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Russell T Davies, acclaimed for his work on "Doctor Who" and "Queer as Folk," discusses his lesser-known show "Cucumber" on its 10th anniversary. The show, which follows two middle-aged gay men in Manchester, avoids typical LGBTQ+ narratives about sex, instead focusing on relationship breakdowns and flawed characters. Davies aims to depict reality rather than the ideal, making "Cucumber" radical and unsparing.

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