Episode 82: Russell T Davies

Russell is an award winning screenwriter and television producer. In 1999, he created the groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, and in 2005 revived the classic sci-fi series Doctor Who, returning to the series as showrunner for a second time in 2021. Russell's credits also include the award-winning shows A Very English Scandal and It's a Sin. In 2008, he was awarded an OBE for his services to drama.

In this episode, Russell talks about caring for his husband, Andrew; forgiving friends and family who don't know how to act when someone is ill; and how the years Andrew was ill remain his strongest memories.

You can also watch the full version of the conversation on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch is a podcast for guests to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings of bereavement and end of life care and support – and to help people going through similar experiences.

This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.uk

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

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