Dominic Holmes returns in Channel 4 thriller Tip Toe

Actor Dominic Holmes, who played Daniel Osbourne on "Coronation Street" for two years until 2007, has returned to television with a transformative role in the new Channel 4 drama "Tip Toe." The five-part series, which concluded on June 9, 2026, features Holmes as Regime, a daytime teacher and a nocturnal drag queen DJ.

Holmes' portrayal marks a stark departure from his earlier role on the long-running ITV soap. The character of Daniel Osbourne, the son of Ken Barlow, was reintroduced to the show in 2016, now played by actor Rob Mallard. In "Tip Toe," Holmes' character becomes embroiled in conflict as tensions escalate between two Manchester neighbors, played by Alan Cumming and David Morrissey. The series has been described by its creators as a tense, suburban thriller exploring radicalized opinions and normalized hatred.

The drama will not return for a second season. Series writer and executive producer Russell T Davies confirmed it was conceived as a one-off miniseries with a definitive ending. Executive producer Nicola Shindler stated the show was designed to be bold and go to dark places, and that Davies feels the story has been completely told.