Russell T Davies is writing a book about his life and work in television, set to be released later this year. This announcement comes shortly after he revealed he’s leaving Doctor Who.
The highly successful screenwriter is currently generating a lot of buzz. This is due to both his controversial LGBTQ+ drama, Tip Toe, which just finished airing, and the fact that he left fans hanging with a major cliffhanger in his most recent work.
He’s about to spark even more conversation with a new memoir that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at his most famous projects. The book, titled The Queerest of Folk: A Life in Television, is a reference to the 1999 drama that launched his career.
I’m so excited about this book! Davies says it’s going to be a really fun read, with some behind-the-scenes stories and even a little bit of juicy gossip. He’s promising to share tales of shows that almost happened and give us a peek into what it’s really like to write for television. I can’t wait!
He reminisced about his career, highlighting memorable experiences from his time at CBBC and Granada in the 90s, to the impact of ‘Queer As Folk,’ his two stints on ‘Doctor Who,’ and his most recent work, ‘Tip Toe.’
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Russell Davies co-wrote ‘The Queerest of Folk’ with Boyd Hilton, a journalist at Heat magazine. Hilton fondly described working with Davies as “one of the joys of my life” and praised him as a hugely influential figure in television drama.
We first met during the challenging debut of Queer As Folk 27 years ago, and I believe his incredible work since then is truly special and deserves recognition.
The hardcover version of the book comes out on Thursday, October 8th. You can pre-order a signed copy from Waterstones, or a regular copy from Amazon.
This book offers a fascinating look inside the mind of a renowned British author, showing how their ideas develop – from initial inspiration to fully formed concepts. It also details the practical side of being a writer, including meetings, presentations, and the challenges and joys of a five-decade career.
This memoir is full of enthusiasm for television and how it brings people together, even as the world feels more disconnected.
Fans will likely scrutinize the Doctor Who book, searching for any clues about the show’s future and the reasons behind recent changes. They’re eager for even the smallest details.
The BBC has confirmed the show isn’t cancelled overall, but a Christmas special planned for 2026 has been dropped. Russell T Davies, the showrunner, says he hadn’t begun writing it, despite previous announcements.
After Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor unexpectedly changed into a version of Rose Tyler during his regeneration, many fans thought Billie Piper would appear in the Doctor Who special planned for 2026.
Now that the show is open for bids, the next production company could start completely fresh, much like Russell T Davies did in 2005 when he replaced Paul McGann with Christopher Eccleston.
After the show ended, the writer began working on his new project, Tip Toe. He calls it a crucial and timely drama because it addresses growing prejudice in Britain against communities like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Get ready for “The Queerest of Folk: A Life in Television,” hitting shelves this October! You can pre-order a signed copy from Waterstones, or an unsigned copy from Amazon.
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David Craig writes about television and streaming drama and comedy for TopMob. Before joining TopMob, he was a writer for Starburst Magazine, hosted the podcast ‘The Winter King’ for ITVX, and earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Sheffield.
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