Tag Archives: LGBT TV

Top TV of January 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

A new year heralds new TV, and we at Vada are very excited for what is to come over the coming weeks – 2015 is kicking off as it means to go on, hopefully. Below I list just some of what Vada will be … Continue reading →

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Vada’s Top TV of 2014 – Part 2

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

Today I bring you the second part of Vada’s top TV of 2014 and another diverse list awaits you. Glue – Episode Eight  Glue was a sensational little British programme which aired recently, so if you’re reading this across the pond you may … Continue reading →

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Vada’s Top TV of 2014 – Part 1

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

2014 has seen some pretty ace television airing and so to celebrate the end of the year I bring you a list of my favourite episodes, along with some contributions by writers and readers of Vada alike. The Leftovers – Two Boats … Continue reading →

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Binge TV – Skins

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

E4’s Skins was a controversial exploration of adolescent life and during its seven series it explored eating disorders, familial dysfunction, bipolar, depression, sexuality, addiction and death. All of these are brave issues to look upon but Skins dealt with each brilliantly. Its anthology narrative … Continue reading →

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Top 5… LGBT TV Characters

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

There was a time when we rarely saw ourselves reflected on TV. When we did, it was either as a tragic pervert type, or as a hilarious but neutered comedy bit part. In the same way Eddie Murphy was always … Continue reading →

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True Blood – Retrospective

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

HBO’s ratings winner True Blood met the true death last week in a finale that divided fan opinion. Some loved it, others loathed it. But then again, most finales divide the fans – there is always somebody unsatisfied. So was … Continue reading →

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Binge TV: Torchwood

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Binge TV is exactly what it says on the tin. TV. That you can BINGE on. We all do it – admit it. And maybe now you’re looking for your next fix, right? Well this week I bring you Torchwood, … Continue reading →

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The Walking Dead to introduce gay character

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

The upcoming fifth series of The Walking Dead will reportedly introduce a new male gay character – and no, it isn’t Daryl Dixon. The comics in which the show is based upon feature numerous gay characters, including fan favourite Aaron … Continue reading →

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Ofcom won’t take any action against Doctor Who

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Unsurprisingly Doctor Who’s recent same-sex kiss has attracted somecomplaints. Ofcom, who regulates TV content (amongst many other media platforms), has confirmed that it received a grand total of six complaints about the lesbian kiss between Neve Mcintosh’s Silurian Vastra and … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who same-sex kiss criticised

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

The series premiere of Doctor Who featured the first onscreen same-sex kissbetween fan favourites Madame Vastra and Jenny Flint. Silurian Vastra and her human wife (played by Neve Mcintosh and Catrin Stewart respectively) first appeared in series 2011’s ‘A Good … Continue reading →

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