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Andrea Laford

Doctor Who, Resolution: showrunner calls New Year’s special “the end of series special”

Earlier this month, CultBox posted an article which asked the question “Is the Doctor Who New Year’s special, ‘Resolution’ the de facto Series 11 finale?” At the Resolution screening at BFI Southbank on December 18, showrunner Chris Chibnall made a statement which seems to support this concept. The BBC released a teaser which leaves no doubt … >

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Doctor Who, Resolution: new photos released

A new set of production stills from the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Resolution were released by the BBC. I will provide some plot and cast information to go with them. Ryan Sinclair meets his father, Aaron in a Sheffield cafe. Ryan’s body language is not receptive. Love interests Mitch (Nikesh Patel) and Lin (Charlotte Ritchie). … >

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Doctor Who Composer: Chris Chibnall intended the thirteenth Doctor to be “morally” “steadfast”

In an interview with the LA Times, Doctor Who composer Segun Akinola revealed showrunner Chris Chibnall’s original intentions for the thirteenth Doctor’s attributes. “He mentioned hope and warmth, and essentially being quite a steadfast character as well, morally.” The thirteenth Doctor’s moral steadfastness is very apparent in Doctor Who Series 11, more so than any … >

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A Collection of Doctor Who Holiday Treats

Several Doctor Who-related photos and recordings can be found here. I will add to the collection as I find more so it might be worth it to to revisit this site in the days leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Day. Doctor Who ’Twas the Night Before Christmas narrated by Bradley Walsh. Christmas Dinner at … >

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Doctor Who, Resolution: screening at BFI Southbank

A screening of the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Resolution was held for the press and special guests at BFI Southbank in London, Tuesday evening, December 18. BBC Director-General Tony Hall and Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall both introduced the special prior to the screening. Doctor Who show runner Chris Chibnall now takes to the … >

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Doctor Who, Resolution: Ryan Sinclair and his father

There are several clues that Ryan Sinclair, played by Tosin Cole, will be reunited with his father in the the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Resolution. Ryan’s father Aaron is likely played by Daniel Adegboyega in the special. A character with the last name Sinclair was discovered on Adegboyega’s CV. Ryan’s father failed to attend … >

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Doctor Who, Resolution: director calls special a “popcorn” “blockbuster”

The director of the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Wayne Yip told Doctor Who Magazine that the the special, titled Resolution, will be a “blockbuster”. “I hope that new fans have a great time because it’s such a popcorn, blockbuster version of Doctor Who.” And, according to the magazine, “an ambitious opening sequence sets the tone … >

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Doctor Who, Resolution: the story behind the rainbow scarf

The inspiration for the rainbow scarf Jodie Whittaker wears in the Doctor Who New Year’s special, Resolution came from the series’ make-up designer Claire Pritchard-Jones and her husband, production designer Arwel Wyn Jones. Showrunner Chris Chibnall explains in Doctor Who Magazine. “Claire bought Arwel a scarf for Christmas. He wore it around the production. Ray … >

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