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Andrea Laford

Russell T Davies talks “exciting” Doctor Who scenes as programme films in Bristol

Russell T Davies sat down with Helena Bonham-Carter on Lorraine to talk with their host about their new drama Nolly on Wednesday morning, 8 February. Host Lorraine Kelly didn’t fail to ask showrunner Russell T Davies about Doctor Who and Davies was happy to oblige. “Very excited! We’re shooting now,” Davies told Lorraine. “Lovely Ncuti … >

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Doctor Who filming in Bristol with Millie Gibson and Anita Dobson

The area of Frederick Place in the Clifton section of Bristol was decorated for Christmas as a crew filmed scenes for the 2023 Doctor Who festive special with Millie Gibson and Anita Dobson on 7 February. @bristol_filming @DoctorWhoPN set dressing continues today on Frederick Place for Doctor Who. #dwsr pic.twitter.com/Po7hLpVhaM — Bristol Mosaic (@BristolMosaic) February … >

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Doctor Who Series 12 director Julie Anne Robertson

Doctor Who Series 14: new director, crew announced

According to script editor Scott Handcock’s Production Notes in Doctor Who Magazine 587, The director for Block Three of Doctor Who Series 14 is Julie Anne Robinson. Robinson is a BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated director who developed several television series, both in the United States and abroad. Her credits include Bridgerton, The Catch, One for … >

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Doctor Who showrunner reveals new 60th anniversary trailer clues

In his Letter from the Showrunner in Doctor Who Magazine 587, Russell T Davies revealed new information about scenes in the Doctor Who 50th anniversary teaser trailer. Three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials will air later this year. Davies revealed that the trailer only shows scenes from Special One, directed by Rachel Talalay and rumoured … >

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Doctor Who executive producer on “impossible” TARDIS interior

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 … >

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Doctor Who Series 14: Jack Forsyth-Noble joins cast

Actor Jack Forsyth-Noble was announced in Doctor Who Magazine 587 as present on the first day of Doctor Who Series 14 filming playing a character named Will. “What an absolute treat to join the Whoniverse at such an exciting time for the show! [Showrunner] Russell [T. Davies] has brought together a kind and incredibly talented … >

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Doctor Who Magazine 587 cover commemorates Chris Boucher

The cover of Doctor Who Magazine 587 features a Voc from The Robots of Death as a tribute to screenwriter Chris Boucher who died in December 2022. The magazine features a tribute to Boucher titled Tesh and Blood which includes contributions from producer Philip Hinchcliffe and actress Louise Jameson, who played Leela. Boucher was responsible … >

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Russell T Davies praises Ncuti Gatwa’s first Doctor Who read-through

Despite having filmed Doctor Who on location on 17 December, Ncuti Gatwa had his first full Doctor Who read-through only recently, according to an interview with Russell T Davies published in GQ on 27 January. “Last night we had Ncuti’s first read-through. He’s so unbelievably stunning. I can’t wait for you to see him. He … >

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