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Olly Alexander fought back tears after learning his new TV drama It’s A Sin has led to an increase in HIV testing.<\/p>\n

The Years and Years singer and the cast of his hit show reunited for a Zoom call on BBC Breakfast on Friday and discussed the impact the series has had on viewers.<\/p>\n

“I’ve been blown away by how much it’s touched people,” he said. “But we were so touched when we read it! I’m still processing it.<\/p>\n

“I’ve had really young gay people message me, saying they had no idea this happened and they can’t believe it. This is a recognisable past, it’s not that long ago. It’s not hard for people to imagine what it was like – and they’re seeing this treatment of gay people and they’re just shocked. Of course you’d be shocked. How is this happening?”<\/p>\n

Castmate Omari Douglas added, “Just seeing the viewing figures is absolutely insane,” while co-star David Carlyle called the show’s success “like a tidal wave!”<\/p>\n

When the castmates were informed the popularity of It’s A Sin has led to an increase in HIV testing across Britain, Olly teared up and said, “I’m trying not to cry! It’s incredible to see a real time response to the show from the audience. I’m just really moved by it.”<\/p>\n

Omari added, “The fact that a piece of television has had such a cultural impact, but also the public heat impact is just crazy. It’s so rare that telly has that effect.”<\/p>\n

Multi-BAFTA Award-winning writer Russell T. Davies’ series follows a group of friends dealing with the outbreak of AIDS in the 1980s.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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