Russell T Davies Keeps Knife by Door After Address Leaked Online

Russell T Davies reveals he keeps a knife by his door after his address was found online, amid ongoing threats over trans rights advocacy.

Editorial Desk

October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Russell T Davies, the former showrunner of ‘Doctor Who,’ has revealed he now keeps a knife by his front door ‘ready to use’ following an incident where a stranger showed up at his home.

The 63-year-old screenwriter has faced persistent death threats and online harassment for years due to his public support of trans rights. He told The Guardian that individuals have discovered his address, leading to a dangerous encounter. ‘If you believe a paedophile lives here, it’s not the maddest thing in the world to come and get me,’ he said.

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Davies criticized the lack of privacy and the dangers posed by misinformation online. He also discussed the growing influence of tech companies and the monetization of hate through algorithms. Later this month, he will release a memoir titled ‘The Queerest of Folk,’ detailing his career in television and his work on groundbreaking queer dramas.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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