WHEN ART IMITATES LOVE

Love triangles, friendships and the new David Nicholls novel – love lessons

from the culture we’re consuming

CHALLENGERS

What happens when your current partner and ex face off on the tennis court? This sexually charged Grand Slam drama stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.

REVOLUTIONARY ACTS:

LOVE & BROTHERHOOD IN BLACK GAY

BRITAIN BY JASON OKUNDAYE

This astonishing work of social history tells

the story of seven older gay Black men to chart a narrative that is both heart-breaking

and courageous – and utterly vital.

BIG MOOD

Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West play best friends navigating their relationship against the background of mental illness in this

six-part Channel 4 comedy series.

TRUE LOVE BY PADDY CREWE

The second novel from the award-winning writer is about grief, longing and finding

love in 1980s England. Out in July.

QUEENIE

Candice Carty-Williams’ messy, modern

coming-of-age novel arrives on Channel 4 later this year as an eight-part

series, starring Dionne Brown.

YOU ARE HERE BY DAVID NICHOLLS

The latest from the master of contemporary

love stories is about second chances and how love and friendship can help you find

your way home. Out this month.

LOVE LIES BLEEDING

This bloody, trippy, sexy neo-noir film stars Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian. Think queer love and bodybuilding set in the 1980s,

with a hefty dose of gore – sensational.