The co-creator of The Sarah Jane Adventures previously co-wrote 2009’s ‘The Waters of Mars’ with Russell T Davies and is currently the lead writer of CBBC’s Wizards vs Aliens.
Peter Capaldi completed his first full day of Doctor Who filming yesterday as production began on the new series.
Phil Ford’s episode will be directed by Ben Wheatley (Sightseers), who will also direct Episode 1.
Filming on Series 8 will take place in Cardiff until August.
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