Gay Actually

We're back, baby! Listen to our latest review on the 2025 documentary Sally - if you're into gays and space, this is the perfect one for you to sink your teeth into. In this episode we muse over the importance of representation, questions of Sally's legacy and being outed in her obituary and how scary coming out can still be. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Follow us on Insta...

Get your spooky cowboy hats ready because in this episode we travel to a random town in the middle of rural America to review Honey Don't - the second instalment of Ethan Coen's lesbian B-movie trilogy. Join us as we discuss what the heck this movie is actually about, if it's good lesbian representation and what on earth is Chris Evans doing here?! Content warning: Major plot spoilers...

This one is a bit of a yapping session - tune in for 30-ish minutes of silliness, where we chat about what happened in the queer girly world over the summer of 2025. We highlight the Swarla engagement on Corrie (SORRY TOO SOON), Hunting Wives and whether or not we're brave enough to watch The Ultimatum: Queer Love... What do you want to hear from us next? If you are new to this podcast, welcom...

Joyce really was ahead of her time with this one... In this episode, we delve into the lore of the Pitch Perfect films, from queerbaiting with Beca and Chloe, actresses coming out years later and just how non-essential those male characters were. Listen and enjoy! Where to watch: Netflix If you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can f...

Never heard of this one? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Explore the real-life romance between author Vita Sackville-West and Violet Trefusis via this 1990 BBC series - which we could only find on DVD! We discuss old-school lesbian drama, the realities of not being able to live freely and the blatant misogyny of the time. Content warning: Reference to sexual assault (Timestamp: 34.55-4...

We're back! And we're talking about soap operas? Whether you're a fan or not, this is hopefully a very interesting discussion about how these TV shows have depicted queer people over the years - sparking social media conversations and landmark government debates. We hope you enjoy the episode - and let us know your thoughts! Follow us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast Content warning: S...

Happy 2025! This episode has taken a while to edit due to illness, but it's finally here! Enjoy our musings on Paramount+ miniseries FELLOW TRAVELERS, starring the glorious Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer. In this episode, we discuss the Communist 'Red Scare' of the 1950s, the Lavender Scare that impacted LGBTQ+ Americans and the fury the 70s and 80s surrounding disco, drugs, racial ine...

To round off 2024 and for our final episode of the year, we discuss one of our all-time festive favourites - Carol, directed by Todd Haynes and starring Cate Blanchett (swoon). Join us as we speak about Carol and Therese's blooming queer romance, lesbians and trains and questions of space and place and embracing the journey. Thank you for supporting us in 2024 - we love you! Content warning: This...

We're back with an absolutely terrifying triology review today! Join us as we discuss the second half of Fear Street Part 2: 1978 and Fear Street Part 3: 1666. This is PART TWO of our review - for Part 1, find us over on the UK Film Review Podcast discussing how this story begins to unfold... Here, we speak about witchcraft, LGBTQ+ solidarity and a media sensation we like to call #DoesTheQueerLive...

We're back gays! We hope everyone is having a fabulous spooky hur hur huuuur season (yes we see you). In this month's episode of Gay Actually, we are discussing the latest season of the iconic Netflix series, HEARTSTOPPER. We laugh, we cry - we have just an all around fantastic queer time. This show is so meaningful and impactful for many LGBTQ+ people and so we feel it's only right to give this s...

Welcome back to the Gay Actually podcast! Sorry it's been a while since we've been over here - it's been a crazy brat/hot girl summer and we can't wait to chat with you again. This episode is all about the post-war Scottish countryside film, Tell It to the Bees! Featuring Holliday Grainger and a whole lot of trains (see our last episode for UK Film Review to find out our thoughts o...

Happy Pride Month! We're back with a special episode for you as we discuss the lesbian dating show that has taken the world by storm - I KISSED A GIRL Join us as we chat about the highs and lows of Dannii Minogue "playing cupid" with a group of British queer ladies, each of the girls and their successful (and not so successful) couplings, and the multiple definitions of 'hot girl...

It's finally here! Join us as we review the latest Kristen Stewart film, LOVE LIES BLEEDING. In this episode, we discuss the love, the lies, AND the bleeding... sorry. Featuring discussions of sexuality, the lesbian crime thriller, small-town American vibes and gory violence, we examine the film in all its gay glory! Plus, we lament on if this is K-Stew's queer era (queera?) and her chemis...

This episode is something a bit different, as we always say we'll talk about culture but never actually do it. Today, we're talking about Jojo Siwa and her new song 'Karma' taking the Internet by storm. We explore what we think about the press attention she's been getting, comparisons to Miley Cyrus' 'Bangerz' era, and this notion of her 'inventing gay pop'...

Welcome back everyone and happy International Women's Day. In this episode, we're discussing one of the first films to explicitly portray a lesbian relationship - Personal Best! We explore 1980s queer female representation, pain and endurance, the athletics film genre and how the films of today take some inspiration from it. Please note: This film is very confronting and does contain racis...

This month's episode features us talking about the hilarious romantic comedy, Red, White & Royal Blue, directed by Matthew Lopez. Featuring the likes of Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman, the film takes us on a rollercoaster of forbidden love, public coming out and what it could be like for a queer royal family member. We hope you enjoy! Content warning: Spoilers, adult themes. **Note: apologies...

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2024 takes us to the world of Dan Levy and his directorial debut, Good Grief - about a man who has to reconnect with himself and his friends after his husband's untimely death. We discuss the sensitive portrayal of grief, the importance of friendship and our overall impressions of Dan Levy's first film. Content warning: Spoilers, references to death and...

A Christmas film - but with a very creepy twist! For our last episode of 2023, we review the newly released 'EILEEN' - directed by William Oldroyd and starring Thomasin McKenzie Anne Hathaway. We discuss the many dark twists and turns in this psychological thriller, the role of the obsessive woman on screen, and whether or not this counts as a queer film. Content warning: spoilers, adult t...

This episode sees Amber and Joyce recounting a teen favourite of theirs: the infamous LGBTQ+ web series, Carmilla. This episode handles the highs and lows of this show - which still exists on YouTube. Also discussed is the highs and lows of the queer web series, the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope, fruity vampires on screen and what we would do with immortality. Content warning: Even though care...

Hello everyone! In a very special episode, we are joined by the lovely people over at the Queer Girl Film Club podcast as we discuss lesbian and queer tropes in cinema. In this episode you will find discussions of on-screen romance, delirium and solidarity as we recount a LOT of queer films through the ages. This was an absolute blast. . We also did an episode with Queer Girl Film Club! To find ou...

Welcome back to Gay Actually! For this episode, Amber and Joyce are joined by Ian and Symone from The Fantom Zone Podcast to discuss Greta Gerwig's BARBIE - and boy oh boy was this the film of the year. . They explore some of the queer themes dispersed throughout the film, Gerwig's take on feminism and of course, no discussion about Barbie would be complete without opinions shared about Op...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Gay Actually! In this episode, Joyce and Amber talk about the wonderful queer coming-of-age Netflix series Heartstopper and its wonderful second series. They discuss sexuality, asexuality, feelings of liberation and anxiety, as well as what this show continues to represent for young LGBTQ+ audiences. . Content warning: Brief discussion of eating disorders. . Plea...

Hi everyone! Here is a lovely BONUS episode for your ears: a Queer Quickfire Review on Rachael Mailer's wonderful musical 'Diary of a Gay Disaster' During this rapid-fire episode, Amber and Joyce speak about the importance of queer theatre and safe space, the many relatable moments within the musical for young LGBTQ+ people, along with some of its ICONIC songs and one-liners. The L Wor...

Welcome back! On this episode of Gay Actually, Amber and Joyce chat to writer and film critic James Brice about all things BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. In this episode you'll find discussions about both the 2005 film and the 'play with music' version at Soho Place in London. The trio touch on themes of high altitude romance, hate crime, perceptions of LGBTQ+ people moving into the twenty-first...

In this episode of Gay Actually, Amber and Joyce discuss the lesbian CLASSIC show MTV's Faking It, starring Amy and Karma on their queer journey of chaos. The Gay Actually gals recount the first series of this 2014 show, sharing personal grievances and fond memories of growing up gay. Haven't seen the show? Don't worry, we've watched it so you don't have to! . Please follow our...