Russell T Davies Says New Show ‘Tip Toe’ Is a ‘Reaction to Where Politics Is Heading’: ‘Queer Discourse’ Has Become ‘So Dangerous in a Way I Never Thought Would Happen Again’

Mar 25, 2026 8:35am PT Russell T Davies Says New Show ‘Tip Toe’ Is a ‘Reaction to Where Politics Is Heading’: ‘Queer Discourse’ Has Become ‘So Dangerous in a Way I Never Thought Would Happen Again’ By Ellise Shafer Plus Icon Ellise Shafer Latest Duffy to Speak About Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Absence From Music for First Time in Disney+ Documentary 3 hours ago Lily Allen, Sam Fender, Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi Revealed as First Honorees of 2026 O2 Silver Clef Awards 16 hours ago ‘Harry Potter’ Series Is ‘A Lot of Pressure’ but It’s ‘Very Special,’ Says HBO Max Exec: ‘The World That Has Been Created Is Absolutely Extraordinary’ 24 hours ago See All “ Doctor Who ” and “Queer as Folk” writer Russell T Davies teased his upcoming Channel 4 drama “Tip Toe” at Series Mania on Wednesday, calling it “very much a reaction to where we are now.” “Tip Toe” stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as feuding neighbors in Manchester and “explores contemporary threats facing the LGBTQ+ community” through their story. During a keynote address at Series Mania alongside producing partner Nicola Shindler — in which the powerful trailer for “Tip Toe” was unveiled — Davies said the series is a “reaction” to “where politics is heading, where all of us are heading, the anger that’s in the world now.” Related Stories Aaron Pierre Joins 'Superman' Sequel 'Man of Tomorrow' Ahead of Green Lantern Debut in 'Lanterns'