“Lost Boys and Fairies,” a poignant adoption drama filmed in Wales and inspired by the writer’s personal experiences, has garnered an International Emmy award.
The series, which chronicles a gay couple’s adoption journey, has been widely celebrated by television critics and viewers alike for its authentic portrayal of the adoption process from an LGBT perspective.
Following the awards ceremony held in New York on Monday, writer Daf James expressed his profound delight.
“It’s especially meaningful to me that this Welsh, queer, adoption drama has been recognised in this way on a global stage,” he stated.
James, who hails from Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, further added: “This is testament to the incredible work of everyone who made the show.”
Siôn Daniel Young, the Cardiff-born actor who portrays one half of the gay couple navigating the adoption process, won best actor for his performance in the musical drama, which also received awards for writing, editing, directing, and best television drama.
The series is described as a tender and evocative narrative of Gabriel, a “queer” club performer, and his partner Andy’s path to adoption.
Filming took place in and around Cardiff, with some characters communicating in both English and Welsh.
“It’s not only a queer story… it is a bilingual show on primetime BBC One,” James noted previously.
“That’s a massive triumph not just for me personally but also for the BBC.”
Eight years ago, James and his husband adopted two children under the age of six and have since adopted a third.
“When anyone becomes a parent their life changes drastically and dramatically,” he said in June.
“But when you’re a parent to adopted children and two arrive at the same time and they have lived through early life trauma… it’s parenting plus.”
The inaugural episode of “Lost Boys and Fairies” portrays Siôn Daniel Young’s character, Gabriel, hesitant to discuss his upbringing and feelings of shame surrounding his sexuality with his social worker.
“Everything I write is personally inspired… I’ve taken the themes of my life and the emotions of my life,” James explained.
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