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 Instagram: gayactuallypodcastYou can also find us on the UK Film Review podcastThanks for listening x

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 start c. 20 minutes inThanks as always for listening! Join us on this channel and sometimes over on the UK Film Review Podcast. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space - all are welcome!- Amber and Joyce x

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, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome- Amber and Joyce x

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: NetflixIf you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome.- Amber and Joyce x

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: 34.55-40.13 - if you want to skip)Where to watch: DVD, we also just found the series on DailymotionIf you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome.- Amber and Joyce x

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 @gayactuallypodcastContent warning: Spoilers, soap opera-level dramaWhere to watch: UK TV or YouTube clipsWe also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month (give or take!)If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.- Amber and Joyce x

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 inequalities and HIV/AIDS.Content warning: adult themes, some small plot spoilersWhere to watch: Paramount+If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at [email protected] also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month.If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.- Amber and Joyce x

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 episode contains spoilers Where to watch: Netflix If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast or via email at [email protected] We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you. Happy New Year! - Amber and Joyce x

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 Content warning: plot spoilers, depictions of violence/gore Where to watch these films: Netflix If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at [email protected] We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.

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 show the airtime it deserves. So join us as we talk about Nick and Charlie's chemistry, Isaac's witty one-liners and Joyce's favourite: Mr. Farouk. CONTENT WARNING: We have tried to avoid as many spoilers as we can, but some remain. To watch this show: Heartstopper is available on Netflix. If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and review! You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at [email protected] We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.