Queer as Folk - An Antique Dust Podcast

Antique Dust - The Podcast

For this episode, we’re diving into a comparison of Queer as Folk – both the original UK version and the US adaptation. We'll explore the differences in tone, storytelling, and character development, reflecting the cultural contexts of late '90s Britain and early 2000s America.

We'll discuss the principal cast, from Aidan Gillen's bold Stuart in the UK to Gale Harold's complex Brian in the US, alongside other key characters like Nathan, Vince, and Michael. We'll also look at the creative vision of Russell T Davies for the UK series, versus Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman's expanded approach for the US version, touching on the impact each had on LGBTQ+ representation and television as a whole.

This one’s for fans of both versions, so join us for a deep dive into the iconic series that helped change the landscape of queer media!