Russell T Davies doesn't want to be remembered for reviving Doctor Who
Davies explained that he does not "own" Doctor Who and his heart remains with the works he created, such as Queer As Folk, Cucumber, and It's a Sin.
He considers his upcoming series, Tip Toe, a suburban thriller set in Manchester's Gay Village, to be the "strongest thing" he has ever written.
His comments follow a significant drop in Doctor Who's ratings to 2.1 million viewers earlier this year and the unexpected departure of lead star Ncuti Gatwa.
Billie Piper, who previously played Rose Tyler, made a surprise return in the show's finale, where Gatwa's Time Lord transformed into her character.
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