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The Media Show: TV screenwriter Russell T Davies

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Writer and producer Russell T Davies reflects on his career, from the groundbreaking series Queer as Folk to the revival of Doctor Who, Years and Years and his latest Channel 4 drama Tip Toe.

The BBC has issued an apology for making false and defamatory allegations about the founder of PinkNews and his husband. Katy Searle, Head of Opinion at The i, and legal expert Clive Coleman assess the editorial and legal implications of the case.

Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins
Producer: Tim Bano
Content Producer: Lucy Wai
Editor: Gavin Poncia
Researcher: Ruth Waites
Sound: Adrian Bhargava
Technical Coordinator: Mark Dickins

Published on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

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