| Tip Toe | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Russell T Davies |
| Written by | Russell T Davies |
| Directed by | Peter Hoar |
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| Music by | Sam Watts |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Russell T Davies Peter Hoar Alan Cumming Nicola Shindler |
| Producer | Phil Collinson |
| Cinematography | Matt Gray |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 46 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 31 May 2026 – present |
Tip Toe is a 2026 British television miniseries for Channel 4 written by Russell T Davies and starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey.
Premise
A bar owner on Canal Street (in Manchester's gay village) and his long-standing neighbour become embroiled in a feud.[1]
Cast
- Alan Cumming as Leo Struthers
- David Morrissey as Clive Goss
- Elizabeth Berrington as Stephanie Dale
- Denise Welch as Diane
- Pooky Quesnel as Marie Goss
- Jackson Connor as George Goss
- Joseph Evans as Saul Goss
- Iz Hesketh as Zee Malone
- Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Judy Khumalo
- Gabriel Clark as Mikey Driscoll
- Shakeel Kimotho as Hanna Ayomide
- Paul Rhys as Melba
- Charlie Condou as Curtis Baxter[2]
- Jolyon Benson as Frederic Hopper
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. Cumming 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 first episode was broadcast on Channel 4 on 31 May 2026.[6] Episodes 1 and 2 were released on the streaming on demand service also called Channel 4 on that day. Episode 2 aired on 1 June, and episodes 3, 4, and 5 will air across consecutive days on 7–9 June. The three episodes will be released on streaming on 7 June.[7]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code |
Viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Peter Hoar | Russell T Davies | 31 May 2026 | TBA | TBD |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Peter Hoar | Russell T Davies | 1 June 2026[a] | TBA | TBD |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Peter Hoar | Russell T Davies | 7 June 2026 | TBA | TBD |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Peter Hoar | Russell T Davies | 8 June 2026[b] | TBA | TBD |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Peter Hoar | Russell T Davies | 9 June 2026[b] | TBA | TBD |
Notes
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.
- ^ a b c Craig, David (31 May 2026). "Tip Toe release schedule: When is episode 2 out on Channel 4?". Radio Times. London: Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
External links
- Tip Toe at IMDb