Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.
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Cucumber is a 2015 British television series created by Russell T Davies and broadcast on Channel 4. The series focuses on middle-aged Henry Best (Vincent Franklin), following a disastrous date night with his boyfriend of nine years, Lance Sullivan (Cyril Nri). Henry's old life shatters, and he embarks on a new life with unfamiliar rules. In development since 2006, Cucumber was announced along with companion series Banana, exploring and expanding on the life of the younger characters and web series Tofu, detailing topics related to sexuality, including gender identity and sexual orientation. [1]
Drama • LGBTQIA+ • dysfunctional relationship • social issues (homophobia, racism, sexism, ageism, etc.) • Comedy • British
Violence:
Severe – statutory rape discussed, attempted sexual assault, physical fighting of which one results in a gory death scene.
Language:
Moderate – profanity is regularly featured. Some gay slurs are used.
Sexual Themes and Nudity:
Severe – sex is regularly and openly discussed; characters engages in sexual activities regularly although no full frontal nude is ever shown. Statutory rape and sexual assault are part of two subplots. Masturbation, age-discordant relationships, polyamory or otherwise non-monogamous relationship, queer relationship. Online dating and hookups apps.
Drugs and Alcohol:
Mild – social drinking, smoking and recreational drugs are regularly seen.
Crude Humor or Comic Mischief:
Mild – self-deprecating humour about older people, disabled people, and queer people.
Notes
The above table is indicative of the two miniseries Cucumber and Banana. The web docuseries Tofu presents an array of topics regarding sexuality in interview format. Viewer discretion advised.
