
Russell T Davies returned to television in triumphant form last night with the debut of interconnected series Cucumber (on Channel 4), Banana (on E4), and Tofu (on 4OD, made by Benjamin Cook). Returning to the theme of his breakout hit, Queer as Folk, Davies’ shows explore the lives of gay men in Manchester, but from different age perspectives than those found in his previous show. Confident, unapologetic, and crucially very funny, it is assured a debut.