Doctor Who spin-off Class’ season 2 in doubt after creator quits
Twitter thread explains problems with BBC One, and now-defunct plans for next run.
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Twitter thread explains problems with BBC One, and now-defunct plans for next run.
Patrick Ness is a man with with a pretty stellar writing pedigree. Not only did the man behind Doctor Who spin-off series Class pen the book upon which the fantastic A Monster Calls is based, soon more of his novels – the Chaos Walking series – are to be made into a film starring Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley … >
In its brief eight-episode run, Doctor Who’s teenage spin-off introduced us to a diverse gang of characters forced into friendship through adversity. With an initial release on the online-only BBC Three last autumn, and then some rather shoddy scheduling on late-night BBC One earlier this year, viewing figures have been unspectacular and there has been … >
Returning to her expansive fantasy world which began with ‘The Mortal Instruments’, Cassandra Clare’s latest novel chronicles the Shadowhunters of Los Angeles, rather than the more familiar turf of New York. For those new to the series, the heroes are teenaged Nephilim; half angel warriors who battle demons and keep the peace between creatures such … >
Following its recent airing on BBC One, let’s take a look back at the first season of Class. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon here. Buy Season 1 on Blu-ray on Amazon here. Here are our 10 favourite moments from the Doctor Who spin-off’s first season… 10. Miss Quill and the Number 55 to Oxford Circus … >
When the latest Doctor Who spin-off series was first announced back in October 2015, the initial reaction ranged from scepticism to outright hostility. By the time Class launched online on BBC Three last autumn, following a promising trailer and confirmation that Peter Capaldi’s Doctor would be appearing, fans seemed slightly more welcoming. However, the eight episodes failed to attract … >
Class received its long-awaited first airing on BBC One this week, following its debut on iPlayer last year. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, the new Doctor Who spin-off launched last October on BBC Three, which is now only available to watch online. The first two episodes of Class were shown on BBC One in a late … >
With Class being met with a mixed reception on its BBC Three debut last year and arriving on BBC One this month, it may be a good time to reflect on the proposed Doctor Who spin-offs that never made it to the screen. Terry Nation’s Dalek TV series with Jean Marsh as Sara Kingdom, the Mysteries … >
Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class is BBC Three’s new eight-part Doctor Who spin-off series. Coal Hill School holds some very dark and deadly secrets in its shadows….but who will survive? Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon here. Order Season 1 on Blu-ray on Amazon here. Episode 1: ‘For Tonight We Might Die’ Saturday … >
In a tense final episode, Patrick Ness drew BBC Three’s Class to a close with plenty of shocks and a lot of heart. Set to music (did we know April could sing too?), the pre-credits sequence provided an easy-to-digest catch-up and reminded us how shattered the group’s had become; avoiding each other’s calls, skipping classes and … >