First look at “captivating” Manchester-set Channel 4 drama with ‘the finest acting you’ll see’

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Channel 4 has given viewers a sneak peek at its new drama, Tip Toe, featuring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey. The series, which has been called ‘captivating,’ centers on two neighbors who turn into bitter rivals against a backdrop of increasing tension.

Cummings stars as Leo, the lively, humorous, and energetic owner of a bar in Manchester’s Gay Village. Morrissey plays his quiet and troubled neighbor, who he’s known for fifteen years.

The new series, from the creator of Doctor Who, Russell T Davies, tells the story of Leo and Clive, neighbors in Manchester who’ve known each other for nearly fifteen years. Just when they expect things to calm down, the world around them starts to feel increasingly uneasy.

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In this gripping suburban thriller, everyday disagreements escalate into a dangerous feud, turning neighbors into enemies and forcing us to question the security we take for granted. It explores how easily words can be used to harm and how opinions can become extreme.

We’ve gotten a few glimpses of the main actors filming in Manchester, but the newly released photos offer a disturbing scene: Morrissey’s character is shown forcefully holding Cumming’s character against a wall.

According to an official statement, Tip Toe will delve into the most harmful issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community right now, and investigate how prejudice is growing again.

Davies recently shared that filming is almost complete and he’s thrilled for the show’s 2026 release. He praised the cast’s incredible performances, calling it some of the best acting he’s ever witnessed, and expressed his eagerness for it to air on Channel 4.

Nicola Shindler, the executive producer, expressed her excitement about collaborating with Russell again on a Channel 4 project. She described Tip Toe as both a relevant and compelling drama, highlighting Russell’s talent for blending humor, heart, and emotional depth into the storytelling.

The cast also includes Jackson Connor (known for Masters of the Air), Pooky Quesnel (Moonflower Murders), Joseph Evans (The Map That Leads To You), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Wednesday), Elizabeth Berrington (Lost Boys and Fairies), Paul Rhys (Saltburn), Charlie Condou (Doctor Who), Iz Hesketh (Hollyoaks), and Denise Welch (Waterloo Road).

Tip Toe will air on Channel 4.

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2025-12-09 12:19