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Yasmin Finney

Yasmin Finney joins Doctor Who cast

Heartstopper actress Yasmin Finney has joined the cast of Doctor Who playing a character named Rose. 18-year-old Finney received rave reviews across the globe for her captivating performance as Elle Argent in Heartstopper. “If anyone would have told 8 year old Yasmin that one day she’d be part of this iconic show, I would have … >

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Ncuti Gatwa on how Doctor Who helps people feel seen

In a handful of interviews on the red carpet at the BAFTA awards in London in May 8, new Doctor Who lead Ncuti (pronounced “Shooty”) Gatwa and showrunner Russell T Davies spoke of Gatwa’s recent casting announcement and plans for the programme. In two separate interviews, Gatwa explained how Doctor Who helps people feel seen. … >

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Doctor Who BBC Centenary Special - Regeneration

Doctor Who BBC Centenary Special: what is known so far

Doctor Who will return in autumn of 2022 with an as-yet-untitled special which will air as part of the BBC’s centenary celebration. Jodie Whittaker’s last episode as the thirteenth Doctor is billed as a feature-length epic battle for survival. The Cast: Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor Mandip Gill as Yaz John Bishop as Dan Bradley … >

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Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils – behind the scenes

Legend of the Sea Devils, is the swashbuckling Doctor Who Easter special written by Ella Road and Chris Chibnall and directed by Haolu Wang. What follows are select behind-the-scenes media from the cast and crew of the making of the episode. Chris Chibnall, executive producer Mat Strevens, production designer Dafydd Shurmer, costume designer Ray Holman, … >

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Doctor Who showrunner almost quit in 2020

The challenges of production during the pandemic almost curtailed plans for a thirteenth series of Doctor Who, according to Chris Chibnall in a Radio Times interview. “That we made Doctor Who at all during the past two years is a miracle. There was a point around April/May 2020 where it looked like we’d have to … >

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