As part of an interesting Twitter chat that saw people choosing their favourite Doctor Who episodes from each series of the revived show yesterday, Gareth Roberts – who’s written a fair few of the choices that came up – dropped in some information on a particular episode that he put together, that never made it … >
Best known for his contributions for the modern Doctors on screen, Doctor Who writer Gareth Roberts contributed this pair of ‘Missing Adventures’ to the Virgin book range in the mid-nineties. Adapted for audio by John Dorney, both stories both pair Tom Baker’s Doctor with Lalla Ward’s Romana II and K-9, the first time this line-up … >
Doctor Who writer Gareth Roberts has revealed that he doesn’t think a return for Craig Owens is likely now that Matt Smith has left. James Corden played Craig alongside Smith’s Doctor in 2010’s ‘The Lodger’ and 2011’s ‘Closing Time’, both written by Roberts. Speaking exclusively to CultBox, he explained: “I’m not sure if it would … >
Gareth Roberts wants to write an episode for the next season of Doctor Who. Roberts has previously written six Doctor Who episodes, including ‘The Shakespeare Code’, ‘The Lodger’ and most recently ‘The Caretaker’, as well as many episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Speaking exclusively to CultBox, he revealed: “I would hope [to return for … >
Doctor Who writer Gareth Roberts is keen for original companion Ian Chestertson to return to the show. Actor William Russell played teacher Ian alongside the First Doctor in 77 episodes from 1963 to 1965. The character was referenced in last year’s 50th anniversary special, ‘The Day of the Doctor’, as Coal Hill school’s Chairman of … >
One thing that has eluded Doctor Who in recent years is consistency. Matt Smith’s final season was let down by clunkers like ‘The Rings of Akhaten’ and ‘Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS’, but the gilt edges of the previous season were certainly rubbed off by ‘The Curse of the Black Spot’ – and … >
Writer Gareth Roberts returns to Doctor Who this weekend with his sixth episode for the show. The terrifying Skovox Blitzer is ready to destroy all humanity – but worse, and any second now, Danny Pink and the Doctor are going to meet. When terrifying events threaten Coal Hill school, the Doctor decides to go undercover. … >
Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Steven Moffat introduce the sixth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season in a new video. Written by Gareth Roberts and Steven Moffat, ‘The Caretaker’ airs at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 September on BBC One. The episode’s synopsis reads: “The terrifying Skovox Blitzer is ready to destroy all humanity – but … >
With ‘The Caretaker’ we reach the halfway point of Doctor Who’s latest run. It’s a good time, then, to take a quick look back at the first half of Season 8. You’d probably agree it’s been pretty strong so far, though there’s bound to be an individual difference of opinion among where those strengths lie. … >
The BBC has released a set of images from the sixth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, titled ‘The Caretaker’. Written by Gareth Roberts and Steven Moffat, the episode airs at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 September on BBC One. Roberts previously penned ‘The Lodger’ and ‘Closing Time’ for Matt Smith’s Doctor, as well as many … >