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Book SynopsisThe television writing of Russell T Davies defies easy categorisation, ranging from children’s programmes, across Shakespeare, historical drama and comedy, to the landmark series that have made him a household name: Queer As Folk, Doctor Who and It’s a Sin. Gay Aliens and Queer Folk takes a deep dive into the queer narratives Russell T Davies has brought to our screens, exploring how each work created new space for LGBTQ+ stories to enter our living rooms and looking at their impact on the people who saw themselves reflected on mainstream television, often for the first time. Covering Russell T Davies’ career from his earliest work to his highly anticipated return to the TARDIS for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, and highlighting key themes such as politics, sex, AIDS and the role of Wales in his writing, Emily Garside reveals how Davies broke down barriers, showing gay characters unapologetically living their lives to the full and celebrating the complexity and joy of queer identities.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter One Canal Street to the TARDIS: Career overview Chapter Two Can you show that on TV? Queer as Folk Coda Nerds Chapter Three Gay aliens? Doctor Who Coda Welshness Chapter Four Doctor Who for grown-ups: Torchwood Coda Women Chapter Five Other queer stories: Bob & Rose and Cucumber Coda Politics Chapter Six Queering history at the BBC: A Very English Scandal Coda Sex Chapter Seven The future is a scary place: Years and Years Coda Queer characters Chapter Eight Know your history: It’s a Sin Coda AIDS Conclusion Davies and the legacy of queer TV A Personal Reflection : ‘Paul McGann, allons-y’ Epilogue Back to the TARDIS Notes References
