‘Did I understand it? No, but wasn’t it fun’ – Andrew Cartmel as Doctor Who Script Editor
1980s Doctor Who had some bold stories – and Andrew Cartmel was one of the big reasons why…
1980s Doctor Who had some bold stories – and Andrew Cartmel was one of the big reasons why…
Much like the innards of a Dalek, Doctor Who series 11 will be “dark, funny [and] squelchy”. That’s according to writer Joy Wilkinson, who was named among the show’s new scribes last month.
Zoe Howerska, who was a part of Hayley Nebauer’s costume team on Doctor Who Series 10 is back at Roath Lock Studios working on an unnamed TV pilot. She indicates that the next Doctor Who series will begin production in November. “I’m back in the fitting cupboard of dreams!! Oh mister easy-selfie-mirror how I’ve missed … >
The BBC has announced big plans for its Doctor Who presence at Comic Con Africa. The first event of its kind on the continent will take place at the Kyalami Convention Centre in Johannesburg from the 14th to 16th of September, and Doctor Who series 11 will bring an “immersive TARDIS experience.”
Michael Pickwoad, who served as Doctor Who production designer from series 7 through to 10, has passed away at the age of 73. His work on the show, which covered an impressive 71 episodes, will last long in the memory.
Everyone loves Doctor Who, the kids own shown that grown ups adore. *Doctor Who on Twitch happens* We regret to inform you that Doctor Who is racist. *** There are two broad groups of response to this fact. One is denial, and counter-accusing to say that PC killjoys are finding patterns in things that aren’t … >
After box sets for both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors, the latest Chronicles release features stories from the Eleventh Doctor’s era. Narrated by Jacob Dudman, with his uncanny take on Matt Smith’s incarnation, the set also includes a couple of other familiar voices; Danny Horn returns to his role as the teenage Kazran Sardick and … >
Piers Wenger – former executive producer of Doctor Who, and incumbent drama controller for the BBC – has given a rather odd statement about Jodie Whittaker’s take on the Doctor.
Doctor Who‘s new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, has rung the changes behind the scenes by bringing in a whole new writing and directing team. None of Russell T Davies or Steven Moffat’s old favourites, besides Chibnall, are on the list of Doctor Who series 11 behind-the-scenes talent that the BBC has unveiled.
Further to the stack of Doctor Who series 11 merchandise that was unveiled ahead of San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, another Funko Pop! Vinyl figure based on Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor has been announced.