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 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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