Everything you need to know about Mark Gatiss’s Queers
What to expect and how to watch the historical monologues capturing 100 years of the LGBT UK experience
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Episode 7 – The Perfect Gentleman
What it’s about
The bittersweet penultimate episode follows the story of Bobby, a Jack the Lad and all-round ladies man. “They said I could cure hysteria by inducing paroxysms,” he claims. However, there’s a twist: Bobby is really a woman, living a lifestyle not accepted in 1929.
Who’s in it?
Gemma Whelan. Yup, Yara Greyjoy from Game of Thrones. And, although many didn’t recognise her, Whelan also appeared as Karen Matthews in drama The Moorside.
Who wrote it?
Jackie Clune: writer, actress and singer. As well as having features published in the likes of The Guardian and The Independent, Cune has written a novel called Man of the Month Club. She’s also a regular contributor to the Jeremy Vine show and can be heard on Radio 4 shows such as Front Row, Woman’s Hour and Loose Ends.
Episode 8 – Something Borrowed
What’s it about?
The last instalment anchors on Steve, who, thanks to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act in 2013, is soon to wed. But that means the anxious groom has to write a speech and consider what’s been won and lost on the way to this milestone.
Who’s in it?
Scottish-American actor Alan Cumming. He’s starred in everything from James Bond (GoldenEye) to Spy Kids and even The Smurfs.
Who wrote it?
Former Radio Times Soap expert Gareth McLean, who’s a regular contributor to Radio 4’s The Papers and Women’s Hour.
It's official, and I'm simultaneously proud and humbled. My instalment of @BBCFOUR's #Queers stars @Alancumming, directed by @Markgatiss. pic.twitter.com/MSpugGr1jE
— Gareth McLean (@thegarethmclean) May 11, 2017
