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TIP TOE - sun/mon ch4 9pm - TV PACE NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 24/05/2026 22:51

Episodes 1 and 2 will air on Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1. The rest of the series continues next week on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.

The story follows two next-door neighbors in Manchester over the course of an escalating neighborhood dispute:
• Leo (Alan Cumming): A gay man who runs a bar on the famous Canal Street in Manchester's Gay Village.
• Clive (David Morrissey): An electrician with two teenage sons who harbors underlying prejudices.

The situation spirals out of control when Leo locks himself out of his house and has to ask his neighbor for a spare key.

This single event triggers a collision of worlds, unearthing mistrust and bigotry, which is further complicated when Leo strikes up a friendship with one of Clive's sons—who happens to be secretly gay.

The five-part drama will follow Leo and Clive who live next door to each other in Manchester. Leo runs a bar on Canal Street, while Clive is an electrician, with two teenage sons. But just as life should be settling down, the world around them is growing more tense.

According to the official synopsis, "Words become weapons, opinions become radicalised, and gradually, two neighbours become deadly enemies in a tense, suburban thriller which challenges everything we consider to be safe."

•	Alan Cumming as Leo
•	David Morrissey as Clive
•	Pooky Quesnel as Marie, Clive’s wife
•	Jackson Connor as George, Clive’s son
•	Joseph Evans as Saul, Clive’s son
•	Elizabeth Berrington as Stephanie, Leo’s best friend
•	Iz Hesketh as Zee
•	Shakeel Kimotho as Hanna
•	Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Judy
•	Paul Rhys as Melba
•	Charlie Condou as Curtis, Leo’s ex-husband
•	Denise Welch as Diane
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EveryKneeShallBow · 25/05/2026 15:13

Well, might be ok. But I hope they explore that the “hidden mistrust and bigotry “ often exists on both sides.

edited to say thanks, blondes

fundamentallyauthentic · 25/05/2026 18:19

So Channel 4 isn’t dropping all episodes in one go?

Blondeshavemorefun · 25/05/2026 19:24

No. It’s on sun mon this week. Then the other 3 week after

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Nodirectionhome · 25/05/2026 19:27

Sounds good. I like Pooky Quesnel.

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/05/2026 15:47

I think has a good cast

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Shellingbynight · 29/05/2026 12:09

It does look a really good cast, I'm hoping for good things from this series.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/05/2026 13:42

David M is one of my fav actors

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Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 18:46

E1 is tonight

A minor feud starts to escalate into danger when LEO gives his neighbour CLIVE his spare key

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daffodilandtulip · 31/05/2026 20:32

This looks good

Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:17

I’m behind by 20mins

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Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:20

He’s not a friendly neighbor is he ? David m aka Clive

seems very pissed off having to help him

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Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:23

Bum alert. Pmsl

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Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:29

Loving it so far

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PinkMagnoliaTree · 31/05/2026 21:38

Just about to start this! Brb 💨

Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:41

go Judy 🔫

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Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:44

Why did he ask for his alarm code ? Seems weird

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dapsnotplimsolls · 31/05/2026 21:44

Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:44

Why did he ask for his alarm code ? Seems weird

I was thinking that. He needs to change it asap.

Blondeshavemorefun · 31/05/2026 21:57

dapsnotplimsolls · 31/05/2026 21:44

I was thinking that. He needs to change it asap.

David m does seem to play creepy men usually ….

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macaroon8 · 31/05/2026 22:10

I don't mind stereotyping . AC and DM are both excellent, the bar staff are great too. Did feel a bit like a public service announcement in places. I'll be watching tomorrow.

Crinkle77 · 31/05/2026 22:12

So looking forward to this having enjoyed his previous stuff but was a bit disappointed. I don't know, I just found the language a bit clichéd and clunky particularly the scenes with Melba. And the final scene with them all masturbating was bizarre. Either that or I must be a prude. I'll give it another go tomorrow see if it improves.

dapsnotplimsolls · 31/05/2026 22:27

Was Melba deliberately supposed to look like Eddie Izzard??

Shellingbynight · 31/05/2026 22:31

It's giving me slight American Beauty vibes.

I agree there was a touch of public service announcement going on, but I'll forgive that.

I think(?) the masturbation scenes were a way of showing how insular and unconnected people are now, mainly connected with their screens.

(It does annoy me though when people ignore the obvious - of course he should change his alarm/key codes. And probably also his locks!)

dapsnotplimsolls · 31/05/2026 22:34

I went back and re-watched the start to see who was who.

RedRiverShore6 · 31/05/2026 22:40

Well, I nodded off, not because it was boring, probably the opposite and woke up to the bizarre masturbation scene and very loud background music, I shall rewatch before tomorrow's episode

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/06/2026 03:07

I really enjoyed this. I was A bit shocked at the beginning.

Ive never like hanging scenes due to finding dh so a bit of warning would have been nice

otherwise loved it - its the little things being moved - i would have imm changed locks and code on house

roll on tom

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