Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMrs Merton is a quintessential British TV legend. The creation of the brilliant comedienne/writer Caroline Ahearne, this ‘elderly’ agony aunt was the host of an BAFTA Award-winning mock TV chat show that ran for three years from 1995 on the BBC. Celebrities lined up to be her guest even though none of them were spared … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterTwo-time Academy Award Nominee Peter Morgan continues his fixation with HM Queen Elizabeth with his latest creation that he has written and executive produced for Netflix. The Crown, which is set to be the company’s most expensive original drama series to date, chronicles the tumultuous early days of the young Queen’s realm, so don’t expect Dame … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterRufus Gifford, the US Ambassador to Denmark, is one of 6 openly gay Ambassadors appointed by President Obama. The Diplomatic Service has come along way since 1997, when the first gay U.S. ambassador, James Hormel, was nominated, and many senators opposed him because of his sexuality. Gifford was awarded his position after serving as Finance Director for … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWhen HBO canceled LOOKING one of the best ever LGBT TV series of all time, they did thankfully at least allow the creators to make one final feature length episode to wrap it all up. It’s due to air in July and here is a teaser trailer of what we can expect. After living in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIt’s been 10 years since Christopher Guest’s last manic movie ‘For Your Consideration’ was on our screens, and if you simply cannot wait any longer to see his gang back on the screen together (his next movie ‘Mascots’ will be released later this year) then you’ll want to go up Schitt’s Creek. This new comedy … Continue reading
