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William Russell is a Record Breaker!

William Russell is a Record Breaker!

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Whether you are a long-time fan of the sci-fi BBC series Dr Who or if you joined with more recent Doctors, you might remember Ian Chesterton. Science teacher and companion of the First Doctor (then portrayed by William Hartnell), Chesterton was part of the original cast and appeared for a total of 77 episodes. It’s with this role that the British actor William Russell not only made sci-fi TV history, but also broke a Guinness World Records title with his reappearance in…

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Millie Gibson joins cast of Doctor Who as companion to the Fifteenth Doctor

Millie Gibson joins cast of Doctor Who as companion to the Fifteenth Doctor

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Millie Gibson has landed the role of Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s new companion. Starring alongside Ncuti Gatwa, Millie will make her debut over the festive season in 2023 when the Fifteenth Doctor takes control of the TARDIS. Recently, it was announced that the BBC and Disney Branded Television have joined forces to make Disney+ the new global home, outside of the UK and Ireland, for future seasons of Doctor Who. Best known for her role as Coronation Street’s Kellie Neelan,…

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Children in Need: Doctor Who companion to be revealed live on BBC fundraiser

Children in Need: Doctor Who companion to be revealed live on BBC fundraiser

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A companion for Ncuti Gatwa’s new Time Lord on Doctor Who is to be announced live on this year’s Children in Need show later. Gatwa is due to become the 15th Doctor over the festive period in 2023, and will have just one companion for his adventures on the BBC One show. Get ready to meet the new #DoctorWho companion tonight, exclusively on @BBCCiN in the UK ❤️❤️➕♦️ pic.twitter.com/BFJ2txNLCl — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) November 18, 2022 The BBC Children in Need…

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Doctor Who Makes The Top 10 on BBC iPlayer!

Doctor Who Makes The Top 10 on BBC iPlayer!

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The most-watched boxsets and live events on iPlayer between July and September* are: Rank Programme Streams 1 Commonwealth Games 52.5m 2 Wimbledon 28.2m 3 The Capture 24.0m 4 Celebrity MasterChef 18.5m 5 Women’s Euro 2022 15.7m 6 The Secrets She Keeps 15.2m 7 Top Gear 14.2m 8 Shetland 12.4m 9 Doctor Who 11.1m 10 Match of the Day 10.9m *Excluding continuing series like EastEnders, news and children’s content

‘Doctor Who is critical to the BBC’, says boss Charlotte Moore

‘Doctor Who is critical to the BBC’, says boss Charlotte Moore

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Moore said “the fact that the Doctor himself regenerates is a great symbol for the whole of the BBC”. With Jodie Whittaker having just bowed out of Doctor Who as the Thirteenth Doctor, and David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa both incoming as the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors respectively, the long-running sci-fi show is in a particularly transitional period. As the series ramps up to its whopping 60th anniversary next year, the BBC’s chief content officer Charlotte Moore has stressed the show’s ongoing importance to…

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Power Of The Doctor: Breaks 5M Viewers!

Power Of The Doctor: Breaks 5M Viewers!

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This episode was the last of three specials that aired this year, and marked Jodie Whittaker’s final adventure as the Thirteenth Doctor. Written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Jamie Magnus Stone, the feature-length special also starred Mandip Gill, John Bishop, Sophie Aldred, Janet Fielding and Sacha Dhawan. The overnight rating for its broadcast on Sunday 23 October was 3.6m (21.7%) on BBC One. It peaked with just over 4m towards 9pm with the regeneration scene and David Tennant’s shock…

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BBC and Disney Branded Television join forces on Doctor Who

BBC and Disney Branded Television join forces on Doctor Who

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Disney+ is to become the new global home for upcoming seasons of Doctor Who outside of the UK and Ireland. The BBC continues as Doctor Who’s exclusive home in the UK – new episodes will premiere on the BBC and Disney+ in late 2023. Today the BBC and Disney Branded Television – two giants of entertainment – have come together to transform Doctor Who into a global franchise for UK audiences and the rest of the world. 📢 A new…

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The Power of the Doctor: Overnight Ratings

The Power of the Doctor: Overnight Ratings

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As reported by Lizo Mzimba at the BBC, 4.04 m viewers watched as Jodie Whittaker regenerated into David Tennant at the conclusion of last night’s The Power of the Doctor. The programme average was 3.71 m. Although, as always, that figure is likely to rise significantly with catch up viewing #DavidTennant #DoctorWho The 90 minute Doctor Who special was the fourth most watched programme of the day. After – Strictly Results (8.01m) Antiques Roadshow (4.44m) BBC News (3.88m) https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/1584464305742749697

David Tennant is the Fourteenth Doctor!

David Tennant is the Fourteenth Doctor!

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Here they come… As Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor regenerated on Sunday 23rd October, it was none other than David Tennant who appeared as the Fourteenth Doctor. But what has led to the return of a much loved face? "Can someone tell me what the hell is going on here?" #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/DSvzlBzDjb — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) October 23, 2022 #DoctorWho: Watch Jodie Whittaker's regeneration as she leaves the TARDIS for the final time…https://t.co/dvxHs0VkYZ — TV Zone (@tvukzone) October 23, 2022 Salute to…

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