Tip Toe (TV series)
| Tip Toe | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Russell T Davies |
| Written by | Russell T Davies |
| Directed by | Peter Hoar |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Russell T Davies Peter Hoar Alan Cumming Nicola Shindler |
| Producer | Phil Collinson |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
Tip Toe is an upcoming British television series for Channel 4 written by Russell T Davies and starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey.
Premise
A bar owner in Manchester and his long-standing neighbour become embroiled in a feud.[1]
Cast
- Alan Cumming as Leo
- David Morrissey as Clive
- Elizabeth Berrington as Stephanie
- Denise Welch as Diane
- Pooky Quesnel as Marie
- Jackson Connor as George
- Joseph Evans as Saul
- Iz Hesketh as Zee
- Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Judy
- Shakeel Kimotho as Hanna
- Paul Rhys as Melba
- Charlie Condou as Curtis[2]
Production
The series was commissioned by Channel 4 in February 2025.[3] It is written by Russell T Davies and produced by Nicola Shindler for Quay Street Productions with Phil Collinson as a series producer, and Peter Hoar as series director. Davies, Hoar and Alan Cumming are executive producers. Cunming also leads the cast with David Morrissey.[4] The wider cast includes Elizabeth Berrington, Denise Welch and Pooky Quesnel, amongst others.[2]
Filming had begun in Manchester in September 2025.[5]
Broadcast
The series will broadcast on Channel 4.[6]
References
- ^ Wratten, Marcus (4 September 2025). "Traitors host Alan Cumming announced as lead of Russell T Davies' new LGBTQ+ drama Tip Toe". The Pink News. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ a b Hibbs, James (4 September 2025). "Russell T Davies's "astonishing" new drama confirms all-star cast – including British acting legends". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (13 February 2025). "Channel 4 Greenlights Latest Russell T. Davies Drama & Reveals Long-Awaited Return of David Mitchell & Robert Webb Sketch Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (4 September 2025). "Russell T. Davies Casts Alan Cumming & David Morrissey To Lead Channel 4's 'Tip Toe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (4 September 2025). "Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Lead Russell T Davies' New Channel 4 Drama 'Tip Toe'". Variety. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Harriet (9 December 2025). "First look at "captivating" Manchester-set Channel 4 drama with 'the finest acting you'll see'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 December 2025.