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Doctor Who Unleashed | Season 2 Preview (BBC Three)

Doctor Who Unleashed | Season 2 Preview (BBC Three)

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A brand new series of Doctor Who means a brand new series of Doctor Who Unleashed, the ultimate companion series airing straight after each episode on BBC Three.

The access all areas show will once again give viewers an unmissable insight into the world of Doctor Who with exclusive interviews with the stars in front of the camera, as well as those behind it.

Host Steffan Powell will assume the keys to the TARDIS once again and, after every episode of Doctor Who, viewers can switch over to BBC Three or iPlayer as Steffan takes viewers on a journey showing them just how this out of this world drama is made.
 
In the new series, audiences join The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) on an epic quest to get Belinda back to Earth. But a mysterious force is stopping their return and the time-travelling TARDIS team must face great dangers, ferocious enemies and wilder terrors than ever before.
 
 

The TARDIS is getting ready to take viewers on another thrilling journey through time and space, with some new voices joining for season 2. Juno Dawson, Inua Ellams, Pete McTighe and Sharma Angel-Walfall are the new writers who have stepped on board.

Season two will officially launch on Saturday 12 April at 8am on BBC iPlayer and later that day on BBC One in the UK. At the same time, those outside of the UK can watch the Doctor and Belinda on their epic adventures on Disney+ where available.
Doctor Who Will Celebrate Its Revival’s Big Anniversary With a New Documentary

Doctor Who Will Celebrate Its Revival’s Big Anniversary With a New Documentary

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Speaking to io9, showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed that a new documentary will look back on the making of Doctor Who‘s return–and why it’s happening a little later than you might expect.

Last week, Doctor Who marked a major milestone—the 20th anniversary of the airing of “Rose”, the landmark episode that brought the show back to TV after 16 years in hiatus, kicking off a whole new era. But it did so in a relatively quiet manner compared to Who‘s usual recent grand anniversary overtures. But it turns out there’s a reason for that—and that soon enough, it’ll be rectified.

Speaking to io9 over Zoom ahead of the series’ latest return in a few weeks, showrunner Russell T Davies exclusively confirmed there are plans for an hour-long episode of Doctor Who Unleashed, the series’ behind-the-scenes companion show, that will explore and celebrate the making of Doctor Who‘s revival era. It will air in the coming months on the BBC iPlayer in the UK, and worldwide on Doctor Who‘s YouTube channel.

The reason it didn’t arrive timed to the anniversary of “Rose”? Well, in part, Davies himself.

“To be honest, [the anniversary wasn’t on my mind]. I’m very much aware how on Disney+ worldwide, going to some territories that have never had Doctor Who before,” Davies told io9 as he reflected on the latest season of the show airing so close to the 20th anniversary of “Rose”. “There are some people watching this to who Ncuti is the Doctor—the number one, their Doctor, and so you’ve got to bear that in mind. That’s always been the case, for many years, to look for that new audience. So I actually thought it’d be a bit backward, be a bit heavy handed to [acknowledge]… and now we’re here and I’m kind of slightly kicking myself, because everyone seems to be full of joy about it!”

Seeing that joy in the build up to the anniversary ultimately spurred Davies into realizing the series should also celebrate in some way too, and chose to do so with the new documentary. “It’s coming out late, because I was the one saying ‘let’s not do anything!’,” Davies laughed. “And then quite late in the day I changed my mind! ‘Everyone’s talking about it, let’s do something!’. So we are.”

 

BBC Children in Need 2023 – Doctor Who Scene

BBC Children in Need 2023 – Doctor Who Scene

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A special-one-off Doctor Who scene starring the fourteenth Doctor, David Tennant. Fans can also catch a glimpse behind the scenes of making the scene in an exclusive episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, which will be available on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Children in Need will air at 7:00pm on BBC One, Friday 17th November 2023 and will be available to catch up on BBC iPlayer.

Doctor Who: Unleashed is set to land on BBC Three

Doctor Who: Unleashed is set to land on BBC Three

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Over the years, I meet so many people who were inspired to find careers in TV, because of the behind-the-scenes material the BBC would show. And now it’s back, in the grand old tradition of Doctor Who Confidential, but in a brand new form, Unleashed! So a whole new generation – and faithful fans of old – can see what the stars and the crew get up to behind the cameras.

— Russell T Davies, Doctor Who Showrunner
Just as you come out from behind the sofa, it is time to step behind the scenes as Doctor Who: Unleashed lands on BBC Three and iPlayer this November. A brand new access all areas show, Doctor Who: Unleashed will give viewers an unmissable insight into the world of Doctor Who. Host Steffan Powell (BBC Gaming Correspondent and former Radio 1 Newsbeat Presenter) has been given the keys to the TARDIS and, after every episode of Doctor Who, viewers can switch over to BBC Three or iPlayer as Steffan takes viewers on a journey showing them just how this out of this world drama is made. With exclusive interviews with the stars in front of the camera, as well as those behind it, Unleashed is the ultimate companion to Doctor Who. Doctor Who: Unleashed has been produced by Bright Branch Media for BBC Studios for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.Russell T Davies, Doctor Who Showrunner says:

“Over the years, I meet so many people who were inspired to find careers in TV, because of the behind-the-scenes material the BBC would show. And now it’s back, in the grand old tradition of Doctor Who Confidential, but in a brand new form, Unleashed! So a whole new generation – and faithful fans of old – can see what the stars and the crew get up to behind the cameras.”

Jo Pearce, Bright Branch Creative Director and Doctor Who: Unleashed Executive Producer says:

“This series gives audiences access to all areas, led brilliantly by Steffan Powell, viewers are invited to see what really goes into the making of Doctor Who. It’s been such a privilege to create this show and we’re so grateful to the cast and crew who welcomed us in and allowed us to tell the story behind the drama.”

Fiona Campbell, Controller, Youth Audience (BBC iPlayer and BBC Three) says:

“Doctor Who is a show that needs no introduction, so it goes without saying that BBC Three and iPlayer are thrilled to introduce this incredible new series that invites viewers into the world of Doctor Who, showing them just what really goes on.:

Steffan Powell, Host of Doctor Who: Unleashed says:

“When you’re told Russell T Davies is asking for you to present a show, you say, ‘when does he want me?’ Doesn’t matter, I’ll be there… There’s a really fun and fascinating group of people bringing Doctor Who to life – I can’t wait for the audience to meet them. I’m so chuffed to have been trusted to help tell, in all its glory, the story of what goes into making the magic happen.”

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Doctor Who: Unleashed is a new 30 minute factual entertainment series produced by Bright Branch for BBC Studios for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning and Fiona Campbell, Controller of Youth Audience (BBC Three and BBC iPlayer). The Executive Producer for Bright Branch is Jo Pearce and the Series Producer is Ian Durham. The Commissioning Editors for the BBC are Rachel Ashdown and Pinki Chambers.

Steffan is a presenter and journalist from the Amman Valley in South Wales. A familiar voice to millions following his years working on BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, he became BBC News’ first ever Gaming and Culture Correspondent in 2021. He is often seen reporting across BBC News programmes like the 6 and 10pm TV News. He’s presented the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall and was a member of the BBC radio presentation team for the King’s Coronation. He can often be heard presenting on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and seen presenting factual entertainment programmes on Welsh language TV station S4C.

Doctor Who ‘gets behind-the-scenes spin-off series on BBC Three’

Doctor Who ‘gets behind-the-scenes spin-off series on BBC Three’

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Ncuti Gatwa at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2022 after party
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The reported show will begin with the 60th anniversary special and the surprise return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate.

Returning Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has commissioned a special behind-the-scenes series ahead of the next season with new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, according to reports.

The BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off series will be titled Doctor Who: Unleashed and give fans a sneak-peek at the filming process, beginning with the 60th anniversary special next year and the surprise return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate, according to The Mirror.

The series will apparently be similar in format to Doctor Who Confidential, the behind-the-scenes sister show that ran from 2005 to 2012. It will reportedly continue to air alongside the next full season.

A source told the publication that Davies is “aware that Doctor Who fans can never get enough content” and that he thought “the time was right to bring back a behind-the-scenes show which will document their comebacks and show how the special was made”.

Speaking earlier this year ahead of the broadcast return of BBC Three, the channel’s controller Fiona Campbell teased “potentially very exciting things under discussion” when asked whether former shows such as Doctor Who Confidential could make a return.

“But we’re in this new world, we’ve just come out of COVID and everybody’s schedules are being reassessed so it changes all the time,” she added. “It’s very exciting but it does change – it’s very fast-moving at the minute.”

GNR will bring you more news as we get it! (Ed)