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Stuart Alan Jones (Aidan Gillen, The Wire) is rich, handsome, and an unrepentant rake, wreaking havoc on Manchester's gay scene with his devil-may-care confidence and potent sexual charisma. His shy best friend, Vince Tyler (Craig Kelly, Titanic), harbors a not-so-secret crush on Stuart and frequently gets stuck cleaning up his messes. When Stuart has a tryst with teenager Nathan (Charlie Hunnam, Sons of Anarchy, Nicholas Nickleby)?newly out of the closet and bursting with excitement?the one-night stand changes their lives in unexpected ways.This groundbreaking series by Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who) became a television phenomenon in the U.K. and inspired a long-running American remake. Witty, daring, and unapologetic, it celebrates gay culture while tackling universal themes of friendship, love, self-acceptance, and adulthood. Nominated for four BAFTAs (including best actor) and winner of a GLAAD Media Award for outstanding TV drama, the complete series 1 and2 shine with "considerable complexity, insight, poignancy, and humor" (Los Angeles Times).Disc 1: Series 1Episode 1Lifelong best friends Vince Tyler and Stuart Alan Jones regularly prowl Manchester's gay clubs looking for love?or just a good time. One night, Stuart picks up 15-year-old Nathan for a tryst and unintentionally becomes entangled in the boy's life.Episode2Vince's flamboyant friend Alexander comes to visit, and Phil's encounter with a man on Canal Street has tragic results. Meanwhile, Nathan's mother questions his sexual orientation, and he reacts badly.Disc2: Series 1Episode 3When Cameron asks Vince out to dinner, Vince awkwardly attempts to navigate the dating scene. Stuart learns that his parents plan to divorce, inspiring him to try to reunite Nathan with his family. Cameron confronts Stuart about his treatment of Vince.Episode 4At Vince's 30th birthday party, Stuart finally goes one step too far and infuriates Vince. Stuart also conspires to expose Romey's fraudulent marriage to the authorities.