Behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' twisty new thriller, Tip Toe

Behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' twisty new thriller, Tip Toe9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJosh ParryLGBT & identity reporter , The set of Tip ToeChannel 4Alan Cumming says the role involved some difficult, violent scenesOn a stereotypically rainy day in Manchester, we're ushered into a kitchen that at first glance appears to be in a normal terraced house.There are dishes in the sinks and food in the fridge, but a quick look outside at the blue skies and sunshine gives the game away - this is actually a TV set.The occupier of the house? Alan Cumming. And sitting at the kitchen table is TV writing legend, Russell T Davies.The BBC has been exclusively invited behind the scenes to meet the cast and crew of Davies' upcoming thriller, Tip Toe.It tells the story of two neighbours - one gay, one straight - whose ongoing feud gets darker and darker as one of them falls deeper into the world of online disinformation, with disastrous consequences for both.Mandy Ingham / BBC NewsThe houses featured in the show were recreated in a Manchester film studio - Alan Cumming spoke to the BBC in his character's kitchen'I wish television could change the world'Dealing with such serious topics, but still managing to be funny is well-trodden ground for Davies, but while It's a Sin looked back on the 80s and Years and Years was set in a dystopian future, Tip Toe is dealing with the here-and-now."I see the world getting worse and worse these days to be honest," Davies says. "I am very worried about the future for my nieces and nephews."Channel 4Russell T Davies (left) is working with director Peter Hoar (right), who also directed It's a SinI ask if he hopes the show could have a positive, real-world impact. It's A Sin, for example, saw a huge increase in HIV testing rates, Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the nation's attention to the Horizon IT scandal.Davies shakes his head."I wish te...