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Is the actor who plays Eric in Netflix’s Sex Education actually gay?

Have you been watching the amazing new Netflix series, Sex Education – and has Ncuti Gatwa caught your eye?

Ncuti Gatwa is currently starring in the Netflix hit series, Sex Education as the openly gay character, Eric Effiong, who happens to be best friends with the main character Otis Milburn.

For Ncuti, Sex Education is his first big break into television and he’s been universally acclaimed in his character as the POC gay-best-friend.

The character that Ncuti plays is flamboyant, outgoing and not afraid to break from cisnormative behaviour, so is the actor anything like the character?

Speaking to Paper Magazine, he said that he wished that the show had been around when he was growing up because “it’s just important to see yourself represented”.

Speaking about preparing for the role he said that he didn’t want the character of Eric to be a stereotype, he added, “We’ve seen the gay best friend caricature, and we’ve seen the black best friend caricature, and I really wanted to move away from that. Shout out to (creator) Laurie Nunn for writing such a well-rounded, fully-fleshed, gay black character, because you’re in danger of making him comedic relief. But he has such a beautiful and creative story arch in the show, so it was important to me that he wasn’t a stereotype.”

Speaking about his own sexuality he revealed that he had a “thorough sex education from Scotland” because the Scottish government had introduced LGBT+ education into their curriculums, adding, “Everybody has to learn about LGBT history.”

Is there a Season 2 of Sex Education?

Netflix recently announced that it had ordered a second season of the popular series and it is expected that many of the original cast members will return for the second instalment. Netflix made the announcement on the 1st Feb, just weeks after the show’s debut on the streaming service.

No date has been given for the start date of the second series, however, it is most likely to drop in 2020. Netflix tends to work in yearly cycles so it’s likely that the new series will be ready in January 2020.

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11th February 2019
People are more likely to do all these things first in front of partner before they share their Netflix account
Sex, passing gas – even going on holiday are more likely to happen before a partner decides to share their Netflix account!

(C) BIGSTOCK

New research shows it takes months and months before you reach the “the comfort zone” with a new partner.

A new study of 2,000 coupled up people found that the biggest signs you’ve entered the comfort zone are allowing your significant other to take care of you when you’re sick, not wearing make-up and not shaving your legs or face.

According to the research, it takes an average of seven months for couples to have their first talk about marriage/kids and about six months to introduce a significant other to their parents.

Milestones such as crying in front of your partner, as well as feeling comfortable enough to snore while sleeping next to your partner, also proved to be big tells that your relationship has reached that next level.

The study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Mattress Firm, also revealed it takes nearly five months before they’re comfortable showering at the other’s place, nearly six months to get to the point where sitting in silence isn’t awkward and nearly seven months to feel comfortable using the bathroom with the door open.

Sex, passing gas, sharing a bed all come before Netflix!

Sharing shows like House Of Cards will have to wait until at least 7 months according to research! (C) NETFLIX

Surprisingly, the research also found that it takes eight months to share a Netflix account, which is, amusingly, three months longer than it takes the average couple to shower at their significant other’s house.

The results revealed that four in five people say they prefer to sleep in bed with their partner and it takes nearly five months before couples are comfortable doing so.

According to the results, conversation in the bedroom may be a lost art though as only 39 percent of couples say they engage in pillow talk after sex.

And despite annoying habits like snoring and fidgeting, more than half of the couples surveyed report their sleep quality actually improves when sleeping with their partner.

“If you snore, gravity is not your friend, but a slight elevation to your neck and head alleviates some of gravity’s pull and allows for a more open airway,” said Dr. Sujay Kansagra, pediatric neurologist and Mattress Firm sleep health consultant.

Still, most people are happier once the relationship hits the comfort zone as 65 percent of couples sleep in the same bed every night and 70 percent of respondents say they don’t miss sleeping alone.

“While it’s no surprise that more couples sleep better when in bed with their partner, a restful night’s sleep can be a challenge – especially if your partner snores like a freight train, like mine. With an adjustable base, I’m able to elevate his head and quiet his snoring, which has improved sleep quality for us both,” said Michelle Stokely, National Retail Merchandising Manager, Mattress Firm.

Top 10 things couples are most comfortable doing in front of each other
1. Letting their partner see them/take care of them when they’re ill (73 percent/1,468)
2. Not wearing make-up (63 percent/1,266)
3. Crying (63 percent/1,252)
4. Snoring in their sleep (60 percent/1,208)
5. Showering at their place (59 percent/1,186)
6. Leaving the door open while using the bathroom (56 percent/1,117)
7. Not shaving (55 percent/1,103)
8. Being naked around the house (55 percent/1,092)
9. Sleeping in a hair wrap or bonnet (40 percent/804)
10. Wearing a retainer to bed (34 percent/680)
How long into a relationship it takes on average to first experience things (shortest to longest)
1. Sex (4 months and 17 days)
2. Sleep in same bed (4 months and 21 days)
3. Shower at the other’s place (4 months and 29 days)
4. Cry in front of partner (5 months and 24 days)
5. Sit in silence without it being awkward (5 months and 27 days)
6. Talk about your/her period (6 months and 13 days)
7. Be naked around the house (6 months and 18 days)
8. Share a deep secret (6 months and 19 days)
9. Let your partner take care/see you when you’re sick (6 months and 21 days)
10. Use the bathroom with the door open (6 months and 24 days)
11. Pass gas in front of partner (6 months and 25 days)
12. Talk about marriage/kids (7 months and 1 day)
13. Go on vacation together (7 months and 7 days)
14. Share a password (7 months and 17 days)
15. Share a Netflix/Hulu account (7 months and 24 days)
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10th February 2019
Netflix and Kill: These 5 shows prove it’s probably safer to be single

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s love hearts and roses everywhere you turn, but if you’re one of the 64% of us failing to find love on our favourite dating apps, you might just be in luck!

Whether you’re into true crime or fiction, we’ve worked with Missy Empire to put together a binge-worthy list of chilling Netflix shows, all of which prove that sometimes you really are better off alone.

You can forget about creeping on old pictures of your ex this Valentine’s Day, our must-watch list is packed full of terrifying stalkers and cold-blooded serial killers, far creepier than someone sliding into your DM’s at 4am.

So, dim the lights and get your loungewear on. By the end of your first episode, we promise you’ll be glad you’re alone this V’Day.

YOU

This must-watch Netflix exclusive was the talk of the town at the end of 2018. If you STILL haven’t settled down to watch this stalker story unfold, then you really do need to add it to your watchlist.

Without giving you any spoilers YOU tells the story of neurotic New Yorker, Joe, who doesn’t let anything (and we mean anything) or anyone stand in the way of his unhealthy obsession with fellow New Yorker, Beck.

If you’re looking for a show to give you all the feels this Valentine’s, then be sure to add YOU to your watchlist.

The Staircase

Next on the list is a seriously twisted docu-series from Netflix. The Staircase is a thriller, based on the real-world trial of writer Michael Peterson. The show follows the high-profile murder trial from start to finish, unravelling the incredible case along the way.

Peterson was charged with the murder of his wife Catherine in 2001, who was found dead in their family home, under some seriously suspicious circumstances. With Michael being the only witness, he was the number one prime suspect in this crazy series of events.

Michaels defence lawyer David Rudolf is the unlikely star of the series, providing intense and gripping commentary throughout. Once you’re finished with The Staircase you need to take a look at the extras in the main menu. Don’t say we didn’t warn you about the mind blowing ‘Owl Theory’…

Conversations with a Killer – The Ted Bundy Tapes

With the news just in that Netflix has acquired the controversial Ted Bundy biopic ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ starring Zac Efron, millions of true crime fans will be scrolling through their must-watch list, ready find out more about this controversial killer.

True crime fans need to look no further, The Ted Bundy Tapes gets inside the mind of the Bundy for the very first time.

In the ’70s, Bundy used his good looks and personality to pray on single women who would unwittingly fall for his charm. So, make sure the doors are locked and the curtains are closed before you dive into the story of The Campus Killer.

Love

There are three whole seasons of this show, ready and waiting for you to get hooked on this Valentine’s. This show is sure to confirm that you’re perfectly happy staying single and totally not ready to mingle.

Love follows the story of Gus and Mickey who are trying as hard as possible to be a ‘normal’ couple. They have a completely unconventional romance, you’d be able to spot the dysfunctional couple from a mile away.

Whilst this show is completely hilarious when you’re watching from the sidelines, can you imagine living through the trauma of this relationship? You’re better off having nights in with Netflix.

Lovesick

You might have missed Lovesick first time around, but it’s a seriously addictive show to add to your Netflix binge-and-cringe list.

The show follows the story of Dylan, who, after contracting an STD, must contact all of his former flings to explain himself and ask them to get tested.

There are some totally cringe scenes which will make your glad that you’re not going to be on the receiving end of a #awks text anytime soon!

7th February 2019
Sex Education on Netflix: When is series 2 of Sex Education coming to Netflix?

Sex Education dropped on Netflix in January and fans are already looking forward to season two, but when is it likely to stream?

Sex Education is Netflix‘s popular comedy/drama about the son of a sex therapist who becomes incredibly popular at school when he starts dispensing sex advice to his classmate. The show was originally released on the platform in January and stars the likes of Gillian Anderson, Asa Butterfield and Ncuti Gatwa.

Netflix recently announced that it had ordered a second season of the popular series and it is expected that many of the original cast members will return for the second instalment. Netflix made the announcement on the 1st Feb, just weeks after the show’s debut on the streaming service.

No date has been given for the start date of the second series, however, it is most likely to drop in 2020. Netflix tends to work in yearly cycles so it’s likely that the new series will be ready in January 2020.

How many episodes will the second series of Sex Education have?

The first series had eight episodes of the hit show, so the second series is likely to have the same amount of episodes, however, it’s not unexpected for Netflix to fluctuate the number of shows, with a usual minimum of eight episodes – so we could end up with a 10 or even 12 episode season of Sex Education.

Laurie wrote six of the eight episodes of the first series of Sex Education.

The episodes’ timing range from 46 minutes to 52 minutes long and all of them are available to binge on the streaming platform.

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6th February 2019
Sex Education on Netflix: How many episodes are there of Sex Education on Netflix?

Sex Education dropped on Netflix in January and has already won a flurry of support from viewers and critics alike.

Sex Education is Netflix‘s popular comedy/drama about the son of a sex therapist who becomes incredibly popular at school when he starts dispensing sex advice to his classmate. The show was released on the platform in January and stars the likes of Gillian Anderson, Asa Butterfield and Ncuti Gatwa.

There are eight episodes of the hit show, which was created by Laurie Nunn, who has also written a number of shorts, namely, Pregnant Pause, Radiance, and Gone To Earth.

Laurie wrote six of the eight episodes of the TV Series Sex Education.

The episodes’ timing range from 46 minutes to 52 minutes long and all of them are available to binge on the streaming platform. Netflix recently announced that it had commissioned a second series of the show.

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6th February 2019
All the transgender shows available to stream on Netflix November 2018

Looking for transgender films available on Netflix this November? Here are your options.

From Hollywood blockbusters like Dallas Buyers Club to an exploration documentary on one of the Stonewall era’s often sidelined characters, Martha P Johnson Netflix has a wide variety of trans films to take a look at.

What transgender films does Netflix currently have on offer?

Adventures Of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (The), Comedy

Follow the story of transgender Bernadette and her two drag queen friends as they travel across the Australian outback to perform in an Alice Springs’ casion on an old bus. Legendary comedy, iconic LGBT+ film.

Dallas Buyers Club, Drama

Matthew McConaughey stars in DALLAS BUYERS CLUB as real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof, whose free-wheeling life was overturned in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live. These were the early days of the AIDS epidemic, and the U.S. was divided over how to combat the virus. Ron, now shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends, and bereft of government-approved effective medicines, decided to take matters in his own hands, tracking down alternative treatments from all over the world by means both legal and illegal. Bypassing the establishment, the entrepreneurial Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts – who he once would have shunned – and established a hugely successful “buyers’ club.” Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience.

The Death and Life Of Marsha P Johnson, Biography /Documentary

This film reexamines the death of a beloved icon of the trans world while celebrating the story of two landmark pioneers of the trans-rights movement, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.

Game Face, Documentary

Game Face shows the quest to the self-realisation of LGBT athletes and the acceptance in society. This documentary tells the parallel story of Fallon Fox, MMAs first transgender pro fighter, and Terrence, a college basketball player in Oklahoma who happens to be gay. The film follows both athletes during their coming out process, and sheds light on the obstacles LGBT sports players deal with throughout their career.

Growing Up Coy, Documentary

A feature-length documentary about a young Colorado family who engages in a highly publicized legal battle and landmark civil rights case, as they fight for their 6-year-old transgender daughter’s right to use the girls’ bathroom at her elementary school.

The film asks a universal question that any parent could face: “How far would you go to fight for your child’s equal rights?

The Iron Ladies, Biopic

A volleyball team made of gay and trans players surprise their competitors by winning their way to Thailand’s national championships. Based on a true story.

Laerte-Se, Documentary

After living as a man for nearly 60 years, Laerte Coutinho, one of Brazil’s most brilliant cartoonists, introduces herself to the world

Made in Bangkok, Documentary

Follow a transgender opera singer as she travels from Mexico to Bangkok to undergo sex reassignment surgery and claim the identity she’s fought for.

Mala Mala, Documentary

Nine members of Puerto Rico’s LGBT community share stories of their sexual transformation and insights into the island’s diverse transgender culture.

Paris Is Burning, Documentary

This Sundance prize-winning documentary is an intimate portrait of 1980s Harlem drag balls: a world of fierce competition, sustenance, and survival.

9th November 2018
How did House Of Cards kill off Frank Underwood?

Arguably one of Kevin Spacey’s most famous roles, Frank Underwood has been effectively killed off on the Netflix hit, House Of Cards, but how did they write him out?

House Of Cards

Disgraced actor, Kevin Spacey has left House Of Cards and along his department goes the ultimate anti-hero, Frank Underwood. It’s impossible to think that the show could continue without the conniving, backstabbing, pure genius evil that was President Underwood, but the writers of one Netflix’s most important shows, House Of Cards have come up with a story.

Now the production team at House Of Cards have remained tight-lipped about the demise of Frank Underwood, so we won’t be able to reveal how they managed to write out the character, but come the 2nd of November all will be revealed.

However, at the end of Season 5, Frank Underwood suddenly resigns with Claire Underwood being sworn in as the new President, and she is extremely peed with Frank for not running his resignation through her. What’s more, Frank needs to be pardoned by the new President for crimes committed during his premiership, but Claire is not answering her phone.

The last scene focusing on Claire Underwood who has become the new President, saying rather chillingly, “My turn”.

So what happens to Frank? Is he killed off, is he written out, what’s the cause of his demise? We’ll have to wait until the 2nd November 2018, when the new series lands on Netflix.

25th October 2018
Gay Films On Netflix 2018
If you’re looking for a streaming platform that has an abundance of LGBT+ films then Netflix could be the service for you.

We’ve updated this page to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. We organised by genre

Other Genres: BIOPICS | CRIME | COMEDY | DRAG | DRAMA | DOCUMENTARY | LESBIAN | ROMANTIC | TRANS | SPORTS

Here’s the current list of films available on Netflix.
1. 4th Man Out | Comedy
2. 10 Year Plan | Comedy
3. 100 Men | Documentary
4. Alex Strangelove | Romance
5. All About Them | International, Romance, Comedy
6. Almost Adults | Lesbian, Comedy
7. Angry Indian Goddess | Lesbian, Drama
8. Arisan! 2 | Internation, Romance
9. Bare | Lesbian, Romance
10. Beach Rats | Drama
11. Behind The Curtain | Documentary
12. Below Her Mouth | Lesbian, Romance
13. Bioscope | International, Romance
14. Birdcage | Comedy
15. Blue Is The Warmest Colour | Lesbian, Romance
16. Boulevard | Drama
17. Breaking The Girls | Lesbian, Crime
18. Breaking Free | Documentary
19. Bright Night | Drama, Mystery
20. Bruno | Comedy
21. Burning Blue | Romance
22. Cherry Pop | Musical, Comedy
23. Dallas Buyers Club | Biopic, Drama
24. Death and Life Of Marsha P Johnson, The | Documentary, Trans
25. Dreamboat | Documentary
26. Duck Butter | Lesbian, Romance
27. Feels (The) | Lesbian, Romance
28. Flawless | Comedy
29. Floating | Lesbian
30. Forbidden Games The Justin Fashnu Story | Documentary
31. Four Minutes | International, Drama
32. Game Face | Documentary, Sports
33. Gayby Baby | Documentary
34. Gods Own Country | Drama
35. Growing Up Coy | Documentary
36. Handsome Devil | Comedy, Romance
37. Head On | Romance, Drama
38. Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party | Drama
39. Holding The Man | Drama, Biopic
40. Hurricane Bianca | Drag, Comedy
41. Hurrican Bianca From Russia With Hate | Drag, Comedy
42. I Am Happiness On Earth | Drama
43. I Am Michael | Biopic
44. The Iron Ladies | International, Biopic
45. The Iron Ladies 2 | International, Biopic
46. Jewel’s Catch One | Documentary
47. King Cobra | Biopic, Drama
48. Summer Time | Drama
49. Laerte-Se | Documentary, Trans
50. Lazy Eye | Romance
51. Loev | Romance
52. Loving Annabelle | Lesbian
53. Macho | Comedy
54. Made In Bangkok | Documentary, Trans
55. Mala Mala | Documentary, Trans
56. Margarita With A Straw | Lesbian, Romance
57. Michael Lost And Found | Documentary
58. Milk | Biography
59. Mudge Boy, The | Drama
60. Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List | Comedy, Romance
61. Other People | Drama, Comedy
62. The Out List | Documentary
63. Paris Is Burning | Documentary, Trans, Drag
64. Pass, The | Drama
65. Pearl of Africa, The | Documentary, Trans
66. People You May Know | Drama, Comedy
67. The Pink Mirror | Comedy, Drag
68. Pride | Comedy, Biography
69. Princess Cyd, Lesbian, Romance
70. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, The Adventures of | Comedy
71. Snervous: Tyler Oakley | Documentary
72. Strike A Pose | Documentary
73. Tab Hunter Confidential | Documentary
74. Teenage Cocktail | Drama
75. Those People | Drama, Romance
76. To Each Her Own | Lesbian, Romance
77. Un-Freedom | International, Lesbian
78. Who The F**k Is That Guy? | Documentary
79. Zenne Dancer | Drama
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28th September 2018
4 totally gay James Franco films you can stream on Netflix

If you’re a fan of James Franco’s queer sensibilities, then you’ll be pleased that Netflix has four films with an LGBT+ bent.

James Franco has described himself “gay up to a point” and that point being the sex bit, but that hasn’t stopped him exploring his gay side – with James starring in or producing a number of films which explore LGBT+ themes.

Milk

Sean Penn, plays the central role of Harvey Milk and putting aside the hotly debated discussion of whether gay men should fill the roles of gay character’s in the films, Penn does a brilliant job. No ham involved. A remarkably sensitive portrayal of this pioneer in a backward, gay-loathing, backstabbing system. Of course, there is a certain bit of eye candy – that being one Mr James Franco, who plays Milk’s lover Scott Smith.

I Am Michael

Based on the true story of Michael Glatze, who claimed he was no longer gay and became a straight pastor. But in 1999, Michael was in a gay relationship with boyfriend Bennett (Zachary Quinto) and was the editor of the successful real-life XY Magazine, while at the same time living in San Francisco – it was the ultimate gay life and gay lifestyle. But Bennett’s father has a job for him in Halifax, Canada, so they relocate there – it’s a city with not much to do, but they end up hooking up with the young good looking Tyler (Charlie Carver). But after a few panic attacks, and memories of his late father and mother, Michael starts to question his homosexuality – he starts to re-evaluate his life, loves, and takes up to reading the bible for answers, until one day he leaves it all behind for a new life.

King Cobra

Based on a true story, King Cobra is the story of the making of a gay porn star and the demise of another and the murder of a studio owner. Starring the newly out Garrett Clayton as gay porn star Brent Corrigan Also starring James Franco and Christian Slater.

Goat

Although not gay per se, Goat is fairly homoerotic. As these pictures show. However, the film explores the darker and often violent side of college fraternities.

11th September 2018
7 LGBT films you need to stream on Netflix September 2018

Netflix has an incredible catalogue of LGBT+ films on its service. Here are our picks for September 2018

Pride

The story is simple, set in 1984 in the midst of the Miner’s strike, the Unions versus Thatcher’s government and its hard stance, and a politicised London gay boy suddenly gets the idea to raise funds for the miners, having heard how they are being intimidated back to work. The majority of the film deals with how the two communities grow to know each other, how the London group gets to grips with a small community and its prejudices (or in some cases, lack of them) and the Welsh group and their education into the world of “the gays”! Read the full review here. Biography / Comedy  | GAYUK RATING ★★★★★

King Cobra

Based on a true story, King Cobra is the story of the making of a gay porn star and the demise of another and the murder of a studio owner. Starring the newly out Garrett Clayton as gay porn star Brent Corrigan Also starring James Franco and Christian Slater. Biography | GAYUK RATING ★★★★

Boulevard

The late Robin Williams is bank branch manager Nolan Mack. He’s literally just going through life’s motions – working at a bank, with a longtime wife (Kathy Baker) and a very sick father in the hospital. Then one late evening after visiting his father, he drives through a derelict part of town and almost runs over a young man, Leo (Roberto Aguire), who turns out to be a male prostitute. Williams gives a delicate performance as the lonely and subdued Nolan. He’s a man whose conflicted, despondent and depressed until Leo comes into his life. Read the full review here.  Drama | GAYUK RATING ★★★★

I Am Happiness On Earth

If you like a conventional start, middle and end to your movies, then this is certainly not one for you. However, if you are up for a very intricate piece that is shot almost like a ballet with its seemingly choreographed moves and against an exhilarating soundtrack (composed by Arturo Villela) that is steeped in both passion and pain (with sex too), then you will revel in this extraordinary new movie. Read the full review here. Drama / Biography | GAYUK RATING ★★★★★

I Am Michael

Based on the true story of Michael Glatze, who claimed he was no longer gay and became a straight pastor. But in 1999, Michael was in a gay relationship with boyfriend Bennett (Zachary Quinto) and was the editor of the successful real-life XY Magazine, while at the same time living in San Francisco – it was the ultimate gay life and gay lifestyle. But Bennett’s father has a job for him in Halifax, Canada, so they relocate there – it’s a city with not much to do, but they end up hooking up with the young good looking Tyler (Charlie Carver). But after a few panic attacks, and memories of his late father and mother, Michael starts to question his homosexuality – he starts to re-evaluate his life, loves, and takes up to reading the bible for answers, until one day he leaves it all behind for a new life. Read the full review here. Drama / Biography | GAYUK RATING ★★★★

Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party

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Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party is a coming out story that’s not, forgive the pun, all preachy about being accepted for being gay. It’s a celebration and a masterfully directed film not just about a young man who happens to be coming out of the closet but also about the Evangelical Christian community. Read the full review here.  Drama | GAYUK RATING ★★★★

Paris Is Burning

An intriguing view into the world of New York’s ball scene. Fierce drag queens, heartbreaking trans stories and the celebration of LGBT+ life from all walks of life. Award-winning documentary from Jennie Livingston. Powerful and necessary viewing. Documentary | GAYUK RATING ★★★★★

11th September 2018
You have to listen to Tina Turner’s Simply The Best reimagined as a gay love song

Tingles.

Yet another reason why Schitt’s Creek is one of the best TV shows on Netflix. In the latest series, David and Patrick have an incredibly tender moment – which results in this amazing, hair-standing-on-end, spine-tingling, heart-warming version of Tina Turner’s epic hit, ‘(Simply) The Best’.

Even better it’s been released as a single by the actor who plays Patrick, Noah Reid.

Take a listen on Spotify

Tina’s version is obvs the definitive, so much so we included it in our 40 top gay anthems for pride playlist but we absolutely love this as a love song between two men. It almost makes us want to love again.

9th July 2018