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Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: 'The Green party slogan " make hope normal again " is what we need'

by Michael Cragg

One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geek Russell Tovey's best characters often seem to have it all together, typically as a barrier to further interrogation. Take his recent projects: in surreal BBC sitcom Juice, Tovey plays Guy, a buttoned-up therapist with a seem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:54am on November 17, 2025