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The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Gabe (Brian Gleeson), Leila (Desiree Akhavan)
The Bisexual

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.

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Series 1, Episode 6

The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Sadie (Maxine Peake), Leila (Desiree Akhavan)
Sadie makes a revelation that leaves Leila questioning everything. She turns to Gabe. As Leila and Gabe lean on each other a relationship born in awkwardness evolves into one of genuine friendship.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 14th November 2018
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Desiree Akhavan Leila
Maxine Peake Sadie
Brian Gleeson Gabe
Saskia Chana Deniz
Michelle Guillot Francisca
Eva Birthistle Laura
Naomi Ackie Ruby
Niamh Algar Tania
Cassie Clare Hye Me
Guest cast
Jalen Ogunbambi Marlow
Baxter Willoughby Philip
Nathan Nolan Otis
Darren Hart Will
Writing team
Desiree Akhavan Writer
Cecilia Frugiuele Writer
Rhian Petty Story Producer
Production team
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

Press

Flawed characters but near-flawless writing as the warm, often bruising, sadcom concludes. Last week, we jolted back to 2005 - when Leila and Sadie's relationship began under the glow of a Trainspotting DVD - before the pair reunited in the present. This week, a novelesque final episode follows the launch of their baby - the "Shazam for clothes" app - and Leila's realisation that there is another baby in the picture: the one Sadie is trying to conceive via donor sperm. Meanwhile, Gabe takes control of his life.

Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 14th November 2018

The Bisexual, episode 6 review

A fearless, taboo-breaking comedy that's too light on jokes.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 14th November 2018

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