Gay Aliens and Queer Folk

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How Russell T Davies Changed TV

By Emily Garside

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Gay Aliens and Queer Folk by Emily Garside explores themes of identity and acceptance through a thought-provoking mix of sci-fi and cultural analysis. The story navigates the lives of diverse characters who encounter aliens, prompting discussions on queerness and otherness. Through engaging storytelling, it challenges societal norms and encourages empathy and understanding across different worlds and identities.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of science fiction and LGBTQ+ themes. It explores how popular culture and media embrace diverse identities through the imaginative lens of otherworldly beings and celestial settings, making it captivating for those interested in the arts and culture sector with a queer perspective.

Gay Aliens and Queer Folk

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The television writing of Russell T Davies defies easy categorisation, ranging from children's programmes, across Shakespeare, historical drama and comedy, to the landmark series that have made him a household name: Queer As Folk, Doctor Who and It's a Sin.

Gay Aliens and Queer Folk takes a deep dive into the queer narratives Russell T Davies has brought to our screens, exploring how each work created new space for LGBTQ+ stories to enter our living rooms and looking at their impact on the people who saw themselves reflected on mainstream television, often for the first time.

Covering Russell T Davies' career from his earliest work to his highly anticipated return to the TARDIS for Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, and highlighting key themes such as politics, sex, AIDS and the role of Wales in his writing, Emily Garside reveals how Davies broke down barriers, showing gay characters unapologetically living their lives to the full and celebrating the complexity and joy of queer identities.

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Gay Aliens and Queer Folk by Emily Garside is praised as a fascinating exploration of the TV works of Russell T Davies. It is described as an accessible and entertaining reflection on cultural shifts, inviting readers into discussions on diverse topics like the asexual Doctor in Doctor Who, politics, sex, and more. The book embraces both subversive and celebrated aspects of the television world, crafting a fabulously queer narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915279224

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Calon

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Emily Garside LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Emily Garside is a writer and professional nerd based in Cardiff. She writes for journals such as the Queer Review, American Theatre, and Wales Art Review and is the author of Love That Journey For Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt's Creek.