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Russell T. Davies

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Producer

The Resume

    (1963- )
    Created the original UK version of ‘Queer as Folk (1999-2000)’ and revival of ‘Doctor Who (2005- )’
    Wrote and produced ‘Bob & Rose (2001),’ ‘The Second Coming (2003)’ and ‘Casanova (2005)’

Why he might be annoying:

    His middle initial doesn’t stand for anything.
    His ‘Queer as Folk’ series caused a huge controversy by showing characters having sex with minors.
    When sponsors withdrew funding for the series, he called them ‘homophobic bastards.’
    Some ‘Doctor Who’ fans accuse him of bringing a liberal agenda to the show.
    He wrote fart jokes and other examples of ‘low comedy’ into the series.
    He loves reality TV, soap operas and game shows.
    He said ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ is ‘one of the best programs on planet Earth.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    His screenplays have won television awards.
    ‘Queer as Folk’ pushed the envelope for sexuality on TV.
    Most critics prefer his British version to the dumbed-down American remake.
    He was a lifelong ‘Doctor Who’ fan who finally got to produce the show himself.
    He is responsible for bringing it back to TV after a sixteen year hiatus.
    He has a quick sense of humor.
    He isn’t afraid to make fun of himself.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 75 Votes: 45.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 131 Votes: 54.20% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 159 Votes: 45.28% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 42 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 192 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 113 Votes: 70.80% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 44 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 77 Votes: 50.65% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 63.87% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 124 Votes: 66.13% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 171 Votes: 58.48% Annoying