He’s headed up the Doctor Who creative team since taking over from Russell T Davies in 2010, but when lead writer Stephen Moffat departs the show after series 10 next spring, he reckons it will be for good. Speaking to students at the Oxford Union last week, Moffat said, “I think as much as I hate to concede it and I’d like to have Russell write for me, this is probably it for me – once I’m done, I’m done.” Although…
Richard Marson’s book, Totally Tasteless: The Life of John Nathan-Turner (previously titled JN-T: The Life and Scandalous Times of John Nathan-Turner) tells the story of the most controversial figure in the history of Doctor Who. For more than a decade, John Nathan-Turner, or ‘JN-T’ as he was often known, was in charge of every major artistic and practical decision affecting the world’s longest-running science fiction programme. Richard Marson brings his dramatic, farcical, sometimes scandalous, often moving story to life with…
A Doctor Who writer from the “classic” era of the sci-fi stalwart is returning for next year’s series, the BBC has confirmed. Rona Munro, who previously wrote Sylvester McCoy adventure Survival in 1989 will return to the series after 27 years to pen series 10’s ninth episode, which will apparently be titled The Eaters of Light. And she’s not the only returning writer next year, with series representatives also confirming to us that Jamie Mathieson (who wrote Mummy on the…
We’re not far away from the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas Special and though there’s still loads to discover about The Return of Doctor Mysterio we do know who is starring in the story. Written by Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, it finds the Twelfth Doctor and Nardole teaming up with an investigative reporter (played by Charity Wakefield) and a masked vigilante (Justin Chatwin) to defend New York from a terrifying alien invasion. This year’s BBC Children In Need telethon will…
Actor Eddie Redmayne, the star of the Harry Pottter spin-off film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, has been chatting about the possibilty of becoming The Doctor. Speaking on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show, he responded to host Nick Grimshaw’s question regarding playing the Time Lord; he said: “Would I do it? Yeah! It’s a great show. I’m also a huge fan of those actors, love Matt Smith.” Redmayne plays Newt Scamander who has a number of traits…
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Source said BBC bosses want a return to the format from the David Tennant era, with a dashing male lead and young female companion. BBC bosses want Doctor Who to feel like “a brand new show” under incoming boss Chris Chibnall… so we can expect a whole new line-up in 2018. Insiders say the Broadchurch writer will have a “clean slate” to start afresh for his first series – rather bad news for actress Pearl Mackie, who plays new assistant…
She’s earned the role of Peter Capaldi’s right-hand woman in series 10 of Doctor Who. And Pearl Mackie, 29, was pictured filmed scenes for the popular sci-fi drama in woodland in Cardiff, on Friday. Illuminated by large lamps, Pearl’s character appeared concerned as she gazed into the distance. The shoulder and collar of her red sweater were covered in mud, indicating she’d been in some sort of struggle. One of her co-stars was dressed as a knight in chainmail and…
The latest in the third series of Doctor Who Early Adventures is out today… Written by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky, Doctor Who – The Early Adventures: The Ravelli Conspiracy is out today starring Maureen O’Brien and Peter Purves in a new story set in the First Doctor’s TV era: When the TARDIS lands in a house in Florence, Italy in 1514, it isn’t long before the guards of Guiliano de Medici arrest Steven and Vicki. To rescue them, the…
As the Doctor and Jo Grant attempt to defeat an invasion of shapeshifting robots, their true enemy plots against them from inside UNIT! When danger comes, wearing a familiar face, will the Doctor be able to see it in time – or will one of his closest allies pay the price?! Doctor Who superstar Paul Cornell and stunning artist Christopher Jones continue their take on a classic Doctor – as you’ve never seen him before! On Sale From: 9th November…