TV tonight: an Emmy-nominated US period drama finally lands on UK TV
The Emmy-nominated period drama *Fellow Travelers* makes its UK television debut on Channel 4 at 10pm. It follows the clandestine relationship between Hawkins Fuller and Tim Laughlin, set against McCarthyism in 1950s Washington, and traces their romance over three decades.
The programme stars Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey and blends romance with thriller elements. Other picks tonight include *The Repair Shop* and *Portrait Artist of the Year* on BBC One, a BBC Two documentary about Queen Camilla’s love of reading, and *The Hack* on ITV1; live sport includes Champions League football and the World Track Cycling Championships.
- *Fellow Travelers* arrives on UK television.
- Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey lead the drama.
- The story spans three decades from 1950s Washington.
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McCarthyism was a period in 1950s America when officials investigated people suspected of having communist ties. In Washington, government workers faced scrutiny over their political beliefs and private lives.
Fellow Travelers follows Hawkins Fuller, a government official, and Tim Laughlin, a young man who arrives in the city. Their relationship is secret because gay people could face discrimination and lose their jobs, including under policies targeting gay government workers.
The drama spans three decades, showing how the men’s lives and relationship change as the political climate shifts. Its leads are Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey.