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Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.
Cast, crew and production details
Aidan GillenStuart Jones
Craig KellyVince Tyler
Charlie HunnamNathan Maloney
Esther HallRomey Sullivan
Denise BlackHazel Tyler
Andy DevineBernard Thomas
Alison BurrowsSandra Docherty
Caroline O'NeillJanice Maloney
Channel 4United Kingdom
Red Production CompanyUnited Kingdom
Showtime NetworksUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Vince's love for Stuart is still unrequited but their relationship seems to be changing. Meanwhile, Nathan returns after his adventure in London, cockier than ever, and aspires to emulate his hero, Stuart.
Directed by Menhaj HudaWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Jonathon Natynczyk, Susan Cookson, Jane Cawdron, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Pearce Quigley, Judy Holt, Susan McCardle, Olivia K. Critchley
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Episode 2
Vince worries that he'll be stuck in his small world forever, while Stuart remains reckless, indulging in promiscuity and law-breaking while facing a blackmail threat.
Directed by Menhaj HudaWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Susan Cookson, Pearce Quigley, Judy Holt, Susan McCardle, Olivia K. Critchley, Roxy Hart, David J. Nicholls, Jeff Merchant
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