The cast list for the first chapter of Doctor Who: Flux, The Halloween Apocalypse contains a very interesting name from Liverpool history. Steve Oram will play Joseph Williamson, a 19th century English eccentric, businessman, property owner and philanthropist who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge … >
The first chapter of Doctor Who: Flux, titled The Halloween Apocalypse is touted as a “universe-spanning adventure in space and time.” A synopsis was released: On Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life … >
According to Digiguide, the first episode, or chapter, of Doctor Who: Flux will air on BBC One at 6:25pm on 31 October. The last frame of the Doctor Who: Flux trailer for BBC America mentions a “GLOBAL PREMIERE EVENT.” The previous time the words “global premiere” were mentioned in relation to Doctor Who is when … >
In an exclusive interview with Doctor Who Magazine, costume and creature designer Ray Holman described the process of designing Sontarans for Doctor Who: Flux. Holman had the help of armour designer Robert Allsopp, prosthetics designer Danny Marie Elias and concept sketch artist Patrick Goddard. The Sontarans made their first on-screen appearance in the Doctor Who … >
In an exclusive interview with Doctor Who Magazine, showrunner Chris Chibnall discussed the writing and directing credits for Doctor Who: Flux. Each of the six episodes of Flux are written by Chibnall, except episode four, which he co-wrote with The Haunting of Villa Diodati writer Maxine Alderton. “She’s brilliant,” Chris Chibnall said of Alderton to … >
In a surprise announcement, we learn Russell T Davies is back as Doctor Who showrunner Here’s the BBC’s description: Russell T Davies will make an explosive return to screens to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who in 2023, and series beyond… Any fan fears of a lack of 60th anniversary are now quashed, and … >
Asked if he had a plan for the future of Doctor Who after 2022, BBC Drama Controller Piers Wenger stated at the Edinburgh TV Festival on 25 August 2021, “No, I don’t. As with any change of Doctor and showrunner, it will be ambitious and radical. We will have to look at the TV landscape … >
BBC America, in conjunction with AMC Channels, has released a promotional summary of Doctor Who Series 13 via Deadline. “She’s back. The Thirteenth Doctor is returning for the thirteenth series in what is set to be a six-part Event Serial. Since their last epic battle in Revolution of the Daleks, the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and … >
Michael Hirst was born on September 21 1952, in Bradford, West Yorkshire. He holds a First-class honor in English and American Literature from the University of Nottingham. But he also studied at trinity college in Oxford. He was initially poised to pursue academics as a field agent but changed his mind and decided to try … >
The Doctor Who panel from San Diego Comic-Con @ Home revealed the surname of John Bishop’s character. The new Doctor Who Series 13 companion’s full name is Dan Lewis. In a Zoom interview with Liverpool Media Academy students, John Bishop revealed that Dan is a native and resident of Liverpool. Although Bishop protested that this … >