Not Going Out

Lee adopts a gay persona in order to investigate a new business contact. His sole motivation is the promise of Wembley tickets as a reward for his deception. The scheme hinges on his willingness to feign sexuality for the prize.

Gay is a programme delivered in an episodic format. It is listed simply as an episode, meaning each instalment tells a self‑contained story. The title suggests a focus on sexuality, but the structure allows viewers to follow a single narrative without needing background from other episodes. In this particular instalment, the protagonist Lee adopts the pretense of being gay in order to learn more about a newly‑met business acquaintance. His masquerade isn’t motivated by personal curiosity; the sole incentive driving his deception is the promise of tickets to Wembley. By presenting himself as part of the gay community, Lee hopes the acquaintance will lower their guard and disclose information that could be valuable in a commercial context. The episode’s tension centres on Lee’s calculated ruse and the lure of the Wembley tickets, which act as the only reward for his investigative effort. Throughout the story his actions illustrate a pragmatic, if ethically questionable, approach to networking, using a fabricated sexual orientation as a tool rather than an authentic expression. The outcome hinges on whether Lee’s scheme ultimately secures the coveted tickets.