Two of Us (1987 film)

Two of Us
Written byLeslie Stewart
Directed byRoger Tonge
StarringJason Rush
Lee Whitlock
Music byNick Russell-Pavier
David Chilton
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time75 minutes
Original release
Release1987 (1987)
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Two of Us (also released as The Two of Us on home video) is a 1987 gay-themed BBC television film written by Leslie Stewart and directed by Roger Tonge. It was produced for the BBC Schools Scene series, and intended for young adults. It confronted the Thatcherite government's attempt to ban gay sex education in schools via the controversial (and since repealed) section 28 legislation.[1] Given this backdrop, the BBC opted not to show it during the day and it was screened late at night, even though it was originally created for a school audience. It wasn't until February 1990 that the play was shown during the day.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Two of Us gay drama". Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ^ BBC Genome Project
  3. ^ BBC Genome Project – BBC2 listings 2 February 1990