It s a Sin s atmospheric beach location - that was backdrop to Keeley Hawes masterclass performance
Russell T Davies acclaimed drama follows a group of friends throughout the 1980s during the AIDs crisis
18:33, 27 JAN 2021
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Valerie Tozer (played by Keeley Hawes) during a scene in episode five of Channel 4 s It s a Sin, that was filmed in Conwy (Image: Channel 4)
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It s a Sin spoilers follow.
You may see the word important bandied around quite a lot when it comes to milestone moments in television, but it s hard to put down on paper just how special and vital
Set in the 80s, Russell T Davies incredible new drama reframes the AIDS crisis by capturing it through the lens of those that felt it most. From teenage boys still growing into themselves, to men untrusting of a world that still did not accept them,
It s a Sin is a true story for many that lived through that time.
While the absolute tragedy is palpable, the five-part series also brings forward moments of unadulterated joy and inspiration – a testament to the care with which the show has been written, and to the nuance afforded to its characters.
Neil Patrick Harris has addressed the debate on straight actors playing LGBTQ+ roles.
The actor, who stars in the new AIDS-era drama It’s a Sin, was questioned on the topic after Russell T Davies – writer and creator of the series – opined that casting queer performers in queer roles adds authenticity.
In an interview with The Times, Harris said: “I’m not being woke about this… but I feel strongly that if I cast someone in a story, I am casting them to act as a lover, or an enemy, or someone on drugs or a criminal or a saint.