Russell T Davies, known for his groundbreaking LGBTQ drama "Queer as Folk" and "Heated Rivalry," spoke at a screen talk at the BFI Flare film festival in London as part of the queer-focused festival. He dismissed claims that his show, "We were running from the start," comparing it to his own series "Heating Rivalry". Davies also shared an exclusive clip of his next drama, "Tip Toe," which will debut on Channel 4 later this year. The show is set in Manchester and follows a gay bar owner (Alan Cumming) who discusses rising far right politics and threats to LGBT rights.