EXCLUSIVE: Russell T Davies, who created the Showtime series Queer As Folk as well as the British original, is back at the premium cable network with a new drama series in development there titled Cucumber. Details about the plot have been hard to come by, but it does revolve around gay men, as did Folk. There are plenty of development projects at the network, of course, but when one is from the creator of one of Showtime’s most successful original series (based on Davies’ UK version), it’s a good bet it’s getting a hard look. BBC Worldwide Productions is producing. Davies, who wrote the script, is also the writer and creator of Torchwood: Miracle Day, the BBC Worldwide Productions series that premieres on Starz this Friday.


How about a gay show, with gay men, that are living real lives– not some bloated, west hollywood stereotype?
Hoepfully it will include gay men: Over 35, minorities, sub-groups, all of D.C. (Kidding), etc.
But I doubt it.
Did you even watch Queer as Folk?
Yeah, seriously.
Hollywood stereotypes? I can’t think of a Showtime show that portrayed that.
Once you’re a pickle, you can’t go back to being a cucumber.
Hard look? Tee hee!
I really could not be happier for Russell (and his producing partner Julie Gardner). Russell is a visionary creator, as he displayed in his re-boot of DR WHO for BBC and his creation of the UK version of QUEER AS FOLK (not to mention the amazing TORCHWOOD). He has wanted to do this show for years, and I am glued to my TV to watch it. Go Russell! Garth
what can possibly be better than ”shameless?”
Anything else.
I wish I was gay, maybe then I could get a show on the air
I’m gay and jewish so i will have no problem getting a show on the air in the future…
Wow Chris, a gay Jew, you hit the daily double. Can I be your assistant?
wgamember, they will probably put a straight actor, whether or not they deserve the role.
screw the gayness get back on torchwood already. It actually has a fan base as compared to minor shows like queer as folk.Don’t agree then ur too gay for words!!!