Bolton actors attend Tip Toes launch with Russell T Davies

Gabriel Clark and Dominic Holmes both star in Russell T Davies’ new Channel 4 show, Tip Toe, which will be aired this Sunday.

Charlie Condou and Catherine Tyldesley attending a launch event for the new Channel 4 series Tip Toe, at Home Cinema, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday May 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire (Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis)

The two alongside other celebrities and stars of the TV world, including Prestwich’s Nicola Shindler, an executive producer on the series, and Accrington’s Julie Hesmondhalgh posed for photos on the red carpet at Home Cinema as they gathered to celebrate the new TV drama created by Doctor Who showrunner Russell.

Nicola Shindler and Russell T Davies attending a launch event for the new Channel 4 series Tip Toe, at Home Cinema, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday May 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire (Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis)

Also there was Anthony Cotton from Bury along and Ramsbottom’s Danny Beard.

The series follows the escalating conflict between two next-door neighbours, gay bar owner Leo Struthers, played by Alan Cumming and struggling electrician Clive Goss, played by David Morrissey.

Award-winning screenwriter and producer Russell, 63, smiled as he attended the event and wore a casual ensemble consisting of a blue shirt and black trousers.

Actress and TV personality Denise Welch, known for starring in soaps including Waterloo Road and Coronation Street, was all smiles as she struck a pose wearing a white shirt, a black satin maxi skirt and vibrant red heels.

Danny Beard attending a launch event for the new Channel 4 series Tip Toe, at Home Cinema, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday May 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire (Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis)

The 68-year-old actress, who also stars in the new series, was also pictured embracing Julie, who is also known for her role in ITV soap Coronation Street and is among the stars set to feature in the highly anticipated new series of BBC reality show The Celebrity Traitors.

Other celebrities in attendance included Coronation Street stars Colson Smith and Jack P Shepherd, who posed for photos together.

Catherine Tyldesley from Walkden was among the stars.

Antony Cotton attending a launch event for the new Channel 4 series Tip Toe, at Home Cinema, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday May 28, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire (Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis)

Hollyoaks actress Anna Passey was also at the event, pictured smiling as she dazzled in a summery yellow shirt dress, which she paired with brown cowboy boots and a beige wicker handbag.

Actress and singer Olivia Frances-Brown also opted for cowboy boots, which she paired with her floral beige dress, while soap star Beth Nixon wore a satin green co-ord consisting of a maxi skirt and a tie-up top.

The series also stars David Morrissey.

The new series airs on Sunday on Channel 4.