Last week saw the surprise news that John Simm’s Master would be returning to BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, with the alien villain appearing alongside his regenerated incarnation Missy (Michelle Gomez) in a story for the upcoming tenth series. And now showrunner Steven Moffat has exclusively revealed to RadioTimes.com the reasoning behind the decision to bring Simm back, which was apparently more than seven years in the making. “Well I’d always thought when we got Michelle that at some point…

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Tickets are on sale now for the Doctor Who Season 10 Premiere, The Pilot in select cinemas across the U.S. in a double-bill with spin-off, Class. Come together with fellow fans to celebrate the return of Doctor Who! Two worlds collide with the Doctor meets Bill. A chance encounter with a girl with a star in her eye leads to a terrifying chase across time and space. Bill’s mind is opened to a universe that is bigger and more exciting…

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Only five days remain until the arrival of Doctor Who’s 10th series. And, just before the European premiere of episode one in London, showrunner Steven Moffat and new companion Pearl Mackie sat down with journalists for a chat about what will be Moffat’s last series and Mackie’s first. In fact, for Mackie, having previously been primarily a theatre actress, it’s her first time on such a big set – and particularly one that utilises so many costumes and special effects….

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Steven Moffat received a standing ovation after he was inducted into the Radio Times Hall of Fame at the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival on Sunday. The Sherlock co-creator and departing Doctor Who showrunner was in conversation with Who superfan Frank Skinner in a session that covered Moffat’s wide-ranging career, from his start as a screenwriter on ITV children’s drama Press Gang via semi-autobiographical sitcoms Coupling and Joking Apart to his more recent successes on two of the biggest…

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Lee Mack has revealed that he will “do anything” to play Doctor Who – or even to get on the show as an extra. The comedian recently made his West End debut in The Miser, in which he stars alongside Griff Rhys Jones. At a comedy masterclass with Mack and Barry Cryer at the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival, Richard Osman asked Mack whether he would like to do more acting. “Yeah,” replied Mack. “Genuinely my big thing and…

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Peter Capaldi (The Doctor) I think ultimately The Doctor has to undergo some dramas by himself so I think he becomes slightly worried that he’s swept someone else up into his adventures without quite preparing them.Peter Capaldi  What is it like working with Pearl? It was great meeting Pearl – she brought a whole new vigour and excitement to the role of The Doctor’s companion. She’s not that different to older companions in the sense that she’s a character that…

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Doctor Who returns to BBC One at 7.20pm on Saturday 15 April with The Pilot, the first episode of a brand new twelve-part series. Episode 1 – The Pilot Two worlds collide when the Doctor meets Bill. A chance encounter with a girl with a star in her eye leads to a terrifying chase across time and space. Bill’s mind is opened to a Universe that is bigger and more exciting than she could possibly have imagined – but who…

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For the last few weeks there have been dark rumours about the fate of new Doctor Who companion Bill (played by Pearl Mackie), ever since a trailer for the upcoming series of the BBC sci-fi seemed to hint at her imminent demise. “I’m having the time of my life – and I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Bill says in the teaser, adding ominously: “Even if it kills me…” Separate to this, rumours have also abounded that Mackie might…

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