Russell T Davies: Tip Toe is the natural follow-up to It's A Sin

Russell T Davies is a famous TV writer. He created the hit drama It's A Sin in 2021. That show was about friends in London during the AIDS crisis. Now he says his new show, Tip Toe, is a natural next step.

Tip Toe started on Channel 4 on 31 May. The show is set in Manchester's gay village. It tells stories about LGBTQ+ people living there today. Davies says the two shows are connected in an important way.

It's A Sin showed the pain and loss of the AIDS crisis. Many people loved that show. It helped viewers understand what gay men went through in the 1980s. The show also started important conversations about HIV.

Tip Toe continues that story in a modern way. HIV is still part of LGBTQ+ life today. But treatment has changed a lot. People with HIV can now live long and healthy lives. The new show reflects this reality.

Critics have praised Tip Toe for how it shows HIV. The portrayal feels honest and respectful. It does not use fear or shame. Instead, it shows HIV as part of everyday life for some people.

Manchester's gay village is a well-known LGBTQ+ space. It is called the Northern Quarter of Canal Street. Many LGBTQ+ people feel safe and visible there. The show uses this real place as its setting.

Davies has always been a strong voice for LGBTQ+ stories on TV. He also created the original Queer as Folk in 1999. That show was also set in Manchester. It was one of the first shows to show gay life openly on British TV.

With Tip Toe, Davies brings a new generation of stories. The LGBTQ+ community has changed since the 1980s. But some challenges remain the same. The show tries to show both the progress and the ongoing struggles.

Viewers and critics are responding positively. Many say the show feels real and important. It gives visibility to LGBTQ+ lives in the north of England. That is something that is not always seen on British television.