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Could Doctor Who Soon Become a Marvel-Style Universe?

25/11/2021

A new era for Doctor Who is fast approaching with the recent announcement that Russell T Davies would return as showrunner from 2023 and that Bad Wolf Productions would co-produce the show.

Naturally, speculation on the forthcoming series is huge amongst fans on social media and a recent discovery has found that a company known as 'WHONIVERSE1 LTD' has been created by Bad Wolf Productions and is officially filed with the UK Government.

Adding all these new details to the previously known facts that during Russell T Davies' first era running the show, he was responsible for the creation of spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, could this point towards a new era of multiple shows on the horizon to run alongside the main show? Only time will tell, however, this concept proved hugely successful in the past, and currently, there is a huge success of TV series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as other franchises such as Star Wars, which could very easily have re-inspired Russell and Bad Wolf to revisit this idea with Doctor Who.

So, are we about to see a huge expansion for the Whoniverse? And what spin-offs would you most like to see? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall are Leaving Doctor Who with Three Specials in 2022

29/7/2021

The BBC has announced the upcoming departure of both Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall.

Thirteenth Doctor Jodie and Showrunner Chris have been at the helm in their respective roles on Doctor Who ever since 2017, following the exits of Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi and previous showrunner Steven Moffat.

The news comes shortly after the announcement of the upcoming Series 13, which will consist of 6 episodes as a single story serial. This will be followed by 3 further special episodes, set to air in 2022, the final of which will be feature-length and will welcome a new showrunner along with the Fourteenth Doctor!

Jodie Whittaker says: “In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes. I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them. My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life. And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories. We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side, and pass on the baton together. So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I’ve learnt forever. “I know change can be scary and none of us know what’s out there. That’s why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly.”

Chris Chibnall says: “Jodie and I made a 'three series and out' pact with each other at the start of this once-in-a-lifetime blast. So now our shift is done, and we’re handing back the TARDIS keys. Jodie’s magnificent, iconic Doctor has exceeded all our high expectations. She’s been the gold standard leading actor, shouldering the responsibility of being the first female Doctor with style, strength, warmth, generosity and humour. She captured the public imagination and continues to inspire adoration around the world, as well as from everyone on the production. I can’t imagine working with a more inspiring Doctor – so I’m not going to! “For me, leading this exceptional team has been unrivalled creative fun, and one of the great joys of my career. I’m so proud of the people we’ve worked with and the stories we’ve told. To finish our time on the show with an additional Special, after the pandemic changed and challenged our production plans, is a lovely bonus. It’s great that the climax of the Thirteenth Doctor’s story will be at the heart(s) of the BBC’s centenary celebrations. I wish our successors - whoever the BBC and BBC Studios choose - as much fun as we’ve had. They’re in for a treat!”

Director of BBC Drama, Piers Wenger, says: “Over the last four years Chris and Jodie have made Doctor Who history and their time on the show is indelibly marked on our memories. From Rosa Parks to Ascension of the Cybermen, Chris and Jodie have given Doctor Who some of its most life-affirming and tear-jerking moments to date and we are beyond excited to see what they have in store for us in the new series this Autumn. Jodie's final adventure to mark the BBC's Centenary in 2022 is set to be a Doctor Who Special to remember. I’d like to thank them both for their incredible work on the show.”

First Look at the Doctor Who Christmas Special, 'Revolution of the Daleks'

8/10/2020

Here's your first look images and the synopsis for the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special, 'Revolution of the Daleks'.

The Doctor is locked away in a high-security alien prison. Isolated, alone, with no hope of escape. Far away, on Earth, her best friends, Yaz, Ryan and Graham have to pick up their lives without her. But it’s not easy.

Old habits die hard. Especially when they discover a disturbing plan forming. A plan which involves a Dalek. How can you fight a Dalek, without the Doctor?

Stay tuned for an official air date and time for the episode.

David Tennant Voted the Best Ever Doctor Who

21/9/2020

David Tennant has been voted the best Doctor of all time in a recent poll by the Radio Times.

Almost 50,000 votes were cast in the poll, with the Tenth Doctor emerging as the fan favourite, narrowly beating current Doctor Jodie Whittaker.

“Over a decade after he left the TARDIS behind and after nearly 50,00 votes were cast, it’s clear that David Tennant is still Doctor Who fans’ perfect 10!” says Radio Times Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor, Huw Fullerton.

“But with Jodie Whittaker hot on his heels and a great showing for other recent Doctors like Peter Capaldi, it looks like fans also now hold other Time Lords close to their heart(s).”

Peter Capaldi and Matt Smith followed in third and fourth places, with Tom Baker a clear winner for the classic era, placing fifth overall.

The Daleks Return in a New Animated Series

10/9/2020

The Daleks are taking over with their own animated series!

The final, missing piece in Time Lord Victorious is announced today, with a five-part CGI animation launching in November this year. Daleks! will be available for fans to watch for free, weekly on the Doctor Who YouTube channel.

Doctor Who: Time Fracture Lands in February 2021

18/8/2020

BBC Studios has announced Doctor Who: Time Fracture, a new immersive theatrical event landing in London from February 2021.

The event, which comes from the team behind the UK's longest running immersive show The Great Gatsby, will take audiences through an original story, travelling across space and time on a top secret mission from the Unified Intelligence Task Force (UNIT), where they will encounter Time Lords, Daleks and Cybermen and meet a character from multi-platform story Time Lord Victorious.

1940 – it’s the height of the Blitz. A weapon of unknown origin destroys a small corner of Mayfair, and simultaneously opens up a rift in space and time. For decades, UNIT has fought to protect the people of Earth from the dangers it poses, but they’ve been beaten back as the fracture multiplies out of control.

Earth as we know it is at stake – now is the time for you to step up and be the hero. Travelling to impossible places, confronting menacing monsters and ancient aliens along the way, it’s a journey across space and time to save our race, and our beautiful planet.

David Tennant Does A Podcast With Jim Parsons - Exclusive Preview

15/8/2020

The Tenth Doctor meets Sheldon Cooper!

'David Tennant Does A Podcast With Jim Parsons' is available now on Apple Podcasts. Catch new episodes every Tuesday!

Listen to an exclusive preview below and find the full podcast at apple.co/davidtennant

Christopher Eccleston Returns as the Ninth Doctor for New Audio Adventures

9/8/2020

Christopher Eccleston is set to return as the Ninth Doctor in a brand new series of Big Finish audio adventures.

First seen on screen in 2005, Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor introduced a whole new generation of fans to Doctor Who.

Now he's back, with a brand-new series of twelve fantastic full-cast audio adventures in space and time, due to be released across four box sets, starting with volume one in May 2021.

New Eighth and Tenth Doctor Adventure for Time Lord Victorious

6/8/2020

The Eighth Doctor and the Tenth Doctor are starring in a brand new Big Finish audio adventure for Time Lord Victorious.

Trapped, a haunted monster waits to consume new victims. It needs help. It needs a doctor. Unfortunately, it also needs to kill whoever it meets. Thrust into immediate danger, and on the back-foot, it will take all of the Doctor’s ingenuity to triumph.

Two interlinked adventures. Two Doctors. One foe.

Artwork and Special Features Announced for Animated Release of 'Fury From The Deep'

4/8/2020

The BBC has revealed all the artwork and special features included with the upcoming animated release of 'Fury From The Deep'.

The six episode serial stars Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor, Frazer Hines as Jamie McCrimmon and Deborah Watling as Victoria Waterfield. The original televised episodes aired back in 1968 and are now completely missing, however the new high definition animated versions are being released in both full colour and black and white and includes any surviving clips from the original production.