From Heartstopper to a Tegan and Sara doc, this month is full of queer representation
BY GRACE CROWLEY, IMAGE BY NETFLIX
October is undoubtedly the best time of year for tea and TV. This month is full of documentaries and dramas to look forward to. Get cosy and enjoy!
The Real Housewives of New York City season 15
1 October
This cult-classic reality show has a new lesbian Housewife this series and we couldn’t be more excited. Bronx-raised Raquel Chevremont is an art curator, mother and out lesbian. We meet her and her fiancée in this series – we can’t wait!
Heartstopper season three
3 October
Our favourite teens are back with a bang in the third instalment of this wholesome drama. Tackling topics like mental health and sex, in this series we watch the beloved characters grow up and more into themselves. It’s a must-watch with its wide representation and coming-of-age themes. For our exclusive interviews with two of the show’s stars, Yasmin Finney and Leila Khan, don’t miss the October/November issue of DIVA.
Have I Got News For You
4 October
The BBC comedy show has the amazing Chloe Petts as a guest panellist in this series. The lesbian comedian sits alongside her equally hilarious counterparts as they discuss the news of the week.
Lincoln Lawyer season three
17 October
The third series of this legal drama is coming to Netflix. The TV adaptation stars Jazz Raycole as a queer employee at a law firm that isn’t quite like any other. Her storyline is complex and rich, making an interesting on-screen LGBTQIA character.
FANATICAL: The Catfishing of Teagan and Sara
18 October
This documentary tells the story of how the queer indie music duo suffered because of their dedicated stalker. “Fegan” subjected the band to anxiety, mistrust and immense amounts of danger during the height of their fame and in this powerful new doc, you can find out all about it.
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