Olly Alexander Talks Sex Scenes & More | It’s a Sin: After Hours - Official Aftershow Episode 1

In this episode cast members Olly Alexander (Ritchie), Neil Patrick Harris (Henry), famous-fan Munroe Bergdorf and show creator Russell T Davies join After Hours host Kemah Bob to obsess over the first episode as they discuss falling in love with the fabulous five, their own real-life experiences of moving to ‘the big city’, the friendships, the excitement, the passion, the lust, that awkward first-time, virgin sex scene and the real importance of a show like It’s A Sin.
It’s a Sin, a new series from Russell T Davis (Doctor Who, QAF, Years and Years, Cucumber) The series follows five 18-year-olds who move to London in 1981 and have their lives turned upside down by the AIDS crisis. Staring Olly Alexander as Ritchie Tozer, Omari Douglas as Roscoe Babatunde, Callum Scott Howells as Colin Morris-Jones, Lydia West as Jill Baxter, Nathaniel Curtis as Ash Mukherjee, Keeley Hawes as Valerie Tozer, Shaun Dooley as Clive Tozer, Neil Patrick Harris as Henry Coltrane and Stephen Fry as Arthur Garrison
🚨 Spoiler Warning: After Hours contains discussions about what happens in It’s A Sin EP1 🚨
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[@lucys1016]

This was so brilliant. Binged in one night. Best tv programme i have seen in a long time. Heartbreaking and excellent acting

[@DinGrogu16]

Same.

[@GG-xcx9z]

OMG I CRIEDDDD WHEN COLIN DIED

[@jamesmusson8754]

My thoughts exactly

[@piphurley6920]

Agreed👍

[@louisemerriman1079]

Watched 5 episodes back to back and cried my eyeballs out at the end 😢 brilliant brilliant brilliant

[@sirvileminds]

It's a Sin is going to launch the careers of so many new actors. The guys who played Ash, Colin and Roscoe were amazing and of course Ritchie and Jill. Binged it from start to finish and already considering watching it again.

[@shortangel333]

Jill's actress was in Years and Years as Bethany the Transhuman. She's so talented.

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

The casting in the series was/is so inspired,hope they all go onyo even greater things

[@oiooi6460]

Keeley Hawes acted them all off the screen

[@alexandrosfavros3338]

I did the exact same thing just now. Watched all the episodes in one sitting!!!!

[@EJM659]

Exactly same as me I watched it all yday. Can't stop thinking about it and considering watching it again soon. Best thing on TV in ages

[@popland1977]

Who else is still recovering from the ending.?

[@ikissjessicajones]

yup same

[@EJM659]

Yep, me too. Ritchie's mother did him and Jill dirty big time.

[@desertrose1226]

I can’t believe Olly is 30! Honestly he looks about 16!!

[@TheHilikus89]

I’ve noticed most people don’t look their age these days I’m almost 32 and I still get hit on by 22 year old men

[@jazmorrison9030]

@@TheHilikus89 I am 48 and look 30

[@dancygr]

I was like that but then COVID happened and I aged about 10 years since March 2020 😆😂

[@David-pt8ge]

The host’s skills are a work in progress.

[@KingKhanAbz]

Ohmygosh, yes.... 😅

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

you just know "La!" is gonna catch on.....🖐

[@robertfraser9873]

La! ❤️

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

@@robertfraser9873 La!

[@sirvileminds]

@@avirtualcanvas7584 You forgot the little hand flap while saying it.

[@DinGrogu16]

Abso-fucking-lutely

[@Majorhavok89]

I already have solid plans to incorporate this into my life 😂😂😂

[@sarahtaylor7737]

Is the host deaf? She has the same type of speech pattern as my good friend who’s partially hearing.

[@justtippinmytophat2u647]

"How they explain that to their wives.." lmao

[@knappflickan]

Such an amazing show! I’m gutted that there were not more episodes! 😢❤️

[@jujub4553]

This show is incredible. I binged all the episodes in one night!!! The soundtrack was also amazing!

[@shortangel333]

It was great, except for the parts where I felt like it was being hit in the heart with a sledgehammer. I think I spent more time crying then watching the show.

[@michaelconnor9039]

Great Series, well done to everyone involved. You really managed to capture the spirit and atmosphere of the time! Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@samdo7243]

All the episodes are on catch up

[@spiceboy48]

The show was incredible!

[@jazmorrison9030]

Some scenes was filmed in my home city of Eccles Manchester filmed feb 2020

[@blakefletcher9834]

I adore Russell's writing, I grew up watching Doctor who in 2005 to around 2011 and I always took so much comfort from watching it, and even now at 29 it is still my safe place. He's one of the only writers who manages to move me to tears easily and this was absolutely no exception, binged the lot in two nights and I laughed, cried, was shocked... it was such a rollercoaster... loved every second.

[@MrFighting98]

Great insight! It’s a sin is an important story and I’m so glad it’s being told by this great cast and director!

[@HaTer-xs8sh]

Gay favouritism?

[@popflicktionedits3256]

@@HaTer-xs8sh homophobe?

[@popflicktionedits3256]

@@HaTer-xs8sh don’t try to rename yourself, your the same guy

[@HaTer-xs8sh]

@@popflicktionedits3256 me renaming has nothing to do with you?!?

[@userAl9893]

I'm so glad Olly and everyone working on the show are being a part of that much important thing. I'm so thankful for everyone spreading awareness about HIV and AIDS. It can affect ANYONE, and people nowadays CANNOT forget how it started and how it's still a beyond serious issue. Thank you

[@MegaSmileywiley]

The interviewers voice is so annoying

[@BossySwan]

She sounds like Elmo’s malfunctioning sister

[@greigism]

Jesus Christ, you're not wrong! I enjoyed the series; it made me cry; and I have a swinging brick for a heart! I wanna watch the interviews but that woman is grating!

[@bigman-pt9ul]

True why does the interviewer sound like that?

[@paulmathers6059]

I think she's partially deaf

[@BossySwan]

@@paulmathers6059 partially deaf, completely annoying

[@eleanorlondon1961]

I adored the programme. I adored the beauty and tragedy of it all. Real, real talent. I adore the interviewer and Olly Alexander. ❤️❤️☺️☺️

[@stevea1503]

Love its a sin! But who the hell is this presenter! Her voice is so annoying

[@eli_r_q]

I don't know why everyone is having a go at the interviewer because of her voice. I think she's really funny and this whole discussion is so investing and entertaining!

[@ukgladiatorsfan]

This show really moved me, I binged it all in a night and I laughed and cried and I really really connected with colin!

[@ellouisebadger849]

Excellent first episode, can't wait to see the rest of the series 👏

[@dancygr]

Russell T. Davies is simply the best. It is truly heartbreaking to watch and realise that this type of story wasn't fiction for so many men for so many years. The reason why I will always consider Reagan and Thatcher complete and utter pieces of shite is because of the way they completely ignored this crisis, it infuriates me.

[@stephenbogden3996]

Really enjoyed its a sin tonight everyone x

[@robertfraser9873]

La! ❤️

[@shortangel333]

La!

[@youngbutretro4228]

La! 💜

[@desertrose1226]

I love it! I’m a straight married lady and I thought it was brilliant!

[@jdtv05]

Love this, what an amazing show. RTD is a visionary and I love NPH!!

[@koklexy]

The host gives me life. I want her to host every single show in the world

[@yusurkassem4174]

I love how there's two types of people 😂 you and the comment above you complaining about her voice lol

[@naylas3908]

Please no. She’s awful.

[@hb688]

Henry coltrain (the part not the actor who plays him) reminds me kf the story of my uncle! He had an it Italian boyfriend called poalo. Poalo coulndt speak well english and my uncle couldnt speak italian so they spoke to each other in french! My uncle then died if AIDS in the 90s. Quite similar in some places

[@archiesecla6383]

I wish I had what your uncles had.

[@booksandbigideas8720]

Neil Patrick Harris’s room/attic looks about what I would have expected but still surprising and delightful

[@scottmena4653]

Thank you HBO!! Henry's death really hit me. But Neil did such a great job with his character. At first, I wasn't sure about him until he rescued Collins from scrubbing with the boss. Uh, I'm getting emotional again.

[@erinrooney5276]

Loved it’s a Sin, absolutely amazing series

[@mollybernardin9907]

dude this gal is such a good interviewer, she's so fun and engaging!!!!!

[@mrpowster4595]

hmmmm...

[@the-queenmaleficent7727]

This show is amazing it’s exactly how it was , this was my youth .

[@setha9818]

Why is this whole interview with an American host? V weird.

[@gnrfinkployd]

Loved it so much !!

[@mrgreeny906]

The interviewers voice is just..... causing me auditory distress.

[@GinaSigillito]

It’s so irritating which is a shame because I can’t focus on the rest of the interview.

[@CurtisTomko7107]

Is it her real voice?

[@michaelclarke549]

...the most amazing TV show in years. Thanks Channel 4 , thanks Russell. thanks Olly...

[@DennisCambly]

Excellent guests talking about the show

[@begghead]

That presenter almost makes this unwatchable.

[@LovelyRuthie]

The content is great, but I struggle with her voice...

[@koklexy]

I could not disagree more. She's so sweet, funny and endearing :D

[@emmatelford1784]

Eek! I agree!

[@papi8659]

Where are the lesbian super heros of the 80s? The ones who stormed the BBC and invaded parliament?

[@plym1969]

That needs a lesbian writer to step up to the plate and write their story. RTD only had 5 episodes so he couldn't cover everything.

[@youngbutretro4228]

That would likely be made into a bbc show

[@yusurkassem4174]

Me watching this before watching the show like an idiot : NPH's character dies 👁️👄👁️

[@mirosawmarczak8903]

Guys at the very beginning of this video what is that song??? very 80s

[@319metresMW]

I'm not hearing a song at the very beginning. Can you specify the exact time it's on⁉️🤔

[@elainedenton4852]

Who is the woman with the long hair she’s stunning

[@naylas3908]

She should have been presenting. She has a nice voice and isn’t annoying.

[@dk-ie2dd]

You mean the racist guy?

[@BlissBodyYoga]

People complaining about her voice need to get over themselves, she is so much fun and a really great interviewer once you get past your own bitchiness. X

[@beepboop9464]

I think it's that it sounds fake. Like she is trying to sound like a cartoon character.

[@oiooi6460]

Its very fake tho isnt it

[@BlissBodyYoga]

@@oiooi6460 i dont think so, i think thats her voice. It makes me sad that after watching a show like 'its a sin' people would bully her online for being different. She is really funny witty and kind. Focus on that x

[@oiooi6460]

@@BlissBodyYoga Hardly bullying.

[@beepboop9464]

@@BlissBodyYoga honestly, you can't even compare the two. Saying someone has a silly voice vs how the lgbtq community was treated for decades. Pretty sure no one thinks they are on the same level. It's almost like you've never experienced real bullying.

[@023sexybaby]

That interviewer has to have the most annoying voice in the world ever.

[@v6200man]

So much has changed since my teen days in the early/mid 60s.Great if you were straight

[@E4YouTube]

💕❤️

[@Dan-wq8sd]

I finished high school in 2016 and they never mentioned LGBT anything, no education and that was so recent. Hope things have changed .

[@yusurkassem4174]

In my school we had a club that you can join that's like a safe space for LGBT+ people. Though generally there is no formal education - but we did get taught about STDs and contraception. So many students were publicly gay though and generally it was a positive environment. It felt like everyone already knew everything or was gay, so I feel like if there was LGBT education then it would have to be for younger years like middle school

[@helgehaugland2812]

It`s a sin is an amazing serie,and i like Olly Alexander :)

[@Goody_Deids]

Such a great show.

[@seandonald1350]

I love the host she is adorable 🥰

[@darrenr9136]

What's up with the interviewers voice?

[@lillysbestlife]

Absolutely brilliant acting 🎭❤️love you more olly 💕

[@owenjolley351]

Seriously what is with the presenter’s voice? It honestly sounds as fake and made up as Morgz.

[@harpreetbhogal5873]

Get over yourself honestly

[@barrymanihigh8560]

It's so grating

[@stevea1503]

Its so annoying! Shes also an awful presenter. Its like she doesnt understand the UK or the show. We are not in LA!

[@ikissjessicajones]

@@stevea1503 don’t think people can change their voice really. Treat people with kindess :)

[@yusurkassem4174]

Yeah that's what I was thinking and I kept waiting for her to change her voice I thought she was faking it 😅😂 but it's probably just her real voice

[@airwaves7]

doesn’t she sound like Marge+Lisa+Bart in 1.

[@navyblue8166]

Shut up

[@naylas3908]

I really at first thought she was doing a bit, pretending to be a cartoon character .

[@Scott_Raynor]

What's going on with the girl on the left's accent??

[@MrsManson420]

Right????!!!!!! It’s so weird.

[@samapple490]

It’s a cross between English and American but super nasally.

[@Scott_Raynor]

@@ilovetodreamatno3 yeah I didn't want to be mean I'm just a bit perplexed by it.

[@ilovetodreamatno3]

@@Scott_Raynor I agree

[@pchilds80]

She sounds like she's been injected with helium

[@asay1163]

Episode 3 was the toughest

[@vividsoul4668]

Leave the girl alone. That's her voice she can't change it. Stop.

[@mruppity64]

But section 28 didn’t happen till 1988 - being gay just wasn’t discussed

[@youngbutretro4228]

Yeah thats when they grew up after 1988

[@DinGrogu16]

I'm from the UK and we were never taught about anything other than heterosexuality & that was only briefly explained from a reproductive aspect. Anything else you learnt through talking to your friends, tv and magazines.

[@JulieWallis1963]

This does go right up to 1989.

[@youngbutretro4228]

@@JulieWallis1963 it goes up to 91'

[@plym1969]

The question was about the sex education Olly had in his real life. So in his education gay sex was never discussed let alone taught. That's the point Olly was making.

[@Mr.Shows97]

I didn't know the writer was from Swansea.

[@MrRez808]

Could only manage to watch up until the 43second mark...Kermit the frog on helium presenter voice...

[@fatroland]

I love Kemah Bob. Can she present everything, please?

[@cathyesnell6337]

I like her character and bubble but her voice is annoying

[@faith1980]

Please no...

[@jaycollins6792]

Great drama

[@juliejames8449]

The Presenter .....?? I can't place , provokes me .

[@Artemisdianaxxx]

No one is doing it like rtd

[@staticshockk]

I don’t like making fun of ppl but can the interviewer just sneeze. Her voice sounds like her nose is clogged or someone is holding her nose. Unless if she is sick which is understandable but go to sleep not work, though I wouldn’t go out work for being sick if my job has Olly in it 😍

[@naylas3908]

I thought she was doing a bit when I first heard her speak. That she was pretending to be a cartoon character. Her voice is so terrible, she shouldn’t be a presenter. You can’t be a singer or a presenter with an awful voice.

[@Ray-xh6gb]

I loved this showolly a great signer

[@robertfraser9873]

La! ❤️😋😄😛

[@paulwalker6297]

Do we REALLY need Bergdorf appearing - AGAIN ? That interviewer's voice - WTF ? Do we REALLY need to keep using ...... L I K E ? ? ?

[@zidanezizu4873]

Is this LIVE ?

[@civilisedhumanbeing]

Yes it was live

[@1007yt]

What’s the girls name? Not the presenter...

[@kev2352]

❤️La❤️

[@ashleysykes2540]

La x

[@alithealien]

I had to turn this off. It would be rude to VOICE my reasons though.

[@JSL2000]

Back in the 90's, it must have been very hard to come out. I remember 2 lads in my school who were clearly gay having to put up with being called Bandits etc. Its probably a lot better now, but I expect there's still prejudice about.

[@mamacitar1872]

looks so natural

[@razorjean]

I really felt for kids of this era. That they could let there family know, educate them. By watching this tv show, would help the parents understand. But with the amount of sex in it . Witch kid could watch this with his family.

[@SocialistResistance]

We are watching it with our 14 year old son.

[@razorjean]

@@SocialistResistance How did it go? I really am curious was it ok?

[@SocialistResistance]

@@razorjean Fine. Only watched 3rd episode last night but he seems to be enjoying it as much as we are. He is probably slightly embarrassed watching sex scenes with parents- I know I was as a kid!

[@razorjean]

@@SocialistResistance Yeah that was my point, If a kid had parents like Ritchie's. They couldn't put this on and say let's watch this. To educate the parent, that there is nothing wrong with being gay.

[@naylas3908]

I watch this with my kids. We have no problem talking about sex in our house. My parents didn’t, either.

[@ryanmonaghan7201]

What's up with her voice, sounds like she's holding her nose

[@trevorhawkins3873]

Had a cold maybe?

[@finneth]

hey guys, be nice to the interviewer! u never know she's probably self conscious about her voice and it's really sh1tty to highlight that. ok I'm done peace out

[@honeyhey6383]

😍😍😍

[@hmfc.1874]

she sounds like a kazoo

[@orangeturtle8730]

Fuck you moop! 🤣 I’m going to hell hahaha I lost it 🤣 I can’t I hear a kazoo 🤣

[@faith1980]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pattydella4]

What is her voice? Is that real?

[@davidjames3582]

Weird interviever

[@jewelsjelico9567]

Sex scene coordinator! How do you get that job?!

[@ajamanaid]

Hmmmmmm 😂

[@nickysmileywiley2309]

Unfortunately had to turn off presenter highly annoying

[@stevea1503]

Me too, its just awful

[@samizidan9891]

La💁‍♂️

[@darceywilliams9217]

Hi

[@Ray-xh6gb]

Olly's boyfriend now does he partner sing as well as he does

[@tribefenatic]

the sex scenes 🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪 i thought i was watching porn hub and i got stuck on it for hours

[@lourdescabral19]

Sub spanish?

[@georginalewis837]

The presenter - woah trying WAY TOO HARD!!! Calm down lady and just be yourself!

[@mattrisley3695]

👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@ifyousayso1466]

Can't stand Monroe Bergdorf. Ugh

[@georgej4936]

Why? She’s amazing

[@rosemarie999]

What a dreadful voice

[@amyclarke41]

ok

[@teekoike]

i love kemah's voice but ok lads

[@charmer36]

?

[@mamacitar1872]

grotesque

[@stephenridley1153]

Sad to say Colin is the only nugget amidst this collection of vacuous camp queens.

[@mamacitar1872]

ridicule

[@peterbodenham9412]

Richie really deserved to get it out of everyone.

[@oiooi6460]

That actor who played Richie is intensely irritating. That La thing got so old really really quickly.

[@shortangel333]

Uh? Olly was great, I think you didn't like the writing of his character which the character is irritating in the fact that he denies Aids and also is a tory. RTD wrote these characters as versions of people he knew around that time. The La thing is also RTD's trick to show a friend groups connection. I actually thought it was cute.

[@oiooi6460]

@@shortangel333 why would being Tory make him unattractive. It was the Tory government of the day who launched the biggest media campaign in history at that time to educate the public about HIV and AiDS when other countries were still in denial. Who set up the first HIV and AIDs clinics. Learn some facts. The La thing did get old quickly and was obviously put in in the hope that all the gays up and down the country would mimic it. Like a gay version of wassup.

[@shortangel333]

@@oiooi6460 okay but he supported thatcher who was homophobic (section 28) that what makes him a not so lovely person. I didn't say he was unattractive. He could rail me anyday.

[@oiooi6460]

@@shortangel333 Mrs Thatcher wasnt homophobic. She was anti little kids being politically indoctrinated. And there is more to attractiveness than looks.

[@oiooi6460]

@Maria Smith Can't you read? - try it between bouts of laughing your ass off at nothing