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Apr 2024
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Mary & George Villiers - The King’s Gay ...

Lindsay Holiday
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The story of George Villiers and King James I & VI reads like a stylish, sexy and scandalous historic drama series. It probably hasn’t been made into one before because, until recently, Hollywood wasn’t too keen on portraying homosexual characters and relationships, authentically. However, the new Starz series, Mary and George promises to finally introduce t ... Show More
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