Two icons meet for a special evening of conversation.

Russell received an OBE in the Queen’s 2008 Birthday Honours list for services to television drama.

His work includes the ground-breaking Queer As Folk, Bob and Rose, Casanova and The Second Coming. In 2004, he revived the classic British science fiction series Doctor Who and he created Torchwood. This was followed by the trilogy Cucumber, Banana and Tofu. He then adapted A Very English Scandal on BBC 1, followed by the 6-part drama Years and Years for BBC One/HBO.  He wrote the acclaimed 5-part series It’s A Sin for Channel 4/HBO MAX and a 3-part drama Nolly for ITV. He returned to the BBC to oversee two further series of Doctor Who and recent 5-part spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea for BBC One/Disney+. Russell’s latest original 5-part drama called Tip Toe is currently in production for Channel 4 ahead of its premiere in 2026.

Russell will be in conversation with Jackie Kay, acclaimed poet, novelist and former Scots Makar, who has given voice to identity, belonging and the complexities of modern Scotland through her deeply resonant writing.

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