Scene from Doctor Who episode Rosa shortlisted for BAFTA Must-See Moment award

Virgin Media announced six nominees for their Must-See Moment, the only award at the British Academy Television Awards to be voted for by the public. This scene from the Doctor Who Series 11 episode Rosa was one of the six nominated. Must-See Moments celebrates the dramatic scenes, cliff hangers, laugh-out-loud and edge-of-your-seat TV moments that … >

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Doctor Who Series 12: filming in Cardiff with Jodie Whittaker

Filming continued on Doctor Who Series 12 during a night shoot at the Cory’s Building on Bute Street in Cardiff, Wales on Monday, March 18, into the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 19. One fortunate fan was able to snap a selfie with thirteenth Doctor actress Jodie Whittaker.   View this post on Instagram … >

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Doctor Who Scientific Advisor: behind the scenes on Series 11

Dr. Niall Doran, who received a credit as Scientific Advisor of the Doctor Who Series 11 episode Arachnids in the UK, has some interesting insight into the challenges Chris Chibnall and other Doctor Who showrunners face. These challenges may be part of the reason Series 12 of Doctor Who will not air until very early … >

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Doctor Who wins Visionary Honours Award

At the inaugural Visionary Honours 2019, held at BAFTA, London, on February 8, showrunner Chris Chibnall and writer Malorie Blackman accepted the award for TV Show of the Year for Doctor Who. Blackman and Chibnall co-wrote the Doctor Who Series 11 episode Rosa, which featured a story about Rosa Parks.   View this post on … >

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Doctor Who Series 12: a few requests

More Worthy Opponents With the exception of the Dalek in Resolution, the villains and monsters so far for this current run have been disappointing. Returning favorite villains and monsters aren’t necessarily the answer. Truly ruthless and cunning opponents are needed, not the Series 11 rogues’ gallery of cheating, vague, weak or pathetic villains and blandly-reformed … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: most memorable scenes

At least one scene from all ten episodes of Doctor Who Series 11, plus the New Year’s special, Resolution is included in this list. Every episode of Doctor Who ever made has its moments.   The Crane Stunt, The Woman Who Fell to Earth What’s a series premiere without spectacular stunt for the Doctor? Jodie Whittaker … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: most compelling performances

Jodie Whittaker From the moment she literally crashed onto the scene in The Woman Who Fell to Earth, Jodie Whittaker hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped. Whittaker’s thirteenth Doctor embodies all the energy, cleverness and heroism of the Doctor. I’d like to see her face more challenging villains and monsters but there’s no doubt ‒ … >

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Doctor Who Composer: Chris Chibnall intended the thirteenth Doctor to be “morally” “steadfast”

In an interview with the LA Times, Doctor Who composer Segun Akinola revealed showrunner Chris Chibnall’s original intentions for the thirteenth Doctor’s attributes. “He mentioned hope and warmth, and essentially being quite a steadfast character as well, morally.” The thirteenth Doctor’s moral steadfastness is very apparent in Doctor Who Series 11, more so than any … >

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