Number of episodes confirmed for ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9

The new season of Doctor Who will consist of 12 episodes. The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine reveals that Episodes 11 and 12 “will bring this year’s series to a close”. These two episodes are the next to be filmed, the magazine has announced, with Episode 9 (believed to be written by Mark Gatiss) … >

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Goodbye Clara? New ‘Doctor Who’ pic hints at exit

A new photo released on the official Doctor Who Twitter feed features a notable absence. The pic from the read-through of the next episode to be filmed features the script alongside Peter Capaldi’s name, but unlike previous read-through pics, there does not appear to be a visible script for Jenna Coleman. Of course, it’s possible … >

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Official ‘Doctor Who’ fan event in Berlin announced for July

BBC Worldwide has confirmed details of a one-time-only live fan event in Germany next month. Taking place in Berlin on Friday 17 July, the event will offer fans the opportunity to see Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman for the first time in Germany. This visit follows on from last year’s world tour where the show’s … >

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‘Doctor Who’ panel line-up confirmed for San Diego Comic-Con 2015

Doctor Who will return to Comic-Con in San Diego in July. Peter Capaldi (the Doctor), Jenna Coleman (Clara), Michelle Gomez (Missy), showrunner Steven Moffat and executive producer Brian Minchin have all been confirmed to appear in a panel in Hall H on Thursday 9 July. The panel will be Capaldi’s first ever appearance at the … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 will be 12 episodes

The new season of Doctor Who apparently consists of 12 episodes, followed by a Christmas special. A recent press release from BBC Books confirms the format for Season 9, Blogtor Who reports. Last year’s Season 8 also ran for 12 episodes and a Christmas special, although opener ‘Deep Breath’ was a feature-length episode. It has … >

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Is Clara the most important ‘Doctor Who’ companion of all?

I doubt Jenna Coleman knew exactly how important her character Clara Oswald would be to Doctor Who when she took the part back in March 2012. Like her or not, Clara – thanks to Steven Moffat’s masterful planning and/or serendipity – is the most important companion of all. This has nothing to do with favouritism. … >

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Peter Capaldi is ‘on amazing form’ in new season of ‘Doctor Who’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has been chatting about what to expect when the show return this autumn. Season 9 began filming in Cardiff in January. Speaking to DS about the new episodes at this week’s BAFTA nominations party, Moffat teased: “We always move it on. I don’t think we’ve ever done two consecutive series … >

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