The Giggle is the third of three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials to appear in November. Here is what we know about the one-hour special so far. The sequence of events depicted here may not be accurate because it is difficult to discern from a few trailer scenes. This is our best guess. The TARDIS … >
The drama chronicling the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper includes Toby Jones, David Morrissey, Katherine Kelly and Daniel Mays. Updated 01/09/23: ITV deliver the trailer for its intense new drama The Long Shadow. With a stellar cast, the series chronicles the hunt to catch the Yorkshire Ripper – the biggest manhunt in British history. There’s still … >
On 13 May, 2023, a new trailer gave viewers another exciting glimpse of what to expect this November for Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary, and it exclusively revealed the titles of the three specials. The titles for the three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials are: The Star Beast Wild Blue Yonder The Giggle Doctor Who Showrunner … >
In Doctor Who Magazine 587, executive producer Joel Collins, who hired Phil Sims as Doctor Who production designer, spoke of the “impossible” design concept ultimately chosen for the new TARDIS interior set. “We talked thorough various concepts with [showrunner] Russell [T Davies], and there was one rough idea that was just too ambitious, and too … >
In an exclusive update to Doctor Who Magazine 586 on production from his office at Wolf Studios in Cardiff, executive producer Phil Collinson hinted that we might see more of character Shirley Anne Bingham beyond the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials. “It’s our great delight to show an all-too-brief moment of Ruth Madeley as Shirley … >
On December 25, 2022, a sixty-second trailer, publicity photos and some statements were released for the three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials to air in 2023. What follows is a breakdown of the trailer complete with screen shots and information. It opens with a shot of London highlighting Tower Bridge. Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant): “I … >
In an interview in the special issue of Doctor Who Magazine: Guest Stars, Andy Pryor, who has been Doctor Who’s casting director since 2005 and will continue into specials to air in 2023, has revealed plans to make future Doctor Who more diverse than ever before. “I like to cast as inclusively as possible,” Pryor … >
According to an article published in The Sun, the new TARDIS interior set in the process of construction at Wolf Studios Wales may contain ramps and a lift. The Sun’s source said “These modifications aren’t just a sign of changing times, they’re also down to some of the characters who’ll feature on the show. Returning … >
New companion Hebe Harrison joins Old Sixie and Mel for Water Worlds. Classic Doctors and new faces are all the rage at the moment, with the incoming RTD2 era filming scenes for Doctor Who‘s 60th Anniversary celebrations on the streets of London (spoilers!) However, it will be a long time until we see the fruits … >
The BBC has revealed details of the cast for The Cleaner As we first reported in August, Greg Davies is to star in The Cleaner, a remake of German crime scene cleaner comedy Der Tatortreiniger. Now we can report further casting details. The cast includes: Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), David Mitchell (Upstart Crow, Back), Stephanie Cole (Still Open … >