Eccentric Liverpool tunnel builder to be featured in Doctor Who ‘Flux’

The cast list for the first chapter of Doctor Who: Flux, The Halloween Apocalypse contains a very interesting name from Liverpool history. Steve Oram will play Joseph Williamson, a 19th century English eccentric, businessman, property owner and philanthropist who is best known for the Williamson Tunnels, which were constructed under his direction in the Edge … >

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Doctor Who: Flux, chapter 1 titled ‘The Halloween Apocalypse’

The first chapter of Doctor Who: Flux, titled The Halloween Apocalypse is touted as a “universe-spanning adventure in space and time.” A synopsis was released: On Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life … >

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New trailer and casting news for Doctor Who: Flux

A new trailer, cast details and images were released for Doctor Who: Flux. What follows is a breakdown of the the released images plus scenes from the trailers. The Doctor and Yaz on their adventures Meet Dan Lewis and his mysterious friend with a strange-looking “wristwatch” played by Craige Els. Dan Joins Team TARDIS Sontarans … >

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John Bishop (and Dan Lewis) survive Doctor Who

In an interview with The Times, John Bishop revealed that, though he endures the many perils and indignities that Doctor Who companions invariably face, Dan Lewis gets to keep living on after the events in the six-episode Doctor Who: Flux — and considering he’s wrapped filming, the three following 2022 specials. “I don’t know what … >

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Doctor Who BBC centenary special: filming continues in Cardiff

Despite Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill having wrapped their filming on the Doctor Who BBC centenary special on 13 October, filming continued with the TARDIS on West Bute Street in Cardiff on 14 October. According to various reports, a double for Jodie Whittaker’s thirteenth Doctor was present at the filming, as was an actress the … >

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Doctor Who Flux: writers, directors, details announced

In an exclusive interview with Doctor Who Magazine, showrunner Chris Chibnall discussed the writing and directing credits for Doctor Who: Flux. Each of the six episodes of Flux are written by Chibnall, except episode four, which he co-wrote with The Haunting of Villa Diodati writer Maxine Alderton. “She’s brilliant,” Chris Chibnall said of Alderton to … >

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Jodie Whittaker wraps final filming on Doctor Who

According to official Doctor Who social media accounts, Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill have have entirely wrapped filming on Doctor Who Series 13 and the three specials which will air in 2022. That’s a wrap! Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill have finished filming 🎬❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/g8d1XpuKzK — Doctor Who: Flux (@bbcdoctorwho) October 13, 2021 View this … >

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The Long Game: new book tells the story of Doctor Who’s recommission

Chronicling 1996 to 2003, Paul Hayes explores the path from the TV Movie to Russell T Davies’ reinvention. When Doctor Who returned to Saturday night BBC One in 2005, it had been on a long journey. That journey began some some nine years earlier, in the wake of the troubled American co-produced TV Movie of … >

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