Drunken Gay Confession on My Family Tonight

July 16, 2010

The long-running sitcom My Family reveals a gay character tonight.

Speaking to What's On TV, Gabriel Thomson, who plays Michael Harper, says his character will come out in a drunken confession, much to the shock of his parents Ben (Robert Lindsay) and Susan (Zoe Wanamaker).

"It's a drunken confession! Michael comes home drunk and Ben's up and going on about how similar they are and Michael's decided now is the time to tell him we're not that similar and here's why!

"The fun of the episode is Ben's reaction. He doesn't react how you'd expect him to! He's incredibly understanding. Susan is a bit more confused by the situation - and more confused that Ben is so understanding and being the better parent! He tries a little too hard, bless him!

"I really enjoyed the coming out scene. There's also a scene with Susan where I am having to come out again to my mom as she's upset I didn't come out to her first. That was a lot of fun to film. The whole story is really well dealt with and very funny. I think it's a great episode."
 

A source told PinkNews.co.uk that the new plotline was thought up by a new team of writers looking to take the comedy show in a new, “edgy” direction.

Thomson said: "The whole story is really well dealt with and very funny. I think it's a great episode.

"It's a great way to go with the character. There's a shelf-life on being the smart, younger kid. There's lots more stuff to come for him as a result, too."

The episode airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.

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