Trending Now - Russell T Davies' 'tip Toe' Tackles Dark Political Themes

WHO:

Russell T Davies, writer of "Doctor Who" and "Queer as Folk"

Alan Cumming, actor in "Tip Toe"

David Morrissey, actor in "Tip Toe"

Channel 4, network airing "Tip Toe"

WHAT:

"Tip Toe" is described as a drama that explores contemporary threats facing the LGBTQ+ community.

Davies stated that "Tip Toe" is his "angriest and darkest show yet."

Davies mentioned that the show will likely be labeled as "woke on a colossal scale."

WHERE:

The show is set in Manchester.

WHEN:

The teaser for "Tip Toe" was presented at Series Mania on March 25th, 2026.

WHY:

Davies described "Tip Toe" as a "reaction to where we are now" in politics and society.

He noted that "queer discourse" has become "so dangerous in a way I never thought would happen again."

HOW:

The show is produced by Channel 4 and is a follow-up to Davies' previous work, which included a requirement for a happy ending in his earlier series "Years & Years."

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:36 UTC)

Russell T Davies, the acclaimed writer known for "Doctor Who" and "Queer as Folk," has unveiled a teaser for his new drama "Tip Toe," which explores contemporary threats facing the LGBTQ+ community and is set in Manchester. The show, produced by Channel 4, is described by Davies as his "angriest and darkest show yet," and he anticipates it will be labeled as "woke on a colossal scale." During the presentation at Series Mania on March 25, Davies emphasized that "Tip Toe" serves as a reaction to current political and societal climates, highlighting the dangers surrounding queer discourse today.