It's been six years since there was a Doctor Who Christmas special, Twice Upon a Time, which saw the Twelfth Doctor's final yuletide adventures. Since then, we've had Thirteen causing ripples by being the first female incarnation of the Timelord and in November the show returned to its "New Who" roots with Russell T Davies... Continue Reading →
As 2023 draws to a close, we invite some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture that has sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired, or brought them joy this year. We hope that you enjoy reading this eclectic selection and discover something new to revel in. We... Continue Reading →
The world of Russell T Davies has always been very queer…and always fairly nerdy. So the below extract from my new book seemed fitting…on Nerds in the Russell T Davies universe. Beyond nerds, Gay Aliens and Queer Folk, how Russell T Davies changed TV (published by Calon Press on September 21st, 2023) is a dive... Continue Reading →
Doctor Who has been wearing its queer credentials on its sleeve since Russell T Davies brought it back to TV screens in 2005 (and the recent casting announcement of Ncuti Gatwa, best known for playing gay character Eric on Sex Education, as the next Doctor doesn't hurt). But with Doctor Who: Redacted, it has put... Continue Reading →
Over the past three decades the Swansea-born multi-BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated writer Russell T. Davies has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in television. With bold, groundbreaking series like Queer As Folk, Cucumber, A Very English Scandal, and Years and Years he has entertained and provoked audiences, creating some of the most memorable queer... Continue Reading →
Big Finish, producers of cult sci-fi audio dramas, and the BBC have released one of their lesbian-led Paternoster Gang stories for free on YouTube. The full-cast drama features the trio of characters from the BBC's queer-friendly hit-series Doctor Who, spun off into their own adventures. The Paternoster Gang are the sword-wielding Madame Vastra (a reptilian... Continue Reading →
