Drama and acquisitions 2015 highlights

Cucumber, Banana and Tofu

TX: January 2015, Channel 4, E4, 4oD

Fifteen years after Queer As Folk exploded on to the screen, award-winning writer Russell T Davies is back with Cucumber, Banana and Tofu: three new interlinked shows for Channel 4, E4 and 4oD.  Cucumber and Banana are two original drama series exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, while Tofu is an online documentary series that explores all facets of contemporary sex culture.   Starring Vincent Franklin (The Thick of It, Twenty Twelve), Cyril Nri (The Bill), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street), Freddie Fox (Parade’s End) and Fisayo Akinade (Fresh Meat). Launching early 2015.