The Bisexual
- TV comedy drama
- Channel 4
- 2018
- 6 episodes (1 series)
A look at the difference of dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both. Stars Desiree Akhavan, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Saskia Chana, Michelle Guillot and more.
Streaming rank this week: 5,767
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
Struggling to come out, Leila manically juggles a double life. Sadie considers something big while Gabe tries to decipher his unreadable sort-of girlfriend sort-of student, Francisca. A weird night in with Leila's straight-talking best mate, Deniz, leads to some uncomfortable truths and one explosive revelation.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 24th October 2018
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Desiree Akhavan | Leila |
| Maxine Peake | Sadie |
| Brian Gleeson | Gabe |
| Saskia Chana | Deniz |
| Michelle Guillot | Francisca |
| Naomi Ackie | Ruby |
| Niamh Algar | Tania |
| Caoilfhionn Dunne | Esther |
| John Dagleish | Jon-Criss |
| Hannah Almond | Beth |
| Ozay Fecht | Esra |
| Ben Adams | Man in Shop |
| Desiree Akhavan | Writer |
| Cecilia Frugiuele | Writer |
| Rhian Petty | Story Producer |
| Desiree Akhavan | Director |
| Katie Carpenter | Producer |
| Naomi De Pear | Executive Producer |
| Desiree Akhavan | Executive Producer |
| Holly Pullinger | Line Producer |
| Selina MacArthur | Editor |
| Miren Marañón | Production Designer |
| Kelly Valentine Hendry | Casting Director |
| Emma Rees | Costume Designer |
| Dan Stafford-Clark | Director of Photography |
| Lisa Mustafa | Make-up Designer |
| Sarah White | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
The Difference between sleeping with men and women?
Gabe has some questions for Leila after he discovers she's spent the night with Jon-Criss...
Featuring: Desiree Akhavan (Leila), Brian Gleeson (Gabe) & John Dagleish (Jon-Criss).
Press
Groundbreaking comedy or a gag-light slog? Your mileage may vary on Desiree Akhavan's sexcom of manners, although the plot at least is moving at a decent clip. This week, Leila (Akhavan) wrestles with her newfound bisexuality, Sadie (Maxine Peake) makes a major life decision and home truths are divulged.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 24th October 2018