The Lost Language of Cranes

Philip Benjamin is ready to come out to his parents, Owen and Rose, little knowing that his father is very much in the closet.

It's something of a groundbreaking drama, another hard hitting, thought provoking Screen Two installment, worth remembering that so called 'gay' storylines just weren't commonplace.

Initially, I thought it was going to be Philip's story, but it is as much Owen's story, it shifts when Philip comes out, it sparks something in his dad, it's a big moment.

The coming out scene was incredible, Cox's reaction was superbly played out, the acting was terrific all round, Eileen Atkins very much at the top of her game, and an excellent performance from Angus Macfadyen.

Times really have changed so much, Rose's reaction may appear frosty and bigoted, but I'm not sure if her vitriol is fully aimed at her son, I think some is aimed at her husband, because deep down, she knew something was off.

It's explicit at times, so expect some full frontal male nudity, but there's nothing gratuitous.

Some amazing music to keep a listen out for, The KLF!

Why does The BBC never show this, we have had several LGBTQ evenings and weekends, to my knowledge this hasn't been shown as part of it, which is a shame, it's a quality drama.

9/10.