Queer as Folk : The Scripts from the British TV Series

By Russell T. Davies

Queer as Folk is the story of three gay guys, their families and friends. The exploits of Stuart, Vince and Nathan covered many of the thornier problems in life, such as cleaning up your loft apartment after a wild party, how you should react when your mum wants to come clubbing with you, and the perils of being the ultimate social outcast - a Doctor Who fan.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752218581
• ISBN13: 9780752218588
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Channel 4
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.

Customer Reviews

This book is a "must have" if you like QAF!

The British series of QAF is available for purchase on VHS orDVD. It is worth every hard-earned dollar ([and it] includes the "Making of QAF". If you are financially-challenged at the moment, then at least purchase this book.Do keep one thing in mind: the book is not the *exact* scriptfor the British TV series; actually, that makes it moreinteresting because it contains all of the lines that wereremoved for one reason or another. As an aside, do a Yahoosearch for the American series on VHS: it is available in a wonderful, high-quality pirated version that has not beencut because of time and censorship reasons. I'm much morepartial to the British version; and these scripts make it even more rewarding.

A Good Companion to the Video

When the television series Queer as Folk appeared on England's Channel 4 in 199 it caused quite an upheaval. QAF tackles the complex story of three Manchester gay men and their conflicts and relationships. It deals with sex and does not shy away from controversial subject matter. Fortunately, because of its beautiful handling, layered storylines, and complicated characters, it was a huge success. QAF, which follows the characters of Vince (Craig Kelly,) the overly kind and unintentionally celibate grocer, Stuart (Aiden Gillen), a wildly promiscuous executive, and Nathan (Charlie Hunnam), a 15-year old who falls in love with Stuart, is a highly important step for TV. This script is a good addition to the tape or DVD. It makes it easier for Americans to understand some of the British slang.