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Doctor Who Christmas Specials to Return and Series 14 Episode Length Revealed

7/12/2022

Doctor Who Christmas Specials are set to return to our screens from 2024, plus the number of episodes for Series 14, the first with Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, has been revealed.

Speaking in Doctor Who Magazine 585, showrunner Russell T Davies has confirmed a total of 8 episodes for the new series, but also acknowledges the reduction compared with previous years.

"That's fewer episodes than the last full season," he says. "But give us time. We have plans, and that's a promise!"

Are Doctor Who Villains Getting Their Own Spin-off Series?

26/11/2022

Doctor Who is at the start of a new era, and as speculation about the future is rife, there are now reports of potential new spin-off series hitting our screens someday soon.

Russell T Davies has recently returned as showrunner on Doctor Who and a deal between the BBC and Disney has been made in attempt to expand the show’s audience globally and potentially increase the overall production budget.

The latest whispers doing the rounds are that we could soon be watching the adventures of the villains and the stories surrounding their lives away from The Doctor.

According to an article by The Mirror claiming an inside scoop from the BBC, “Fans can expect to see Sontarans, Weeping Angels and Sea Devils in separate series showing what they get up to when the Doctor isn’t there to stop them, along with Daleks and Cybermen.”

Doctor Who Breaks World Record as Classic Character Returns

24/11/2022

Doctor Who has officially broken a Guinness World Record with the return of William Russell.

Russell's debut was in the first ever episode of Doctor Who, 'An Unearthly Child', which was originally broadcast on BBC One on the 23rd November 1963, playing school teacher and companion Ian Chesterton.

However, in the latest episode 'The Power of the Doctor', fans had the pleasure of seeing the character once again as Russell - aged 98 - featured in a scene towards the end of the story.

Doctor Who 60th Anniversary and Beyond: What We Know So Far

13/11/2022

So, this really is the future! It's no longer a secret that David Tennant has returned as the Fourteenth Doctor and Ncuti Gatwa will follow on as the Fifteenth incarnation.

So how has this happened? Have we travelled back in time to 2005? Well, it certainly feels that way, but here's everything we know about what's to come in 2023.

When's the next episode of Doctor Who?

The Doctor will land back on our screens in November 2023 to celebrate the show's 60th Anniversary. Three specials, each 60 minutes in length, will air during the month, all featuring the Fourteenth Doctor, played by David Tennant, alongside returning companion Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, as well as a few other familiar and new faces. Russell T Davies has also teased mystery, horror, robots, puppets, danger and fun!

Disney Set to Triple Doctor Who Budget and Produce New Spin-Offs

7/11/2022

Doctor Who is looking set to have its budget tripled in size with new potential spin-off series planned under the new deal with Disney+.

According to an article from Broadcast, industry executives speculate the next series of Doctor Who could have a budget in the region of £100m.

This increase would see individual episode costs go from £1m - £3m to around £10m, thanks to the new deal between the BBC and Disney Branded Television under returning showrunner Russell T Davies.

Broadcast reports of an individual with inside knowledge of the new deal, who strongly believes this is an “incredibly exciting” time for the franchise as one of the main goals is to reach wider audiences across the US as well as produce new spin-off programmes to run alongside the main show.

“Beyond the hardcore fans, Doctor Who has never quite became a broad appeal show [in the US]” they've reportedly said. “But with the right investment on Disney+, Russell has a bigger blank piece of paper to really do something different.”

So new spin-offs could be hitting our screens very soon, which have previously proven to be a success with shows including Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.

“My sense is that this is an investment to fully exploit the franchise and bolster the BBC coffers,” the insider adds.

Doctor Who will return in November 2023 with special episodes to coincide with the show's 60th Anniversary. David Tennant is returning as the Fourteenth Doctor and will later hand over the TARDIS keys to Fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.

You can read the original article from Broadcast in much more detail here at broadcastnow.co.uk.

David Tennant Explains Reasons for his Doctor Who Comeback

5/10/2022

David Tennant has revealed how his Doctor Who return came about for the 60th Anniversary.

Tennant, who originally played the Tenth Doctor from 2005 - 2010, as well as a one-off appearance in 2013, has spoken to BBC News about his latest comeback and how decisions were made that he and Catherine Tate would reappear in 2023.

"It all slightly happened a little bit by accident," Tennant explains in his BBC News interview. "And, strange as it may sound, COVID played a huge role. That's where this all started."

Back in 2020, during the many lockdowns in the UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Doctor Who fans, cast and writers came together to rewatch a variety of episodes from the series simultaneously and live-tweet each adventure. This included Tennant himself along with his co-star Catherine Tate and writer Russell T Davies for their respective episodes.

"At a certain time and day everyone would press play on a certain episode and some of the people who had been involved in those episodes were tweeting along," he explained.

Tennant went onto reveal a private text chat which happened after one of the tweet-alongs where Catherine Tate had said, 'wouldn't it be fun to do it again?' He added: "Russell said, 'We could do a one off, maybe they'd let us'. We said, 'yeah that would be a laugh,' and then it all went quiet!"

However, fast-forward to 2021 and Russell T Davies was officially announced to be returning as the showrunner of Doctor Who. This meant their idea from the previous year was immediately revisited.

"Suddenly, Russell let us know that he was taking over the show again and he would be back fully in charge and would we come and play a little bit for him?" Tennant says. "So I don't know if we gave him the idea to take Doctor Who back but certainly we thought if he's doing it, we can't let these young people have all the fun!"

You can watch David Tennant and Catherine Tate as part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, due to air sometime in 2023, under the new Russell T Davies era.

Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder launches in Liverpool

27/5/2022

Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder, a thrilling new interactive exhibition exploring the world of science within the universe of Doctor Who has launched in Liverpool.

The blockbuster exhibition Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder has its world premiere at World Museum from 27 May - 30 October 2022.

This ground-breaking new exhibition explores the science behind the global hit series Doctor Who and gives fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.

Produced by leading experiential design experts Sarner International under license from BBC Studios, this new exhibition plunges fans of all ages into a scientific universe to explore the ways in which science has played a part in the longest running science fiction show in the world, Doctor Who. The eight zones set within this educational exhibition cover a diverse selection of exciting scientific topics while drawing in content from across the full canon of the TV show.

Through a range of hands-on immersive experiences and interactive content, visitors can journey through Cosmic Curiosities, while discovering more about the time traveling Police Box in the TARDIS Tech room, learning about the science behind time travel and whether it really is possible, or get up close with some of the weird and wonderful characters that have graced our screens in the Monster Vault. The exhibition gives visitors the chance to engage with rare, behind the scenes artefacts some of which has been procured from the BBC’s own archive.

VIP contributors to the exhibition include narration from Doctor Who writer and co-creator of BBC’s Sherlock Mark Gatiss, Space Scientist and presenter of BBC’s The Sky At Night Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and Zoë Wanamaker CBE, reprising her role as the iconic Lady Cassandra for the first time since 2006.

Fiona Philpott, Director of Exhibitions at National Museums Liverpool, said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming the world premiere of Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder to World Museum. We’re so lucky to be the first museum in the world to host this must-see experience, which offers exclusive insight for Doctor Who buffs, science fiction fans and anybody else with a curious mind.

“Visitors to the exhibition can also travel through space and time at World Museum’s immersive Planetarium and continue their explorations into the biodiversity of our planet with our Natural History & Sciences galleries. Come to Liverpool to experience this exhibition before anybody else!”

Ed Cookson, Projects Director, Sarner International: “For almost 60 years Doctor Who has been exploring mind-bending scientific developments. The iconic characters, monsters, stories, and settings of the television series provide a perfect guide through the wondrous worlds of space, time and science.”

Doctor Who has a strong connection to Liverpool. Earlier this year, John Bishop joined an impressive list of Liverpool-born actors to appear on the show. The legendary Tom Baker, who grew up on Scotland Road, played the much-loved Fourth Doctor in the mid-1970s, assisted by Liverpool actress Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith. Paul McGann, of the famous Liverpool acting dynasty, played the Eighth Doctor in a one-off TV film in 1996, later reprising his role in a short film for the BBC Studios series’ 50th anniversary in 2013. And in 2008, Kensington-born David Morrissey played The Next Doctor in a Christmas special alongside David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor.

A special Liverpool Connections area within the exhibition delve deeper into the links between the classic TV show and the city of Liverpool. Not only can visitors discover more about the many Merseyside stars who have featured in Doctor Who – from Sir Ken Dodd OBE to John Bishop - but this area will also explore the surprising tale of when the Beatles almost met the Daleks, and the story behind the “Mad Mole” of Edge Hill Joseph Williamson’s inclusion in Season 13 of the TV show.

Yasmin Finney joins Doctor Who as Rose

16/5/2022

Introducing Rose! The BBC has confirmed that Yasmin Finney, currently best known for appearing in the TV series Heartstopper, has joined the cast of Doctor Who.

The official BBC press release states the following:

Yasmin Finney has joined the cast of Doctor Who playing the character of Rose and is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary. Currently captivating audiences with her performance as Elle Argent in Heartstopper, Yasmin is receiving rave reviews across the globe.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to Doctor Who

15/5/2022

The BBC has officially confirmed the welcome return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate to Doctor Who!

The official BBC press release states the following:

One of the most loved pairings in Doctor Who’s history have reunited and are filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

The Doctor and Donna parted ways when the Doctor had to wipe Donna's memory, making her forget him, in order to save her life. He left her family with a warning: if ever she remembers, she will die. But with the two coming face to face once more, the big question is, just what brings the Doctor and Donna back together?

Steven Moffat reacts to Ncuti Gatwa after seeing him in action

15/5/2022

Steven Moffat, the former Doctor Who showrunner, has admitted he's seen Ncuti Gatwa in action and has shared his thoughts on the casting of the Fourteenth Time Lord.

“Finally I can admit it,” Moffat tells The Telegraph. “I’ve seen the new Doctor in action!

“Russell [T Davies] showed me the audition tape a while back. He is magnificent! All at once a brand new hero and the same wonderful, mad old Doctor we’ve always known.

He went on to reassure fans: “Trust me, we are all in for a treat!”

Steven Moffat was previously Doctor Who showrunner during the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi eras and has written episodes for both Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant during their time as The Doctor. Moffat is also responsible for the co-creation of the BBC's adaptations of Sherlock and Dracula.

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker and take over as The Doctor in 2023, with Russell T Davies taking over from Chris Chibnall as the new Doctor Who showrunner.

Whittaker and Chibnall's final episode, the Centenary Special, will air in Autumn 2022.

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