Doctor Who showrunner almost quit in 2020

The challenges of production during the pandemic almost curtailed plans for a thirteenth series of Doctor Who, according to Chris Chibnall in a Radio Times interview. “That we made Doctor Who at all during the past two years is a miracle. There was a point around April/May 2020 where it looked like we’d have to … >

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Outlander series 6 filming in lockdown

Outlander season 6 films in lockdown — what’s the bigger picture?

Outlander season 6 is reported as filming from today despite lockdown. Good news for fans, but what’s the bigger picture for the industry in 2021? According to industry source The Knowledge, Outlander season 6 is filming from today (7 Jan 2021) in Scotland. Great news for the show and those involved in production, and it’s all fully lockdown compliant. … >

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Jodie Whittaker and other Doctor Who creatives offer encouragement

Jodie Whittaker, in character as the Doctor, offered encouragement and advice in special recorded message to her fans everywhere as they cope in isolation with the global COVID-19 pandemic. Incoming transmission. #MessageFromTheDoctor #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/WRTROxWRQy — Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) March 25, 2020 Along with a message urging people to be kind, listen to doctors and … >

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Doctor Who fans and creatives respond with resourcefulness to pandemic

Doctor Who fans, writers and other creatives are responding to the isolation experienced by fans and their fellow creatives during the social distancing necessitated by the spread of highly contagious the COVID-19 virus. Doctor Who Magazine writer Emily Cook has organized a worldwide The Day of the Doctor watch-along. #SaveTheDay WE NEED THE DOCTOR! This … >

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