The TV Show Smoggie Queens

May 15, 2026, 21:30
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Smoggie Queens is a funny show on BBC Three. Phil Dunning made the show. It is about LGBTQ+ people in Teesside.

Main Body

The show is about a man named Dickie. He does drag shows. He has a friend named Mam. Mam is like a mother to many people in Middlesbrough. In the second season, a new actor joins the show. She plays Mam's ex-wife. The show has funny moments and some sad moments. It shows that LGBTQ+ people are important. Many people like the show. In the first season, 600,000 people watched each episode. Even men who are not gay like to watch it.

Conclusion

Smoggie Queens is a small show. It is very funny and teaches us about people.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of "Is" and "Are"

To describe things in English, we use a special word called a 'linker' (the verb to be). Look at how the article changes based on how many people it talks about:

One Person/Thing β†’\rightarrow Is

  • "Smoggie Queens is a funny show."
  • "He is about a man."
  • "It is very funny."

More than One Person/Thing β†’\rightarrow Are

  • "LGBTQ+ people are important."
  • "Many people are happy."

πŸ› οΈ Quick Vocabulary Swap

Instead of saying "good," use these words from the text to sound more like an A2 speaker:

  • Funny (makes you laugh)
  • Important (matters a lot)
  • Small (not big)

Example:

  • "The show is good" β†’\rightarrow "The show is funny."

Vocabulary Learning

show
a TV program
Example:I watched a show on BBC.
funny
makes people laugh
Example:The show is very funny.
season
a period of TV episodes
Example:The second season started last week.
actor
a person who performs in shows
Example:The actor joined the cast.
episode
a single part of a series
Example:She watched the first episode.
people
individuals
Example:Many people liked the show.
mother
a woman who gives birth
Example:Mam is like a mother to many.
man
adult male
Example:The show is about a man named Dickie.
watch
to view
Example:They watched the show.
important
of great significance
Example:It shows that LGBTQ+ people are important.