The miniseries premiered on Channel 4 in the UK on 28 September 1993, and was screened by PBS in the US in January 1994. Amid the controversy surrounding the homosexual themes, nudity, and illicit drug use in the miniseries, Tales of the City gave PBS its highest ratings ever for a dramatic programme.
The miniseries aired on Channel 4 in the UK on September 28, 1993, and was shown by PBS in January 1994. Due to the controversy over homosexual themes, nudity, and drug use in the series, Tales of the City received PBS's highest ratings for a dramatic program.