Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says it will not define his legacy
Russell T Davies doesn’t want to be remembered for reviving Doctor Who
- Russell T Davies, the showrunner for Doctor Who, has stated that his legacy will be defined by his queer-themed projects rather than the popular BBC science-fiction series.
- Davies explained that he does not "own" Doctor Who and his heart remains with the works he created, such as Queer As Folk, Cucumber, and It's a Sin.
- He considers his upcoming series, Tip Toe, a suburban thriller set in Manchester's Gay Village, to be the "strongest thing" he has ever written.
- His comments follow a significant drop in Doctor Who's ratings to 2.1 million viewers earlier this year and the unexpected departure of lead star Ncuti Gatwa.
- Billie Piper, who previously played Rose Tyler, made a surprise return in the show's finale, where Gatwa's Time Lord transformed into her character.