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New Doctor Who trailer for 60th Anniversary Specials released

New Doctor Who trailer for 60th Anniversary Specials released

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Just as viewers were about to enter the ballroom for the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, they were transported to the TARDIS with an exclusive new trailer revealing more of what’s to come when Doctor Who returns this November. “If destiny exists, then it is heading for Donna Noble…” Partners in crime once more! – Destiny isn’t done with the Doctor and Donna just yet… The brand new trailer features Neil Patrick Harris waltzing onto the scene,…

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Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration announced by BBC Radio 2

Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration announced by BBC Radio 2

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An epic concert will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 this autumn to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who. The event joins a packed line-up of festivities, which include Russell T Davies’s trilogy of special episodes – leading into the much-anticipated season 14 – and a new Big Finish storyline titled Once and Future. Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration will take place at BBC Hoddinott Hall in the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, where the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the BBC…

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An End Which Spells A New Beginning…

An End Which Spells A New Beginning…

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We wanted to give fans, friends and families a lovely little Christmas present – with a promise that 2023 will be a riot of Doctor Who goodness! — Russell T Davies, showrunner As a special Christmas treat, Doctor Who landed a sixty second action packed trailer today giving viewers a glimpse of what’s to come as the show prepares to enter its 60th year. With David Tennant back as the Doctor, the three specials will air in November 2023 before Ncuti Gatwa takes control of…

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Doctor Who composer confirms Jodie Whittaker’s final special is his last

Doctor Who composer confirms Jodie Whittaker’s final special is his last

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Doctor Who composer Segun Akinola has confirmed he will be leaving the BBC series following Jodie Whittaker’s final special as the Thirteenth Doctor. In a post on Twitter, Akinola shared a photograph of a recent music score for Doctor Who, which had been autographed by members of the show’s cast and crew. “Three Series, One Doctor, Four companions. The last few years on #doctorwho have been an amazing experience,” he wrote. “I’d planned to stay for as long as Chris & Jodie were…

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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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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…

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Doctor Who gains its own heartstopper as Yasmin Finney joins cast

Doctor Who gains its own heartstopper as Yasmin Finney joins cast

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Yasmin Finney has joined the cast of Doctor Who playing the character of Rose and is filming scenes that are due to air in 2023 to coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary. Currently captivating audiences with her performance as Elle Argent in Heartstopper, Yasmin is receiving rave reviews across the globe. Another Rose?🌹➕🔷 https://t.co/wclrvdmSBp — Bad Wolf (@BadWolf_TV) May 16, 2022 Speaking of joining Doctor Who Yasmin says: “If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day…

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Russell T Davies to return as Doctor Who showrunner

Russell T Davies to return as Doctor Who showrunner

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Multi award-winning Russell T Davies will take control of the TARDIS once more as the next Doctor Who showrunner, succeeding Chris Chibnall, who departs next year. Russell T Davies will make an explosive return to screens to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who in 2023, and series beyond. BBC Studios is partnering with Bad Wolf to produce. Responsible for Doctor Who’s revival in 2005, Davies is credited with propelling the show into a global phenomenon and making it one…

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Russell T Davies says Doctor Who should have Marvel-style shared universe of spin-offs

Russell T Davies says Doctor Who should have Marvel-style shared universe of spin-offs

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Russell T Davies has said that the BBC’s long-running sci-fi franchise Doctor Who should have a vast shared universe similar to that of Marvel and Star Wars. The prolific screenwriter became a household name for his work on Doctor Who during the Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant eras of the show. A decade on from his departure after handing the reins to Steven Moffatt, Davies’ opinions still holds a lot of sway among fans of the sci-fi series and his latest idea…

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Doctor Who: Rose sequel “Revenge of the Nestene” released online

Doctor Who: Rose sequel “Revenge of the Nestene” released online

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If the worldwide simultaneous rewatch of Rose wasn’t enough Doctor Who nostalgia for you, then we have good news – because former series showrunner Russell T Davies has written a new coda for the 2005 episode, which has been released online. Starring Jacob Dudman (who you may recognise from various Doctor Who impression videos as well as a lot of Big Finish productions), the episode is called Revenge of the Nestene, and follows what happened next to the Auton leader after he was seemingly…

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Russell T Davies writes a prequel to Doctor Who – Rose.

Russell T Davies writes a prequel to Doctor Who – Rose.

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Fans around the world will be remembering and reminiscing this anniversary with a live stream of Rose, with many using the hashtag #TripofaLifetime to chat on Twitter (including showrunner and writer of Rose Russell T Davies himself!). Why not join in from 7pm GMT? All episodes from Series 1 to 12 of Doctor Who are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. To celebrate this, and to unite fans of Doctor Who around the world, Russell T Davies has written an introduction…

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