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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 Sep 3, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Canal Street, Manchester. It's Thursday and that means nineties night in the Babylon Club. Phil hasn't pulled and nor has Vince, but Vince is being followed by a muscle man. Stuart has pulled and is just getting his admirer's phone number before they all head home.
Directed by Charles McDougallWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alfie Robinson, Juley McCann, Sarah Jones, Alan Halsall, David Prosho
Episode 2
With newfound confidence, Nathan comes out to his best friend Donna and pursues Stuart. Stuart wants no attachments. Vince is still in the closet at work and receives awkward romantic attention.
Directed by Charles McDougallWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Caroline Pegg, Ben Maguire, Alfie Robinson, Saira Todd, Juley McCann, Sarah Jones
Episode 3
Vince and Stuart's camp friend Alexander Perry returns from holiday with his non-English-speaking Japanese lover. Nathan takes Donna to the clubs. Everyone wants to pick up someone new, but Nathan only wants Stuart.
Directed by Charles McDougallWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Caroline Pegg, Antony Cotton, Alfie Robinson, Saira Todd, Jason Merrells, Adam Zane
Episode 4
Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral. Nathan pursues a classmate and then runs off when his mother asks him about being gay.
Directed by Charles McDougallWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Antony Cotton, Ben Maguire, Alfie Robinson, Peter O'Brien, Alan Halsall, Kate Fitzgerald
Episode 5
Vince reluctantly goes on a date with the Australian guy he met at the funeral. Nathan moves in with Hazel to avoid his mother. Stuart lets his sister down to entertain a client for work.
Directed by Sarah HardingWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Caroline Pegg, Alfie Robinson, Saira Todd, Juley McCann, Sarah Jones, Peter O'Brien
Episode 6
Vince and Cameron are dating, but observant Cameron is starting to figure out the unusual dynamic between Vince and Stuart. Stuart is exasperated by his parents' games.
Directed by Sarah HardingWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Caroline Pegg, Antony Cotton, Ben Maguire, Alfie Robinson, Saira Todd, Juley McCann
Episode 7
Stuart and Cameron throw a 'surprise' party for Vince's 30th birthday during which their rivalry escalates. Stuart has a nasty surprise to ruin the night. The marriage of convenience is also threatening to cause drama.
Directed by Sarah HardingWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Caroline Pegg, Antony Cotton, Alfie Robinson, Saira Todd, Juley McCann, Sarah Jones
Episode 8
Things come to an intense head: Vince experiences increasing paranoia at work, convinced that Rosalie has outed him; devasted by rejection, Stuart turns to the bottle; Vince's relationship with Cameron takes an all-too-real turn; Lance faces deportation following an altercation with a Home Office official; and Nathan makes a daring decision.
Directed by Sarah HardingWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alison Burrows, Caroline O'Neill, Caroline Pegg, Antony Cotton, Ben Maguire, Alfie Robinson, Saira Todd, Juley McCann
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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 States
