Doctor Who ‘The Haunting of Villa Diodati’: breakdown of the trailers

The BBC has released two trailers for the eighth episode of Doctor Who Series 12, The Haunting of Villa Diodati. The official The Haunting of Villa Diodati synopsis: “Nobody mention Frankenstein. Nobody interfere. Nobody snog Byron.” Should be easy right? The Doctor and gang arrive at the Villa Diodati, Lake Geneva, in 1816 – on … >

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First glimpse of Lord Byron in Doctor Who ‘The Haunting of Villa Diodati’

“Nobody mention Frankenstein. Nobody interfere. Nobody snog Byron,” is how the Doctor  instructs her companions before they visit the renowned literary inhabitants of 1816 Villa Diodati near Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The BBC has released a photo of four of the actors portraying the villa residents in the eighth episode of Doctor Who Series 12, … >

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Doctor Who, ‘The Haunting of Villa Diodati’ synopsis and cast

The BBC has released the synopsis for the eighth episode of Doctor Who Series 12, The Haunting of Villa Diodati : “Nobody mention Frankenstein. Nobody interfere. Nobody snog Byron.” Should be easy right? The Doctor and gang arrive at the Villa Diodati, Lake Geneva, in 1816 – on a night that inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. … >

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Chris Chibnall confirms Mary Shelley Doctor Who episode

In an interview in the March 2020 issue Pilot TV magazine, Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall confirmed what we previously reported, that an episode of Doctor Who Series 12 will feature Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. When asked if he keeps a list of historical figures he’d like to feature in Doctor Who, Chris Chibnall stated: … >

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Casting news indicates Episode 8 of Doctor Who will feature Mary Shelley

We previously reported that an actress who appeared in The Spanish Princess will appear in Episode 8 of Doctor Who Series 12. Nadia Parkes will play the role of Claire Clairmont, half sister of Mary Shelly and Lord Byron’s mistress. #DoctorWho casting info: Nadia Parkes plays Claire Clairmont in ep 8 pic.twitter.com/oc4QGTotuE — Ruther (@Ruther2) … >

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Actress from The Spanish Princess to star in Doctor Who

An actress who starred in the British-American historical period drama The Spanish Princess has revealed to What They Don’t Tell You About podcast that she will be in and upcoming episode of Doctor Who Series 12. A fan of Doctor Who since childhood, Nadia Parkes shared her excitement about appearing in the series. “I was … >

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Audio review: Big Finish’s ‘Frankenstein’

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (A Modern Prometheus) is a classic story most are aware of but few have read. This new audio release is a full cast dramatization adapted by Jonathan Barnes and directed by Scott Handcock. The adaptation is faithful to Shelley’s masterpiece (written when she was 18) and tells the story of how Victor … >

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