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.