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Russell T Davies does it again!
Just for reference, GRID referenced in either episode 1 or 2 was the previous name for AIDS and it stood for Gay Related Immunodeficiency Disease.
Russell delivers a show with fantastic highs and depressing lows. He takes us from the highs of discovering the Scene in London, to the lows of the multiple deaths of AIDS related illnesses and the treatment meted out to the gay community by other people and the authorities.
I wish Russell had been able to make this back in the day instead of QAF, but I've read the interviews and I understand his reasoning.
The acting is top notch, there is the occasional "too good to be true" moment, but that's forgivable.
Olly Alexander was a revelation - I've only seen him on Gogglebox and his Years and Years music videos previously. I'm now going to have to watch him in Skins.
Keeley Hawes (the new actor who's in EVERYTHING, taking the crown from Olivia Coleman!) was brilliant as Richie's mum. A fussy, uptight woman who occasionally meant well, but often a bit of a cow.
You'll want to binge watch this in one go. You'll then be crying out for a second series (possibly linking it to QAF?). Would be great to see a young Vince and Stuart having a trip to London and bumping into the cast of It's A Sin!
score 9/10
jordanjanssen 24 January 2021
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