"Lost Boys and Fairies" Explores Same-Sex Adoption Journey
Cardiff, Wales, June 3, 2024 - The BBC has launched "Lost Boys and Fairies," a three-part drama inspired by writer Daf James's personal experience of adopting children with his husband. The series, which features a bilingual English and Welsh script, follows the emotional journey of a same-sex couple, Gabriel and Andy, navigating the complexities of adoption.
Daf James, a bilingual playwright and screenwriter, channels his own profound experiences into the narrative, offering a tender and dramatic portrayal of queer parenthood. The show stars Sion Daniel Young as Gabriel and Fra Fee as Andy, and is filmed in and around Cardiff.
James, a Welsh speaker, emphasizes the significance of featuring a bilingual story on primetime television, reflecting both his life and his passion for the Welsh language. With characters speaking both Welsh and English, the series marks a milestone for BBC One by bringing a bilingual drama to a national audience for the first time.
"Lost Boys and Fairies" airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer from June 3, 2024.