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Russell T. Davies Appreciation Thread #1: He brought it all back.
 Russell T Davies, OBE (born Stephen Russell Davies, 27 April 1963), is a Welsh television producer and writer. He is known for controversial drama serials such as Queer as Folk and The Second Coming, and for spearheading the successful revival of the popular science-fiction television series Doctor Who. He created the latter's spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. (wikipedia) His works: - "Doctor Who" (2005-2010) - "The Sarah Jane Adventures" (2007-2009) - "Torchwood" (2006-2009) - "Queer as Folk" (2000-2005) - "Casanova" (2005) - "Bob & Rose" (2001) - "A Writer's Tale" (2009) __________________
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I was just watching "Bob & Rose" and was wondering why we never had a thread for Russell where we can talk about his other works, as well
 Also, "Bob & Rose"? Is like a who is who of who  __________________
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Thanks so much for starting this thread!
I agree, we should've had one AGES ago, but better late than never  I've never watched Bob & Rose, but I'm definitely interested in checking it out. I've seen a few of his episodes of QaF and thought they were really good, but I'm a fan of the US version so I found it hard to get through them... Yes, it's VERY rare that I actually prefer a remake, and an American remake at that, but I do with this..  not to say that QaF UK is bad, far from it, it might even be better than the American version, quality wise, but.. I just love the US version and the characters/actors  __________________
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i really love the second coming, Its well acted and well written
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I have to admit that my favourite thing of Rusty, after DW, was the Writer's tale book
 I just loved reading that book so much.__________________
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I am really excited about the revised version that is supposed to come out early 2010.
 I just finished "Bob & Rose" Shame the show only had 6 episodes. Such wonderful show. __________________
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Russell has done some amazing things but after DW, I think my favourite would be 'The Second Coming'
That is simply awesome, though I'm not religious in any way. I just thought the whole concept of it was utterly brilliant. It's also one of Chris Eccleston's finest performances, along with Lesley Sharp. __________________
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I don't think I ever watched that film. What is it about?
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A brilliant interview where Russell picks his Top 10 moments. And even though not everything is correct in this it is a fun read - and Rusty is such a shipper
(no spoiler) Russell T. Davies's favourite Doctor Who moments - Times Online __________________
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Blurb from the DVD cover I have. It didn't sound my kind of thing but it is truly awesome and Russell has written a fantastic script. I supect this is why Chris Eccleston is such a fan of Russell. Just wanted to show some love for Russell On Gallifrey Base, there's nothing but classic Who fans slagging him off which I think is unfair. Fair enough, you don't have to like all his stories but I personally think he is a top writer and I love what he did with Doctor Who. Who fans need to credit him with the show's revival. I'm not entirely convinced anyone else could have done it better I'm also reading The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter and it's fascinating. A real insight into how Russell thinks  __________________
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Oh, thank you for this. It does sound very interesting, so I am looking forward to check it out soon
I am also reading that book at the moment - it is such a brilliant book I just love how he talks about his ideas (especially because you can see how first drafts evolve into what we see on screen)And I agree with you, I might not agree with everything Russell did in those 5 years but without him I might not even be a fan now. __________________
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There are some definite episodes where I think 'WTH Russell?
' But like you say, if he hadn't brought the show back, I might not be a fan now I'm looking forward to seeing what else Russell does in the future and if he decides to work with Chris or David again, even better __________________
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Maybe he is working on that DW film?
Somewhere in LA __________________
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