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Heartstopper (2022)/S1E4 · Secret/Isaac at rugby practice: Proud
Heartstopper · Season 1, Episode 4, "Secret"

Isaac at rugby practice: Proud

Isaac Henderson (Tobie Donovan) · Rugby Practice

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Isaac sits on the sidelines of rugby practice reading Gareth Thomas's autobiography. The producers told Netflix they went looking for a rugby rulebook, couldn't find one, and landed on the memoir of a rugby legend who came out. Netflix's own article calls it incredibly pointed, and they're being polite.

Sources: Every Book Isaac Reads in 'Heartstopper', Netflix Tudum · Heartstopper's book references, Varsity · The Ultimate Heartstopper Reading List, Fountaindale Public Library · Isaac Henderson's reading list, Beathes bibliotek
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Proud: My Autobiography

Gareth Thomas · 2014 · memoir

Thomas captained Wales and the British and Irish Lions, then came out in 2009 while he was still playing. Heartstopper's entire plot is a rugby player working out he isn't straight. Isaac is sitting ten yards from Nick holding the study guide.

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