Russell T Davies
The screenwriter was one of Doctor Who's earliest fans; decades later he was writing the show. Mark Coles explores his life and, at times, controversial career.
Welsh screenwriter and television producer Russell T Davies has been entertaining the country for decades. From his ground-breaking series Queer as Folk to the revamped Doctor Who – his new series for Channel 4 - It’s a Sin - focuses on the 1980s AIDS crisis. The son of two teachers, Davies grew up loving drama and drawing cartoons - early indications of creativity that have served him well ever since. Mark Coles speaks to family and friends to find out more about one of the TV industry's most respected, and at times controversial, writers.
Producer: Ben Crighton
Researchers: Maia Lowerson and May Cameron
Production Coordinator: Janet Staples
Studio manager: Rod Farquhar
Editor: Rosamund Jones
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- Sat 23 Jan 2021 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 24 Jan 2021 05:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 24 Jan 2021 17:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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