Russell T Davies made his name in 1999 as the creator of Queer as Folk, the groundbreaking TV series. It explored the lives of gay men living in Manchester around Canal Street area.
Their sexual exploits were chronicled in considerable detail. It was the first TV series in the UK to put gay characters centre stage.
The age of consent was being debated in the House of Lords at the time. Queer as Folk captured the zeitgeist – it still stands up as a compelling drama two decades later.Davies went on to revive Doctor Who after it had been off air for sixteen years.
He also wrote a brilliant adaptation of Casanova’s memoirs in 2005, starring David Tennant. Davies also created Torchwood, the popular Dr Who spinoff.His latest show is a.