Who is Russell T Davies?

Early life

Born in Swansea in 1963, Davies discovered a passion for theatre while at school.

He went on to study at Oxford, and continued to develop his writing.

Career

In 1985, Davies secured a role with the BBC and steadily began to build his career.

After making a name for himself in creating dramas for children’s television, Davies made the move into adult dramas.

It was with Queer As Folk that Davies established himself as a major force in the world of entertainment and one of television’s leading queer storytellers. It was first broadcast in 1999 and was a series of eight 40-minute episodes that explored the lives of a group of gay men in Manchester.

Another of Davies’ career highlights was the reinvigoration of Doctor Who. A long-term fan of the iconic science-fiction series, Davies was commissioned by the BBC to bring the series to a new audience. The revived series began airing in 2004 and was a huge hit.

In subsequent years, Davies has been a powerhouse of productivity – consistently bringing quality queer stories to our screens.

Personal life

Davies was in a civil partnership with Andrew Smith from 2012 until Smith’s death in 2018.