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Doctor Who’s The Power of the Doctor cast and Chris Chibnall on Jodie Whittaker’s final adventure

Doctor Who’s The Power of the Doctor cast and Chris Chibnall on Jodie Whittaker’s final adventure

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There will be laughter, there will be huge jeopardy, and there will be tears at the departure of the Thirteenth Doctor. It’s the biggest threat the Doctor has ever faced – and that any Doctor has ever faced – to their life or lives. — Chris Chibnall In a feature-length Special to mark her last adventure, Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor must fight for her very existence, against her deadliest enemies: the Daleks, the Cybermen and her arch-nemesis, the Master. Who is…

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Legend of The Sea Devils cast tease sword fights, serious conversations and “something big around the corner”

Legend of The Sea Devils cast tease sword fights, serious conversations and “something big around the corner”

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In a swashbuckling special adventure, the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Yaz (Mandip Gill) and Dan (John Bishop) come face to fin with one of the Doctor’s oldest adversaries: the Sea Devils. Why has legendary pirate queen Madam Ching come searching for a lost treasure? What terrifying forces lurk beneath the oceans of the nineteenth century? And did Yaz really have to dress Dan up as a pirate? Legend of the Sea Devils is the second in a trio of specials airing…

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First draft for tactile Doctor Who book delivered to visually impaired fan

First draft for tactile Doctor Who book delivered to visually impaired fan

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Visually impaired fan Louis Moorhouse has received the first draft of the first book of Doctor Who Living Paintings for review. Blind since he was 18 months old, 20-year-old Moorhouse from Bradford, England spearheaded a fundraising campaign to help the publisher Living Paintings create Doctor Who Touch-to-See books which would help blind fans like him enjoy and engage with Doctor Who on a whole new level. The publisher agreed if Moorhouse could raise the funds for research and development. Doctor Who Touch to See books will be sent out across the…

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Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave Doctor Who in a trio of Specials in 2022

Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave Doctor Who in a trio of Specials in 2022

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Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave Doctor Who in a trio of Specials, culminating in an epic blockbuster Special to air in autumn 2022 as part of the BBC’s Centenary celebrations. Having been in charge of the TARDIS since filming for the Thirteenth Doctor began in 2017, Showrunner Chris Chibnall and the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, have confirmed they will be moving on from the most famous police box on Earth – and the universe. BREAKING: Jodie Whittaker and…

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The BBC is “a very long way from wanting to rest” Doctor Who, says Drama boss

The BBC is “a very long way from wanting to rest” Doctor Who, says Drama boss

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Doctor Who fans can breathe easy, as controller of BBC drama commissioning Piers Wenger has insisted there are no plans for the series to take a break. Speaking at a BBC Drama launch event, Wenger told the press that the BBC is “a very long way from wanting to rest” the sci-fi show. The current series of Doctor Who – its 12th since the show was relaunched in 2005 – will draw to a close on Sunday (1st March), with star Jodie…

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Interviews With The Stars Of Series 12

Interviews With The Stars Of Series 12

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Jodie Whittaker (The Doctor) How does it feel to be returning as The Doctor? Really exciting. My series one (Series Eleven) was so full of excitement and nervousness for me because I was the first female, there’s a lot of noise around that. For yourself, you’re making these choices and you’re yet to know if they work or if it’s the direction you want to go in but you’re lucky with this job, it’s ten episodes per series so you…

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Doctor Who, Spyfall: screening at BFI Southbank

Doctor Who, Spyfall: screening at BFI Southbank

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A screening of the Doctor Who, Series 12 opening episode Spyfall, Part 1 was held for the press and special guests at BFI Southbank in London, Wednesday evening, December 17. A few journalists and a number of children where invited to the screening. Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Spyfall co-star Sir Lenny Henry were present at the screening, as were showrunner Chris Chibnall and composer Segun Akinola. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6NOCmHF47v/?utm_source=ig_embed Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and Bradley Walsh attending the Doctor Who photocall held at…

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Doctor Who departure rumours branded “nonsense” by insiders

Doctor Who departure rumours branded “nonsense” by insiders

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Rumours have swirled over the last couple of days that Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has quit the long-running BBC sci-fi series, with unsubstantiated reports also suggesting that lead actor Jodie Whittaker has departed in sympathy. However, according to RadioTimes.com we now understand that there is no truth in the speculation about Chibnall and/or Whittaker’s departures, with show insiders bewildered by false rumours that they say bear little resemblance to the reality of series 12 filming. “This is all total…

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