This June, celebrate Pride Month with a powerful lineup of LGBTQ+ stories streaming for free on Freely.
From inspiring documentaries to beloved classics and bold new voices, enjoy a wide range of inclusive entertainment. Whether you’re tuning in live or catching up on demand, Freely lets you explore the best of British TV – completely free, no dish or aerial required. Please note: to watch all the channels you still need a TV license.
What It Feels Like For A Girl, BBC iPlayer (available from 3rd June)
Byron’s escape to Nottingham’s underworld and discovery of the East Midlands’ “premier podium-dancer-cum-hellraiser” Lady Die, who adopts Byron into her family of hilarious and chaotic troublemakers in the UK’s early 2000s club scene.
Lost Boys and Fairies, BBC iPlayer
Family is made from love. This is a heartbreaking, joyous, and musical tale of gay couple Andy and Gabriel’s journey to adoption.
Smoggie Queens, BBC iPlayer
Cheers queers! Incredible lewks, titanic brunches, epic squabbles – this deeply weird and fiercely loving chosen family takes no prisoners. Out and proud Middlesbrough comedy.
Spent, BBC iPlayer
High fashion, low funds. Model Mia may have a world-class skincare regime, but the catwalk queen’s career has crashed down to earth. This is an uplifting comedy drama with Michelle de Swarte.
Juice, BBC iPlayer
Jamma is on a quest for attention—from anyone. This is a trippy, comic joyride through chaotic family life and a literal stumble through love, starring Mawaan Rizwan and Russell Tovey.
I Kissed A Boy, BBC iPlayer
The path to love is never straight. Pop goddess Dannii Minogue plays Cupid in the UK’s first-ever gay dating show. No small talk, no swiping – it’s all about the first kiss.
I Kissed A Girl, BBC iPlayer
It’s loud and proud and starts with a kiss as Dannii Minogue plays Cupid to ten single ladies. It’s a heartbreaking, heart-racing hot girl queer summer.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, BBC iPlayer
UK huns? Fabulous queens aim to become the next Drag Race superstar. Who will dazzle Mama Ru, the celebrity judges, and the amazing Michelle Visage? Join the party, squirrel friends!
Mr. Loverman, BBC iPlayer
Dapper and charming, Barry hides a secret, but it’s not what his wife suspects. Bernardine Evaristo’s life-affirming story, starring Lennie James, explores the importance of being true to yourself.
In My Skin, BBC iPlayer
Bethan deals with the quiet heartbreak of an imperfect family and the awkwardly real anxieties of teenage life and sexuality. It is a bittersweet story with Welsh wit and grit.
Love Victor, BBC iPlayer
Fear less, love more. A heartfelt high school tale of finding out who you are and coming out to the world. From the writers of Love, Simon.
Gentleman Jack, BBC iPlayer
Halifax, 1832. Anne Lister shakes up her shabby ancestral home, determined to restore its fortunes and find herself a wife. Society will talk. Starring Suranne Jones.
Changing Ends, ITVX
Between a dad managing a fourth-division football club and friends abandoning him for being camp, Alan wants to change. Should he disregard his instincts and pursue a career as a footballer?
Confessions of Frannie Langtern, ITVX
Powerful period drama about a young Jamaican woman who arrives in Georgian London. When a crime takes place, Frannie is accused. But is she to blame?
#MyPride, ITVX
Famous faces mark Pride by opening up about their experiences of being part of the LGBTQ+ community and writing poignant letters to their 14-year-old selves.
Butterfly, ITVX
The drama follows an 11-year-old boy who hides his true identity as a girl and navigates the challenges of having separated parents. Max starts to dress and act as a girl, and when he expresses the desire to be called Maxine, his father has difficulty accepting this news.
Vicious, ITVX
Freddie and Stuart have been partners for nearly 50 years. As they host a wake to mark the passing of an old friend, they are joined by their new young neighbour upstairs, Ash.
Feel Good, Channel 4
Comedy starring Mae Martin as Mae, who is recovering from drug dependence and navigating the modern-day world of love, addiction and sexuality
Big Boys, Channel 4
Jack Rooke’s comedy is about two mismatched boys who strike up an unlikely friendship when they’re thrown together at university. Starring Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing.
It’s a Sin, Channel 4
Drama from Russell T Davies about five friends. With their lives tested as they grow up in the shadow of AIDS, they’re determined to live and love more fiercely than ever.
Queer as Folk, Channel 4
Set in and around the Manchester’ scene’, this groundbreaking Channel 4 drama, written by Russell T Davies, documents the lives and loves of young gay men Stuart, Vince and Nathan.
Virgin Island, Channel 4
More people are remaining virgins for longer, but now 12 courageous adult virgins embark on a unique intimacy course at a luxury Mediterranean retreat to overcome their intimacy anxiety.
Freddie Mercury: In His Own Words, Channel 5
The story of Freddie’s career from his early days in Queen to the height of their fame.
Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, U
Jamie Campbell, a teenager from an ex-mining village in County Durham, has faced many challenges while growing up, especially after coming out as gay at 14. Now, he is proudly attending his prom in drag.
