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Coming-of-age drama set in the early 2000s. Teenager Byron vacates her small, working class home town in favour of Nottingham's kinetic underworld club scene, where she discovers the East Midlands' premier podium-dancer-cum-hellraiser, the mesmerising Lady Die. Starring Ellis Howard, Laquarn Lewis and Hannah Jones
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In this coming-of-age tale based on a memoir by Paris Lees, Byron (Ellis Howard) is stuck in a boring Nottinghamshire town as the 21st century begins, dreaming of being a different person in a different life. Whether it’s the bullies who throw punches and homophobic slurs in the street, or a dad aggressively wishing he had a sporty son, nobody offers any comfort — and nobody can quell Byron’s belief that there is something better out there.
When a dalliance with sex work leads to Nottingham’s queer underground and a gang of outsiders, a new life seems to be within reach.
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News & features about What It Feels Like for a Girl
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Who is Paris Lees? Meet the creator of What It Feels Like for a Girl
The series is based on Lees's memoir of the same name.
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BBC's What It Feels Like for a Girl is the rare type of show that will save lives
This extraordinary series couldn't have come at a better time, writes David Opie.
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A Thousand Blows and This Is England stars confirmed for What It Feels Like For a Girl
Bridgerton's Calam Lynch also stars.
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Girl Taken's Jill Halfpenny says thriller explores "special kind of hell" she wouldn't wish upon her worst enemy
"That, for me, is far worse than knowing what's happened..."
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TV Festival 2026 Awards confirm nominations including Slow Horses and Brenda Blethyn drama
Channel 4 and the BBC lead the pack, with Davina McCall set for a career honour.
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Adolescence, Celebrity Traitors, and EastEnders win big
Other winners included Big Boys, Last One Laughing, and Anna Friel.
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Celebrity Traitors and Adolescence among BAFTA TV Awards' Memorable Moment nominations
Moments from Big Boys, Blue Lights, Last One Laughing and What It Feels Like for a Girl have also received nominations.
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Full list of winners revealed
The winners were revealed at a ceremony hosted by Greg Davies.
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BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Celebrity Traitors, Doctor Who legend and EastEnders
Adolescence, A Thousand Blows, Andor, and Trespasses lead the way.
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Jill Halfpenny's "gripping" new psychological drama gets tense first look
Girl Taken will arrive on Paramount+ at the start of next year.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Bad Sisters favourites confirmed for adaptation of beloved novel
Caroline O’Donoghue's popular novel The Rachel Incident is getting the TV treatment.
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Gary Lineker and Chicken Shop Date's Amelia Dimoldenberg confirmed for Edinburgh TV Festival 2026
The pair will appear back-to-back on day one of the event.
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This Is England legend talks his new Sheridan Smith drama: "I worked my arse off for The Cage"
The Cage star Michael Socha gives his all to every role but remains true to himself.
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Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2026 winners: BBC, Claudia Winkleman, The Pitt and SNL UK win big
Davina McCall lands the Outstanding Achievement Award as the BBC sweeps the night's top honours.
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The Cage cast: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha star
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Mark Bonnar, Owen Teale, Perry Fitzpatrick and Christina Chong are all back.
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Ride or Die will arrive on Prime Video this summer.
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Toni Collette is taking on the iconic Agatha Christie role for a brand new adaptation.
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Doctor Who legend confirmed for Steven Moffat's new political drama alongside two other British TV favourites
The drama, called Number 10, will air on Channel 4.
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Taskmaster legend Greg Davies confirmed for major TV presenting gig
Alas, Alex Horne will not be joining.
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Doctor Who star Billie Piper joins "deeply moving" true story film with A-list cast including beloved Oscar winner
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Jill Halfpenny and Games of Thrones' Alfie Allen cast in Baby Doll thriller
The adaptation of Hollie Overton's best-seller has found its cast.
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Legacy of Spies series from BBC adds Black Doves star as filming begins
Agnes O'Casey has joined the starry line-up, which also includes Matthew Macfadyen and Charlie Hunnam.
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