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Synopsis

Bump!, the world's first and most-watched gay and lesbian travel television series, is now on DVD. Join acclaimed lesbian playwright Shannon McDonough as she shows you the best that Great Britain has to offer gays and lesbians. This resourceful and entertaining DVD is perfect for the seasoned and armchair traveler alike!

Brighton:
Bump! jumps across the big puddle to explore Cool Britannia! In our first U.K. stop we visit the cheerful seaside resort Brighton. This saucy town has a reputation as the place where horny Londoners would bring along their "bit on the side" and hideaway for a naughty weekend. We start our tour on the boardwalk at the colourful Brighton Pier, where Shannon takes a spin on the carnival rides and nearly tosses her cookies! Next, we head over to the local gay café, to get our bearings and also pick up some "toys" to play with. Carrying on in shopping mode, we stop by a couple of stores that might strike the fancy of our more immodest viewers. The Brighton Museum also beckons, where we take in an exhibit on gay and lesbian history and culture. And we get to traipse through a "real queen's" opulent summer palace. From there, we're on to some of Brighton's trendy eateries and, as dusk turns to dark, we end our tour carousing at several gay hotspots.

Manchester:
Manchester is a city whose great industrial past belies its newfound status as a major gay hotspot. Brought to prominence as the setting for the groundbreaking hit TV series Queer As Folk, Manchester now teems with gay bars, shops, restaurants and hotels. We begin this episode of Bump! with a stroll down festive Canal Street - which is party-central - the heart of the gay village. Each summer, Manchester throws a huge party - Gayfest. Join in as thousands of gay and lesbian Mancurians whoop it up in the streets, in the parks, just about everywhere! Luckily, Bump! is also on hand to catch the boys strutting their stuff in the Mr. Gay U.K. pageant. History buffs will appreciate learning how Manchester rebuilt itself after nearly being destroyed by bombs in WWII, as well as being the birthplace of the modern womens' suffrage movement. And, lastly, we'll show you some very cool gay guesthouses, restaurants, bars and clubs - you'll really see why Manchester is so "right now".

London:
London is one of the great cosmopolitan cities of the world. This major capital also crackles with it's vibrant queer scene. We spent a couple of breathless episodes trying to take it all in! In part one, we walk, walk some more and, then, keep on walking as there are literally hundreds of foot tours you can take. Shannon trips around town, checking out the major landmarks – Buckingham Palace, Covent Gardens and Piccadilly Circus (to name a few). Head over to Compton Street and Leceister Square on a tour of gay SoHo. Graham Norton, Britain's most popular (and gay) talk show host shares a few bon mots about his favourite gay spots with us. We learn about Oscar Wilde's meteoric rise and fall in London society before we drop in at one of our usual fave spots – the local gay gym. There's no lack of great places for the gay traveler to stay - so we show you a few of our favorites. Next, a look at London's gay Mardi Gras and then bargain hunting at Bermondsey Market before we get to soak our tender tootsies! In part two, Shannon's on a tear again, smelling the roses at some of the majestic gardens dotting the city - including Hampstead Heath, popular with both gays and lesbians for their men-only and women-only pools. Then, we're on to the West End Theatre district where we meet up with gay icon Boy George, who is back in the limelight with Taboo, his new hit musical. He also gives us his take on London's gay scene. Need to find out what's going on? Join us as we meet up with the folks from Gay Times, Europe's leading gay magazine. Check out some very cool places to shop, eat and sleep before heading out for a night on the town. First, for the grrrls, Shannon goes on a bar hopping tour with the chicks from gingerbeer.co.uk, London's online guide for lesbians. Then, she staggers on, crawling through scores of happening clubs and bars where the poofters and "Muscle Marys" party hard every night of the week.