Name: It's a Sin
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Released: 2021
Cast: Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Shaun Dooley, Omari Douglas, Lydia West

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Cast

role	name
Ritchie Tozer	Olly Alexander
Ash Mukherjee	Nathaniel Curtis
Clive Tozer	Shaun Dooley
Roscoe Babatunde	Omari Douglas
Jill Baxter	Lydia West
Valerie Tozer	Keeley Hawes
Grizzle	Neil Ashton
Colin Morris-Jones	Callum Scott Howells
Lucy Tozer	Toto Bruin
Gregory Finch	David Carlyle

Crew

role	name
Writer	Russell T. Davies

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News & features about It's a Sin

Russell T Davies reveals It's A Sin script detail that couldn't be shown on screen
Davies was speaking at a panel discussion as part of the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival.
Russell T Davies explains why he almost cut 'La!' from the It's a Sin script
The writer also revealed the other catchphrase he almost used instead.
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It's A Sin star reveals Russell T Davies' advice ahead of harrowing scene
Callum Scott Howells was speaking during a panel celebrating the show at the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival.
It’s A Sin was almost a Queer As Folk prequel
Russell T Davies considered connecting his two groundbreaking LGBTQ+ shows.
It’s A Sin producer shares Russell T Davies' sequel idea
However, she remains uncertain it will ever get made.
BAFTA TV Awards 2022: Air date and how to watch
It’s A Sin leads the pack of nominees going into this year’s awards.
Russell T Davies: 'I always knew how It's A Sin would end'
The It's A Sin creator has spoken about the five-parter's heartbreaking ending.
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Russell T Davies: 'If I'd got It's A Sin wrong, that would have been an awful thing'
The winner of our TV 100 list for 2022 on being "blindsided" by the success of his Channel 4 AIDS drama, returning to Doctor Who and why he briefly thought his career was over.
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Our countdown of the year's very best small-screen entertainment concludes – which series has won the top spot?
It’s A Sin’s effect on HIV testing and awareness
Terrence Higgins Trust CEO Ian Green reflects on the impact of It's A Sin as we mark World AIDS Day.
Russell T Davies says Channel 4 privatisation would "stifle" queer and diverse voices
“We are looking at very dark days here."
Vote for the Radio Times Readers’ Award in the Sandford St Martin Awards 2021
Help pick the winner of the Radio Times Readers Award for programmes touching on faith, belief and ethics.
ITV announces new drama You & Me produced by It's A Sin creator Russell T Davies
Casualty star Jamie Davis is writing the script for the upcoming three-part series.
Russell T Davies reveals tragic storylines cut from It's a Sin
The hard-hitting drama almost had two more devastating twists.
"It's hitting young viewers hard" – Russell T Davies discusses the shattering conclusion to It's A Sin
The writer reveals the key moment that inspired his Channel 4 series and says it's vital to remember the good times with lost friends and tell their stories.
As a young gay man, It's A Sin has been a brutal education on the AIDS crisis - and I will never forget it
The hard-hitting drama from Russell T Davies is essential viewing.
Meet the cast of Channel 4 drama It's A Sin
Years & Years frontman Olly Alexanders leads the cast of young newcomers.
When is Russell T Davies' 1980s AIDS drama It's A Sin on TV?
The former Doctor Who showrunner has created a new Channel 4 drama about young gay men coping with the AIDS crisis.
It's A Sin breaks All 4 streaming record with over 6.5 million views
Russell T Davies' HIV drama gives All 4 its biggest ever month of streaming.
Keeley Hawes stuns in heartbreaking It’s A Sin finale
*Warning: huge spoilers ahead for It's A Sin episode five*
Doctor Who's John Barrowman says It's A Sin star Olly Alexander would be a "wonderful" successor to Jodie Whittaker
The Years & Years singer currently stars in Russell T Davies' hard-hitting drama.
It's A Sin actor Omari Douglas praises Russell T Davies: "I felt an immediate honour to be involved with something so profound"
The Channel 4 AIDS drama marks Douglas' first TV role.
Who is Dursley McLinden? How It's A Sin pays tribute to the Doctor Who actor
Creator Russell T Davies pays tribute to a real-life Doctor Who actor in It's A Sin episode four.
It’s A Sin invites you to the best party ever – and devastates you when it ends
Ian Green, Chief Executive at Terrence Higgins Trust, writes about his own experiences and how they're reflected in Channel 4's new drama.
The real-life history behind Channel 4 drama It's A Sin
Neil Patrick Harris and Olly Alexander play gay men living during the 1980s AIDS crisis.
It's A Sin's Omari Douglas on why Russell T Davies' new drama is timeless: 'Moments that ring true of what we're living through now''
Alex Moreland talks to Omari Douglas about his breakout role in new Channel 4 drama, It's A Sin.
Russell T Davies: 'I’m more proud of It's A Sin than anything else - it’s a privilege'
The creator of It's A Sin talks about bringing the new Channel 4 drama to life.
It's A Sin episode three recap: The history behind the show's shock death
*Warning: spoilers ahead for episode three*
It's A Sin episode one review: A joyful, sexy opener with hints of the heartbreak to come
Russell T Davies portrays London's early 1980s gay scene as giddily optimistic - but foreshadows the AIDS crisis to come.
It's A Sin star Lydia West says her character is based on "inspiring" real-life person
The Dracula actress plays an 18-year-old who lives with a group of young gay men during the AIDS crisis.
Russell T Davies speaks out on the importance of casting gay actors as gay characters in It's A Sin
"You wouldn’t cast someone able-bodied and put them in a wheelchair."
It's A Sin writer Russell T Davies: "A lot of it is based on myself and people I know"
The former Doctor Who showrunner on how his new series pays "testament" to friends he lost during the AIDS epidemic.
Russell T Davies filmed a surprise Doctor Who scene for new drama It’s A Sin
Olly Alexander’s Ritchie Tozer lands a part opposite the Daleks in the 1980s-set Channel 4 drama.
Russell T Davies shares first-look teaser and title change for new drama Boys
The former Doctor Who showrunner's new series will air on Channel 4 in 2021.

Review

How to watch

Streaming

Credits

Cast

Crew

Seasons

News & features about It's a Sin

Russell T Davies reveals It's A Sin script detail that couldn't be shown on screen

Russell T Davies explains why he almost cut 'La!' from the It's a Sin script

It's A Sin star reveals Russell T Davies' advice ahead of harrowing scene

It’s A Sin was almost a Queer As Folk prequel

It’s A Sin producer shares Russell T Davies' sequel idea

BAFTA TV Awards 2022: Air date and how to watch

Russell T Davies: 'I always knew how It's A Sin would end'

Russell T Davies: 'If I'd got It's A Sin wrong, that would have been an awful thing'

10-1: Squid Game, Mare of Easttown and more

It’s A Sin’s effect on HIV testing and awareness

Russell T Davies says Channel 4 privatisation would "stifle" queer and diverse voices

Vote for the Radio Times Readers’ Award in the Sandford St Martin Awards 2021

ITV announces new drama You &amp; Me produced by It's A Sin creator Russell T Davies

Russell T Davies reveals tragic storylines cut from It's a Sin

"It's hitting young viewers hard" – Russell T Davies discusses the shattering conclusion to It's A Sin

As a young gay man, It's A Sin has been a brutal education on the AIDS crisis - and I will never forget it

Meet the cast of Channel 4 drama It's A Sin

When is Russell T Davies' 1980s AIDS drama It's A Sin on TV?

It's A Sin breaks All 4 streaming record with over 6.5 million views

Keeley Hawes stuns in heartbreaking It’s A Sin finale

Doctor Who's John Barrowman says It's A Sin star Olly Alexander would be a "wonderful" successor to Jodie Whittaker

It's A Sin actor Omari Douglas praises Russell T Davies: "I felt an immediate honour to be involved with something so profound"

Who is Dursley McLinden? How It's A Sin pays tribute to the Doctor Who actor

It’s A Sin invites you to the best party ever – and devastates you when it ends

The real-life history behind Channel 4 drama It's A Sin

It's A Sin's Omari Douglas on why Russell T Davies' new drama is timeless: 'Moments that ring true of what we're living through now''

Russell T Davies: 'I’m more proud of It's A Sin than anything else - it’s a privilege'

It's A Sin episode three recap: The history behind the show's shock death

It's A Sin episode one review: A joyful, sexy opener with hints of the heartbreak to come

It's A Sin star Lydia West says her character is based on "inspiring" real-life person

Russell T Davies speaks out on the importance of casting gay actors as gay characters in It's A Sin

It's A Sin writer Russell T Davies: "A lot of it is based on myself and people I know"

Russell T Davies filmed a surprise Doctor Who scene for new drama It’s A Sin

Russell T Davies shares first-look teaser and title change for new drama Boys

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