Russell T Davies: Grief, Division and the Rise of Online Anger

This week on a special episode of Man Made, bought to you in partnership with Channel Four, Pete sits down with one of Britain's most celebrated writers, Russell T Davies.

From Tip Toe and It's A Sin to masculinity, grief and the growing influence of social media, Russell shares his thoughts on some of the biggest issues shaping modern life.

Together, Pete and Russell explore why so many people feel lost and disconnected, the dangers of online echo chambers, the importance of listening rather than simply talking, and why defining what it means to be a man might be impossible in the first place.

Russell also opens up about the loss of his husband, how grief has shaped his life and writing, the role models who influenced him growing up, and why he remains hopeful about the next generation despite the challenges they face.

A thoughtful, funny and deeply honest conversation about identity, connection and what it means to be human.

Topics include:

• Modern masculinity and male identity

• Social media and online anger

• Grief, loss and resilience

• The importance of listening

• Role models and growing up gay

• Why young people are struggling

• Finding hope in a divided world

All episodes of Tip Toe are available to stream now on Channel Four.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

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