Cucumber

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After causing a man to commit suicide over a misunderstanding and receiving a proposal from his long-term boyfriend, sexually-repressed Henry has a breakdown and leaves home to move in with work colleague Dean and love interest Freddie, both half his own age; meanwhile his ex Lance finds new love with Daniel. Modern life for gay men in the city of Manchester by the mind behind "Queer As Folk", writer Russell T. Davies.

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8 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Henry and Lance are contented, but when they embark on a disastrous date night, life will never be the same again. At work, Henry is drawn to the enigmatic Freddie, while Lance greets Daniel.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2Henry begins his new life, but Freddie marks out the battle lines. Lance tries to work out where Henry's gone, and enlists Cleo's help, but only Cliff is devious enough to work out the truth.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Henry stumbles into a dangerous trap when Freddie meets his old school teacher, Gregory, and sets out for revenge. Lance takes action and cuts Henry off completely.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Henry goes on a date with a complete stranger, while Lance's long, dark night leads him to an unexpected bed.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5Henry's secrets and lies catch up with him, while Lance's wildest dreams are in danger of coming true, as Daniel makes an extraordinary move.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Lance tries to work out the truth about Daniel, so Henry takes a final, desperate chance to win his old boyfriend back. But is it too late for any of them to change paths?
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7Henry, Freddie and Dean are trapped together when a manhunt goes wrong, and some long-buried truths are revealed. Marie arrives to take charge.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8Everyone gets caught up in Henry's grand scheme and life appears to be perfect. But only Freddie realises the truth. As events of the past catch up with them all, Henry reaches out.