Russell T Davies announces Tip Toe LGBTQ+ drama for Channel 4

Russell T Davies is set to return to Channel 4 with a new five-part drama titled 'Tip Toe,' which explores the increasing threats facing the LGBTQ+ community. The series follows two neighbors, Leo and Clive, in Manchester, whose lives become intertwined amidst rising prejudice and radical opinions that turn them into deadly rivals. Davies describes the show as an urgent response to a world that is becoming 'stranger, tougher and darker,' echoing sentiments from his previous acclaimed series 'It's A Sin.' The drama is produced by Quay Street Productions and directed by Peter Hoar, with executive producer Nicola Shindler highlighting the importance of the story amidst current social tensions. The series aims to capture the essence of fear and hostility that can upend once-safe spaces in society. Casting details have yet to be announced, but expectations are high given Davies' history of featuring prominent talent.