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Russell T Davies admits sharing false Doctor Who rumours

14/5/2022

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has revealed that he was behind many of the Fourteenth Doctor speculation rumours doing the rounds online.

The news comes after Ncuti Gatwa has been revealed as the next actor to portray the Time Lord, however the rumours floating around prior to this announcement were always suggesting an alternative future for the show.

"None of you even guessed," Russell says happily to Radio Times. "He's so brilliant and so popular, he wasn't even guessed, so I'm feeling a little bit victorious here!

"There's been a few false stories and false tales and we placed a few posts ourselves," he admits. "A couple of misleading things, and we're very pleased that that kind of worked."

Peter Capaldi reacts to Ncuti Gatwa

13/5/2022

Peter Capaldi, who played the Twelfth Doctor, has shared his honest reaction to the news that Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the Fourteenth Doctor.

"What a great story," he says. "A little boy who's family escaped from the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, and aged 2 finds refuge in Scotland, where he grows up to become Doctor Who. That's a story to be proud of!"

"With his huge talent and heart," Capaldi added, "I know Ncuti will make an amazing Doctor!"

You can listen to Peter Capaldi speaking to STV News in the video below.

Ncuti Gatwa is the Fourteenth Doctor

10/5/2022

The BBC has officially revealed the identity of the Fourteenth Doctor, it's Ncuti Gatwa!

Speaking on his new role, Gatwa says: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.

“Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”

Showrunner Russell T Davies says: “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker after her final story, the Doctor Who Centenary Special, which will air on BBC One and BBC America later in 2022.

Russell T Davies will be taking over as showrunner as Chris Chibnall also departs the series.

The new era of Doctor Who with Gatwa and Davies will begin in 2023.

Ncuti Gatwa reveals how he was cast as 14th Doctor

10/5/2022

Ncuti Gatwa has been revealed as the actor who will play the Fourteenth Doctor and fans have been sharing their thoughts and praise ever since.

So how did the Sex Education star get cast in the role? How did it come about? Well, Ncuti has revealed exactly what happened in an interview with LADbible at the BAFTAs in London on the weekend.

"They contacted my team to ask me to audition," Gatwa says. "But it was really weird, because the week before I had randomly just said to my agent, 'A dream role would be Doctor Who,' and then the next week she called me and she was like 'You're never going to guess who's just asked you to audition!'

"So, dream big and manifest," he advised. "Manifestation is the flipping key!"

Gatwa continued to share his feelings now the news has been broken to the world: "It’s really exciting! I'm so happy to finally talk about it! Because it’s been a long time that I’ve known, and so yeah I’m happy that it’s out.

"I’m so grateful to be sharing the tenureship with Russell [T Davies] as well," he added. "He’s just the most incredible writer. I really fell in love with his writing in terms of watching the show. I just think he’s incredible, and so I feel very honoured to be part of it."

You can watch this full interview from the BAFTAs below.

Sylvester McCoy's Message to New Doctor Ncuti Gatwa

9/5/2022

Sylvester McCoy, who played the Seventh Doctor, has shared a message with Ncuti Gatwa ahead of his upcoming era as the Fourteenth Doctor.

"Welcome, Ncuti Gatwa! Welcome to our unique club," McCoy says. "The Doctor Who club!"

"You are very welcome, and it will be a delight to watch you take on the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Weeping Angels and... the critics. We all had to do that when we took over!

"Anyway, I wish you well. I wish you everything you wish for yourself and the TARDIS, I hope you have great adventures. I know you will, I had. All the best mate, all the best. I look forward to meeting you someday.

"Another Scot," he added. "Wehay!"

Sylvester McCoy originally portrayed the Seventh incarnation of The Doctor from 1987 to 1989 and eventually regenerated in the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie.

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker after her final story, the Doctor Who Centenary Special, which will air later in 2022.

You can watch McCoy's message from the man himself below.

Matt Smith reacts to Ncuti Gatwa as the New Doctor

9/5/2022

Matt Smith, who played the Eleventh Doctor, has shared his reaction to the news that Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the Fourteenth Doctor.

"I think he's going to be truly brilliant," Smith says. "I think it's an inspired piece of casting, and along with Russell, who's such a great leader of that show.

"I don't know if you've seen him in Sex Education, there's a warmth and wit and a real depth to his talent that I think... honestly, I think it's an inspired bit of casting and I'm really, really excited for the show!"

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker, while Russell T Davies replaces Chris Chibnall, who both bow out with the Doctor Who Centenary Special in Autumn 2022.

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.

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