The second director for the new season of Doctor Who has been revealed. Bill Anderson – a newcomer to Doctor Who – will be helming episodes, it has been confirmed on the online CV of new companion actress Pearl Mackie. Anderson has previously directed episodes of Spooks, Lewis, Taggart, DCI Banks and Mr Selfridge. He … >
In a particularly masochistic mood? Then why don’t you remind yourselves of a few of the most heartbreaking moments in Russell T Davies’ era of Doctor Who… 10) “I am your mummy. I will always be your mummy. I’m so sorry. I am so, so sorry.” In ‘The Doctor Dances’, Nancy reveals to the … >
Steven Moffat has hinted that big changes are ahead in his final season as Doctor Who showrunner. It was announced in January that Moffat will step down as lead writer after eight years, with Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall taking over for 2018’s season. Season 10’s opening episode began filming in Cardiff last week, with Pearl Mackie filming her first scenes as new companion Bill and … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has described his third year in the role as “a tough, time time.” The year’s production was reportedly “fraught with difficulties” and featured the departure of Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill halfway through Season 7, the show’s 50th anniversary special and the departure of Matt Smith in 2013’s Christmas special. Moffat … >
With Steven Moffat’s final season as Doctor Who showrunner set to air next spring, fans are already getting excited about what to expect from his replacement. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner in 2018 and a Doctor Who fan has put together a great trailer featuring footage from the five episodes he’s written so far. Chibnall … >
Matt Lucas has recorded a short behind the scenes video on location to celebrate his first day back filming Doctor Who. It was officially announced earlier this month that the comedy actor will be joining the cast of Doctor Who as a regular in Season 10, which began filming last week. Lucas commented: “We’re at Cardiff University today, doing some running around.” The Little Britain … >
Doctor Who actor David Tennant recently revealed who he’d choose as his fantasy dinner party guests. Taking part in a 60-Second Challenge set by BAFTA Guru, the YouTube channel from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Tennant also responds to questions like “Who or what made you want to become an actor?”, “Sum up your job in … >
Former Doctor Who star Karen Gillan has just posted an old video online – and it’s super creepy. The clip sees Gillan trying to nap on a table in between filming on Doctor Who, while Matt Smith and Arthur Darvill sing to her. Their lyrics include such lines as “with pursey lips and quivering face, you are in a disgraceful … >
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston broke down on Good Morning Britain yesterday as he recalled being bullied as a child. The 52-year-old actor made an emotional appearance on the show to campaign against playground bullying. Eccleston confessed that being bullied aged five had “really coloured my life” and told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid that he was also “ashamed” to have been a … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says he “slightly fumbled” the launch of last year’s season. Season 9 continued the previous season‘s line-up of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Jenna Coleman as companion Clara Oswald. The launch trailer concluded with the line: “Same old, same old, just the Doctor and Clara Oswald in the TARDIS.” It was the first … >