For those chomping at the bit for an L Word-esque redux across the pond, the wait is nearly over with the BBC’s six-part lesbian drama Lip Service fast approaching its Oct. 12, debut.
Mistresses' scribe Harriet Braun penned the series about a group of Glaswegian lesbians starring Nina’s Heavenly Delights’ Laura Fraser as Cat the architect; hot blonde and Spooks’ star Ruta Gedmintas as Cat’s ex Frankie, a photographer with shades of Shane; Coronation Street’s Heather Peace as a police sergeant with the gender neutral moniker Sam, The Palace’s Fiona Button as Tess and Hollyoaks' Roxanne McKee as Lou – more gender neutral naming – a closeted daytime television star.
After catching a glimpse of what looks to be dyke drama teeming with guilty pleasure, it looks as though six episodes of Lip Service won't be nearly enough for fans – even if it is the homogeneous, femme variety of drama typified by The L Word.
Here’s a quick get-to-know-you with Frankie:
And Cat:
For more clips from Lip Service and interviews with the cast check out Last Broadcast.
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