Russell T Davies feels like 'an idiot' for fighting for gay visibility

Russell T Davies is a famous TV writer. He created the hit show It's A Sin. Now he has spoken about his feelings on LGBTQ+ visibility.

Davies told the i Paper on 5 June that he feels like "an idiot." He spent many years fighting for gay people to be seen on TV. But now he is not sure it made a difference.

He was speaking about his new show, Tip Toe. During the interview, he shared some honest thoughts. He said his work to make queer people more visible feels different to him now.

Davies has been a strong voice for LGBTQ+ representation for decades. He wrote gay characters into many of his shows. He believed that seeing queer people on screen was very important. It could help young LGBTQ+ people feel less alone.

His show It's A Sin was praised around the world. It told the story of gay men during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Many viewers said the show changed their lives. It also led many people to get tested for HIV.

Davies also brought back Doctor Who in 2005. He made the show more inclusive. He included gay and bisexual characters in a mainstream programme. This was seen as a big step forward at the time.

But now Davies seems to feel tired or disappointed. It is not fully clear why he feels like an idiot. He may feel that the fight is not over. Or he may feel that progress has been too slow.

Many LGBTQ+ activists feel this way sometimes. They work hard for change. But they see that rights are still under threat in many places. This can feel very discouraging.

Davies is still making new television. His new show Tip Toe is now in the spotlight. It is expected to include LGBTQ+ themes, as his work often does.

His honesty about his feelings has started a conversation online. Many fans and activists are responding. Some agree with him. Others say his work has made a real and lasting difference to LGBTQ+ lives.