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Producer
The Resume
(1963- )
Created the original UK version of ‘Queer as Folk (1999-2000)’ and revival of ‘Doctor Who (2005- )’
Wrote and produced ‘Bob & Rose (2001),’ ‘The Second Coming (2003)’ and ‘Casanova (2005)’
Why he might be annoying
His middle initial doesn’t stand for anything.
His ‘Queer as Folk’ series caused a huge controversy by showing characters having sex with minors.
When sponsors withdrew funding for the series, he called them ‘homophobic bastards.’
Some ‘Doctor Who’ fans accuse him of bringing a liberal agenda to the show.
He wrote fart jokes and other examples of ‘low comedy’ into the series.
He loves reality TV, soap operas and game shows.
He said ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ is ‘one of the best programs on planet Earth.’
Why he might not be annoying
His screenplays have won television awards.
‘Queer as Folk’ pushed the envelope for sexuality on TV.
Most critics prefer his British version to the dumbed-down American remake.
He was a lifelong ‘Doctor Who’ fan who finally got to produce the show himself.
He is responsible for bringing it back to TV after a sixteen year hiatus.
He has a quick sense of humor.
He isn’t afraid to make fun of himself.
Credit: Wieland Kalligaro
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 44 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 77 Votes: 50.65% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 63.87% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 124 Votes: 66.13% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 171 Votes: 58.48% Annoying
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