Writer Steven Moffat been discussing his post-Doctor Who plans. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as Doctor Who showrunner from Steven Moffat following Peter Capaldi’s departure in this year’s Christmas special. Speaking to WorldScreen about what’s next for him after Doctor Who, Moffat commented: “I’ve got one thing I’m quite excited about. I can’t talk about it yet. He … >
If there’s a defining theme that seems to run through Broadchurch 3, but is particularly prominent in this third episode, it’s toxic masculinity. As Hardy says, “it makes me ashamed to be a man”. Chris Chibnall’s script dwells on the many ways the men of Broadchurch act suspiciously, defensively or even aggressively at the thought of … >
The second episode of Broadchurch 3 wastes no time in launching us into Hardy and Miller’s investigation into the brutal rape of Trish Winterman we saw reported to the police in last week’s premiere. Offering up a range of new characters and suspects to keep us – and the police – guessing, it’s an effective … >
The titles for the first five episodes of this year’s Doctor Who season may have been slyly unveiled in the new teaser trailer. 12 new episodes have been filming in Cardiff since June 2016, with Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas joining Capaldi as the Doctor’s latest companions, Bill Potts and Nardole. Here’s everything we know so far … >
On the basis of last night’s episode, Broadchurch has gone beyond a mere crime drama serial to something gut-wrenching, humane and deeply empathetic, rivalling the moving portrayal of grief in its first season four years ago. 2015’s second season was something of a disappointment in the muddled way it portrayed Britain’s legal system and tried … >
Doctor Who writer Neil Gaiman has revealed who he thinks should play the next Doctor. Peter Capaldi announced last month that he will be departing the show in this year’s Christmas special. The Thirteenth Doctor will make their debut in the festive episode, ahead of Chris Chibnall’s first season as new showrunner in autumn 2018. Gaiman … >
ITV has confirmed the start date for the final season of Broadchurch. 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. … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has hinted that fans might not have seen the last of River Song in the show. Played by Alex Kingston, the character made her (non-chronological) debut in ‘Silence in the Library’ in 2008. River Song was last seen in 2015’s Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’, which appeared to be the final time … >
One of the most subtle and gifted actors to take on the role of the Time Lord, Peter Capaldi has been terrific at the helm of the TARDIS over the past four years. But before 2017 comes to an end, he’ll be handing over the mantle to someone else. The new Doctor will see their … >
“Here we go again…” Once every four years or so, the media gets to play the game of ‘who will be the next Doctor?’ – a game that often involves the same names cropping up again and again. Here at CultBox, we’re more than happy to jump on a Whovian bandwagon; but we can’t help … >