now, bye