From binge-worthy boxsets to heart-warming stories, these are 17 of the best LGBTQ+ shows to watch during Pride Month 2024.
The Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows to Watch
I Kissed A Girl
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Get ready for a hot queer girl summer! Ten single girls touch down in Italy to hopefully find their dream partner. Get ready for shock revelations, snogging (A LOT) and a hugeeee roller coaster of emotions!
Late Life Lesbians
Watch now on My5
This emotional documentary follows the lives of women who have found their loves later on in life. This includes a mother of four who left her husband to find true love and a lady from a middle eastern background who overcomes prejudices to find love. Pass us the tissues already!
It’s A Sin
Watch on demand on Channel 4
Growing up in the wake of the AIDS epidemic, three gay men leave their lives behind to start afresh with friends in London. When terror strikes, the friends must fight for their rights more than ever before.
The Confessions of Frannie Langton
Watch now on ITVX and STV Player
In 1826 Frannie (Karla-Simone Spence), a young woman from Jamaica, battles to defend her innocence after being accused of the murder of her former lover Marguerite (Sophie Cookson) and her master George (Stephen Campbell).This powerful story delves into the illicit relationship between two women, the inequalities of gender and race and the stereotypes of 18th century society.
Olly Alexander: Growing up Gay
Available now on BBC iPlayer
In this eye-opening documentary, Olly Alexander (the former frontman of Years and Years) shares his experiences with long-term depression and explains why the gay committee is more vulnerable to mental health issues. With a strong message advocating for more LGBTQ+ teachings and awareness in school, this powerful documentary is an inspirational call out to everyone to talk more openly about mental health and their struggles.
Freddie Mercury: In His Own Words
Watch Now on My5
As a bi-sexual man, in a very homophobic world, Freddie Mercury faced battle after battle to find himself. Using music as his means of expression, this documentary follows Freddie's career from the early days of Queen, to the show stopping live aid performance to the height of his fame!
#Mypride
Watch now on ITVX
This very powerful series shows many famous faces opening up about their experiences of being part of the LGBTQ+ community and writing touching letters to their fourteen-year-old selves. We’re not crying…
Queer as Folk
Available now on Channel 4
Set in Manchester’s gay village around Canal street, Queer as folk follows the daily lives and loves of three young gay men. There’s no way you haven’t watched this emotional gay drama! (If you haven’t- what are you waiting for!)
Gentleman Jack
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
This steaming period lesbian series is set in 1832 Yorkshire, based on the diaries of Anne Lister. It breaks the heterosexual norms of the time, creating an authentic and intimate insight in to the ‘hidden’ relationships of the 18th century. Defo a must watch!
Moments that shaped Queer Black Britain
Watch now on My5
Recounting the key moments that shaped the Britain’s black queer community, the documentary unravels the undocumented struggles activists went through to create the culture LGTBQ+ people enjoy today!
The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley
Watch now on Channel 4
An influential and inspiring story of how one transgender woman from the slums of Liverpool forced to go through gender realignment surgery, worked her way to the height of Knightsbridge society and eventually an MBE. She changed Britain, and Britain changed with her!
Gentleman Jack Changed My Life
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Now you’ve watched Gentleman Jack, this documentary is a must see. Following the lives of British women of all ages who took inspiration from Anne Lister and finally coming out to friends, family, and children. Our favourite part is two long lost lovers on a quest to reunite after they decided 35 years ago that it was impossible to live openly as a lesbian couple!
Vicious
Watch now on ITVX
Having survived through the times where the world frowned at homosexuality, this comedy centres on partners Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi) who have lived together in Covent Garden for over 50 years. With their favourite hobby being bickering with each other, this comedy will have you in fits of giggles!
Big Boys
Watch now on Channel 4
Big Boys is a semi-autobiographical drama about Jack (Dylan Llewellyn) a shy and closeted teen who finally goes to university after a year of mourning his late father. As he journeys into life as an adult gay man, he is supported along the way by his straight friend Danny who helps with his mental health struggles.
25 Myths about Lesbians
Watch now on My5
Sorting fact from fiction, this documentary charts the lesbian movement from the Victorian era to the 1960s bars, the move to equal rights and finally (wooo) gay figureheads and strong visibility!
Queens for the Night
Watch now on ITVX
Watch celebrities be transformed into fashionable and fabulousss drag queens in this spectacular competition!
Pose
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
A ground breaking series about the New York City ball culture – an LGBTQ+ subculture in the African-American and Latino communities at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Do you want even more recommendations? ITV has an LGBTQ+ history month collection! and Channel 4 has a pride collection!
