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‘Police were raiding gay bars wearing gloves and masks’: What it was like to live through the Aids crisis in London
Four decades after the Aids epidemic, Russell T Davies Channel 4 drama
It s a Sin has moved viewers and received critical acclaim.
Christobel Hastings meets those who lived through the crisis in London and asks how realistic the portrayal is
Friday 29 January 2021 14:06
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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The groundbreaking LGBT+ drama
It’s A Sin, which explores the impact of the AIDS crisis in the UK, has finally confirmed its US release date on HBO Max.
The five-part British miniseries follows three young gay men who move to London in the ‘80s, exploring how their lives are changed by the AIDS crisis emerging in the UK.
Already it has been hailed a seminal addition to the queer canon, with British viewers and critics lauding its delicate depiction of an important piece of LGBT+ history.
On Monday (25 January), former
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed Americans would soon be able to watch the show.
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.