Start date confirmed for new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’

BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off will launch next month, it has been officially announced this afternoon. The first two episodes of Class will be made available online on BBC Three from Saturday 22 October. The opening instalments of the eight-part YA sci-fi drama are titled ‘For Tonight We Might Die’ and ‘The Coach with the Dragon Tattoo’. BBC … >

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BBC says new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off is NOT suitable for kids to watch

The storylines in BBC Three’s Class will apparently contain some “mature themes,” viewers have been warned. Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill Academy, the eight-part YA sci-fi series will premiere on BBC Three online and air on BBC One in October. Peter Capaldi is rumoured to be guest starring in the first episode of the new Doctor Who spin-off, which … >

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Confirmed: Peter Capaldi will be appearing in ‘Class’!

As rumoured, Peter Capaldi will indeed be guest starring in BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill Academy, the eight-part YA sci-fi series will premiere on BBC Three online and air on BBC One in October. The Mirror reports that “Peter Capaldi’s Doctor is to guest star in the opening episode of Class.” An … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ to explore ‘real consequences’ of Whoniverse

Class creator and YA author Patrick Ness has revealed that his new Doctor Who spin-off is not “necessarily a ‘young show’.” Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill Academy, the eight-part series will premiere on BBC Three and on BBC One in October. Ness told Empire: “Coal Hill has existed in Doctor Who since literally episode one. The Doctor’s granddaughter went there. So … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ set to start in October

BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off will apparently begin in October. Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill Academy, Class began filming in Cardiff in April and “will shine a light on a whole new corner of the Whoniverse.” The cast of the eight-part YA series is led Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah as four Sixth Formers, … >

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‘Class’ writer confirms LGBT lead character for ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off

BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off will have an LGBT lead character, the show’s writer has announced. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class began filming in Cardiff in April. The eight-part series is set in contemporary London at Coal Hill School and “will shine a light on a whole new corner of the Whoniverse.” Ness revealed the news on Twitter … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ finds a Canadian broadcaster

Class is going to air in Canada on the Space channel. Space announced yesterday that the new Doctor Who spin-off will be shown “during the 2016/2017 season.” Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class began filming in Cardiff in April. The eight-part series will premiere in the UK on BBC Three this autumn and in the US on BBC … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ will air on BBC One after online debut

We’ve had lots of messages asking if Class will get a traditional television broadcast in the UK. The new eight-part Doctor Who spin-off, created by YA author Patrick Ness, began filming in Cardiff in April and will premiere on BBC Three this autumn. BBC Three became an online-only channel earlier this year, meaning that viewers need an internet connection to watch … >

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‘Class’ spoilers: Filming pics reveal VERY exciting visitor in ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off

Filming on BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off has been continuing in Cardiff this week, with last night’s shoot featuring the appearance of a familiar prop. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah as four Sixth Formers at Coal Hill School, with Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street) playing a teacher. SPOILERS BELOW … >

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