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Davies: 'Queer as Folk' Ran, Not Walked!
23 Mar
Summary
- Russell T. Davies defended 'Queer as Folk's' groundbreaking status.
- His new series 'Tip Toe' echoes 'Years and Years' and 'Queer as Folk'.
- The drama explores rising far-right politics and LGBT rights threats.
Russell T. Davies, speaking at London's BFI Flare film festival, asserted the pioneering nature of his late 90s drama, 'Queer as Folk.' He responded to comparisons suggesting the show paved the way for others, declaring, 'We were fucking running from the start!' Davies discussed his career, including 'Cucumber' and 'It's a Sin.'
He also previewed his forthcoming five-part miniseries, 'Tip Toe,' set to air on Channel 4 later this year. Davies characterized the Manchester-based drama as a fusion of 'Years and Years' and 'Queer as Folk.' The series centers on a gay bar owner and confronts the escalating far-right political climate and its implications for LGBT rights.
The preview clip featured dialogue from Alan Cumming's character, Leo, and a drag queen, Melba, played by Paul Rhys. Melba expressed concerns about the permanence of far-right influence and rising anti-LGBT sentiment, noting how political leaders embolden such hatred. The characters discuss the current sociopolitical climate, with Leo being identified as a 'political act' in 2026.
