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The website formerly known as Outpost Gallifrey has announced that Russell T. Davies, creator of all that is holy and the writer of a couple of passable Doctor Who episodes has been awarded an OBE. Proof if ever proof were needed that the world has gone completely potty. Nothing against Mr Davies, I think he is great and it is well deserved, but the fact that the show runner of Doctor Who should get an OBE for his services to drama just sounds weird when you say it. Try saying John Nathan Turner OBE… see what I mean?

Russell T Davies , the lead writer and executive producer of Doctor Who and the man who has spearheaded the revival of the programme since 2003, has been created an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - OBE - in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. One of the highest civilian honours available to a British subject, the OBE is awarded by the Queen, on the advice of the Government, and has been given to Davies for his services to drama.

The Times quotes Davies as saying: “I’m delighted to accept, and I hope it does the whole industry a bit of good, for the writing of television drama to be recognised.” Davies is the second Doctor Who producer to have been accorded the honour - the late Verity Lambert was given an OBE in 2002.

According to the Press Association , the BBC has released a statement saying: “We are delighted for Russell - he is one of this country’s greatest writers and it is fantastic that his talent has been recognised in this way.”

The story is covered in many other news sources, including: The Independent , The Guardian , The Scotsman and BBC News . BBC News have also published a profile of Davies.[From Outpost Gallifrey: Doctor Who RSS News Feed]