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British

"Skins" Gives Emily and Naomi (and Viewers) a Happy Ending
, Mar 23, 2009
Good writing and good acting pay off for fans of the British teen drama, which ends its third season this week.
The women who rule the British stage
, Mar 13, 2009
Women & Power names the 20 most powerful women in British theatre, including Dame Judi Dench, Gillian Anderson and Dame Helen Mirren.
"Skins" Controversial Lesbian Storyline
, Mar 11, 2009
The developing relationship between Emily and Naomi on the popular British drama hit a snag last week.
"Mistresses" at the TCA Press Tour
, Jan 12, 2009
Shelley Conn discusses her character, and making out with Fringe star Anna Torv.
Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (June 27, 2008)
, Jun 26, 2008
Ellen Page move update, Ellen and Portia's wedding plans, same-sex parenting and more.
Review of "Affinity"
, Jun 16, 2008
The adaptation of the Sarah Waters novel is a well-crafted costume drama.
The final five Nancies on the U.K.'s "I'd Do Anything"
, May 12, 2008
Britain's talent competition to cast the role of Nancy in the musical "Oliver!" is down to five, and one might be gay.
Helen Mirren's autobiography: She's nothing like a dame
, Apr 28, 2008
Mirren's autobiography has just been released in the U.S., and it is both frank and engaging.
Sally Hawkins is "Happy-Go-Lucky"
, Apr 28, 2008
The British actor who played Sue in Fingersmith is almost unbearably happy in her latest role.
British artists, American music videos
, Apr 9, 2008
British music videos are often remade for the American market. Which one do you like more?
A lesbian/bi Nancy on “I’d Do Anything”?
, Mar 26, 2008
Twelve lovely ladies compete to play Nancy in a new production of Oliver!
Are these the top 10 songs in movies?
, Mar 25, 2008
CNN’s Screening Room has named its Top 10 Songs in Movies. Here are some gay and girly additions.
Review of "Tick Tock Lullaby"
, Mar 25, 2008
This indie film presents a fresh take on lesbian motherhood.
The 2008 London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
, Mar 24, 2008
The festival offers queer-themed films from around the world.
The best female buddies on film and TV
, Mar 20, 2008
"Buddies" are always assumed to be men. But for every Laurel and Hardy, there's a Thelma and Louise.
Cinematic pairs: partners or lovers?
, Mar 19, 2008
Dawn Denbo and her lover Cindi have inspired a pondering of the connotations of the terms lover and partner.
Emma likes Hayley  just the way she is
, Mar 13, 2008
Emma Thompson recently came to Hayley Atwell's defense when Miramax told her to lose weight.
Tilda Swinton transcends Hollywood
, Mar 12, 2008
Tilda blurs boundaries with her style, attitude and roles. Also, does she ever look good in a suit.
The London Mediatheque loves lesbians
, Mar 5, 2008
The British Film Institute offers viewing stations and a catalog of films and TV shows, many of them lesbian-themed.
Keeley Hawes: still delectable, but not bisexual
, Mar 3, 2008
Remember when Keeley Hawes (Tipping the Velvet) said she was bisexual? Yeah, not so much.
Tattoos are hot — here's proof
, Feb 27, 2008
I'm thinking about getting another tattoo. But what and where? Celebrities help me do my research.
Katie Melua: the Norah Jones who plays for our team?
, Feb 26, 2008
There’s something inescapably enigmatic about the Soviet-born, British jazz and blues singer.
British TV Series "Mistresses" Does Right
, Feb 20, 2008
The BBC drama includes a bisexual character.
The BAFTAs: same carpet, different continent
, Feb 11, 2008
Marion Cotillard and Tilda Swinton won big in the British equivalent of the Oscars.
Six '80s videos that made me weird and gay
, Feb 8, 2008
Weirdos like Laurie Anderson and Grace Jones drew me in and freaked me out.