TL;DR
- Russell T Davies announces his memoir.
- Titled ‘The Queerest of Folk’, it releases in October 2026.
- The book will reveal secrets from his TV career.
- Davies reflects on shows like Doctor Who and Queer as Folk.
- Co-written with journalist Boyd Hilton.
Hold onto your hats, TV lovers! The iconic Russell T Davies, the mastermind behind some of the most beloved shows in television history, is about to drop a memoir that promises to be juicier than a soap opera plot twist. Titled The Queerest of Folk: A Life in Television, this tell-all is set to hit the shelves on October 8, 2026, and it’s already making waves in the LGBTQ+ community.
Davies, who has been a trailblazer in the industry for nearly five decades, is ready to spill the tea on everything from Doctor Who to Queer as Folk. In a recent announcement, he teased readers with the promise of “secrets, gossip, shows that never were, and some hard truths.” If that doesn’t get you excited, we don’t know what will!
Working alongside journalist and longtime collaborator Boyd Hilton, Davies is set to take us on a wild ride through his illustrious career. “I’ve spent my life in TV and packed it all into these pages,” Davies said, hinting at the treasure trove of stories waiting to be uncovered. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to know what really went down behind the scenes of Queer as Folk?
Hilton, who has been by Davies’ side since the groundbreaking launch of Queer as Folk 27 years ago, described the experience of co-writing the memoir as “one of the joys of my life.” He added, “For me, his subsequent extraordinary body of work is a unique achievement that demands to be celebrated.” And we couldn’t agree more!
In addition to his memoir, Davies has recently made headlines with his latest Channel 4 drama, Tip Toe, which features Emmy-winning actor Alan Cumming. The show dives into the rising anti-LGBTQ+ hostility in Manchester’s Canal Street, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the queer community. With a whopping 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that Davies is still hitting all the right notes.
As we gear up for the release of The Queerest of Folk, fans can expect to be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how some of our favorite shows came to life. According to Sharika Teelwah, the commissioning editor at Transworld, “The Queerest of Folk is everything you want as a fan and will surely inspire budding writers to take the leap!”
So, mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the fabulous world of Russell T Davies. This memoir is sure to be a must-read for anyone who loves television, LGBTQ+ history, and, of course, a good dose of drama!