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 3

The Bisexual. Image shows from L to R: Leila (Desiree Akhavan), Jon-Criss (John Dagleish), Gabe (Brian Gleeson), Francisca (Michelle Guillot)
Struggling to come out, Leila manically juggles a double life. Sadie considers something big while Gabe tries to decipher his unreadable sort-of girlfriend sort-of student, Francisca. A weird night in with Leila's straight-talking best mate, Deniz, leads to some uncomfortable truths and one explosive revelation.

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Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 24th October 2018
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 27th October 2018 2:30am C4

Cast & crew

Cast
Desiree Akhavan Leila
Maxine Peake Sadie
Brian Gleeson Gabe
Saskia Chana Deniz
Michelle Guillot Francisca
Naomi Ackie Ruby
Niamh Algar Tania
Caoilfhionn Dunne Esther
Guest cast
John Dagleish Jon-Criss
Hannah Almond Beth
Ozay Fecht Esra
Ben Adams Man in Shop
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

Video

The Difference between sleeping with men and women?

Gabe has some questions for Leila after he discovers she's spent the night with Jon-Criss...

Featuring: Desiree Akhavan (Leila), Brian Gleeson (Gabe) & John Dagleish (Jon-Criss).

Press

Groundbreaking comedy or a gag-light slog? Your mileage may vary on Desiree Akhavan's sexcom of manners, although the plot at least is moving at a decent clip. This week, Leila (Akhavan) wrestles with her newfound bisexuality, Sadie (Maxine Peake) makes a major life decision and home truths are divulged.

Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 24th October 2018

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