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Doctor Who’s new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, has just become a Doctor (updated with video)

Whilst the internet continues to debate his choice as the new Doctor, incoming Doctor Who showrunner has been at Edge Hill University this morning to accept an Honorary Doctorate in Literature In his address to graduands, he inevitably raised the issue of the new Doctor, acknowledging that he “appointed a new Doctor yesterday, made an … >

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Doctor Who: Chris Chibnall on why he finally took the job

With Doctor Who series 10 complete, and this year’s Christmas special filming, the Steven Moffat era of the show is finally drawing to a close. Once Moffat is done and dusted, the job of steering the Doctor’s adventures falls to Chris Chibnall, and as reported in Doctor Who Magazine, he’s admitted that he took his … >

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Chris Chibnall bringing in ‘entirely new writing team’ for ‘Doctor Who’ Season 11

Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss has revealed that new showrunner Chris Chibnall really will be starting with a totally clean slate next year. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as lead writer of Doctor Who in 2018, following current showrunner Steven Moffat’s final episode this Christmas. Speaking at the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival, RT asked Mark … >

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Steven Moffat reveals his advice for new ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Chris Chibnall

Departing Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed some tips for his replacement Chris Chibnall. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as lead writer of Doctor Who in 2018, following Peter Capaldi’s departure in this year’s Christmas special. Speaking to WorldScreen about his advice for Chibnall, Moffat commented: “Advice, oh Lord! First of all, he’s a very, very experienced showrunner himself, so … >

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New ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Chris Chibnall ‘tried to persuade Capaldi to stay’

Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat has revealed that Peter Capaldi “came close to staying” for a fourth season. Capaldi announced last month that he will be departing the show in this year’s Christmas special, which is also Moffat’s final episode as showrunner. The Thirteenth Doctor will make their debut in the festive episode, ahead of Chris Chibnall’s … >

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‘Broadchurch’ preview: Writer Chris Chibnall introduces Season 3

Broadchurch returns to ITV later this month for a final season. David Tennant and Olivia Colman are back as DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller, this time investigating a serious sexual assault in the Dorset community. Buy the Season 1-2 box set on Amazon here. Order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon here. Season … >

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