BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off will have an LGBT lead character, the show’s writer has announced. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class began filming in Cardiff in April. The eight-part series is set in contemporary London at Coal Hill School and “will shine a light on a whole new corner of the Whoniverse.” Ness revealed the news on Twitter … >
Class is going to air in Canada on the Space channel. Space announced yesterday that the new Doctor Who spin-off will be shown “during the 2016/2017 season.” Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class began filming in Cardiff in April. The eight-part series will premiere in the UK on BBC Three this autumn and in the US on BBC … >
We’ve had lots of messages asking if Class will get a traditional television broadcast in the UK. The new eight-part Doctor Who spin-off, created by YA author Patrick Ness, began filming in Cardiff in April and will premiere on BBC Three this autumn. BBC Three became an online-only channel earlier this year, meaning that viewers need an internet connection to watch … >
The new issue of Doctor Who Magazine has revealed that Steven Moffat will still be Doctor Who showrunner for 2017’s Christmas special. When it was announced earlier this year that Moffat would be leaving, it was unclear exactly which episode would be his swansong, with the press release merely stating that Season 10 would be his last. It was expected that … >
Doctor Who star Michelle Gomez has announced that she’ll be back as Missy in Season 10. She revealed the news at MegaCon in Orlando over the weekend – as well as revealing that she wants Missy to kiss Captain Jack. The Scottish actress confirmed: “I can say that I will be doing the next season.” She then … >
Production of the new season of Doctor Who will run for ten months when the shoot finally begins. A new post on the BBC’s Careers website advertises the position of a Floor Runner for Doctor Who at BBC Cymru Wales “on a 10 month fixed term contract / attachment.” Season 10 will see Pearl Mackie join Peter Capaldi’s Doctor as new … >
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has revealed that he once discussed writing a Doctor Who episode with Steven Moffat. Mercurio, currently promoting the third season of Line of Duty arriving on DVD, exclusively told CultBox: “I know [Doctor Who showrunner] Steven Moffat pretty well and we talked about it a long time ago, but it wasn’t something that ever really materialised … >
The BBC is apparently looking to build “hi-tech visitor attractions around the globe”, competing with US theme park giants Disney, Paramount and NBC Universal. The Guardian reports that “Doctor Who [is] to vie with US superheroes as BBC develops 3D film experiences for parks abroad as well as partnership with Paramount London.” 3D filmed experiences are being developed by … >
The first official storyline teasers for BBC Three’s Class have been released. The new eight-part Doctor Who spin-off, created by YA author Patrick Ness, began filming in Cardiff last month. Set in contemporary London, Class will premiere later this year on BBC Three in the UK and on BBC America in the US. The BBC’s … >
Filming on BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off has been continuing in Cardiff this week, with last night’s shoot featuring the appearance of a familiar prop. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah as four Sixth Formers at Coal Hill School, with Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street) playing a teacher. SPOILERS BELOW … >