Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has hinted at what to expect from the two-part story which will open the new season. Season 9 will kick off in September with two episodes written by Steven Moffat, titled ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Capaldi told EW: “[The story] places the Doctor in a conflict that … >
The BBC has officially announced today that Rachel Talalay will direct this year’s two-part Doctor Who finale. As expected, it has also now been confirmed that the episodes will both be written by showrunner Steven Moffat. The Tank Girl director is currently filming Episode 11 and will also be shooting Episode 12. Talalay hinted on … >
BBC Worldwide has revealed the first pics of the Twelfth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Remote Control, which goes on general sale in September. The brand new prop replica is a recreation of the Sonic Screwdriver used by Peter Capaldi in last year’s season. A limited run of 168 laser-etched numbered Sonics will be available exclusively to … >
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) … >
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 … >
Carole Ann Ford has revealed that Peter Capaldi is keen for her too reprise her role as original Doctor Who companion Susan Foreman. The actress played the Doctor’s granddaughter from the show’s first episode in November 1963 until 1964’s ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’. She later returned in 1983’s ‘The Five Doctors’ and 1993 charity … >
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 … >
As we face the agonising wait until Doctor Who returns to our screens in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’, now would be a good time to reflect on some of the characters we’ve met so far in Peter Capaldi’s era. A strong season with a memorable guest cast has the tendency to leave me with an impressively … >
Now we all know RTD’s era was the king of the huge, heartbreaking Doctor Who scene. But it turns out Steven Moffat is no slouch either when it comes to moments that would make even the most heartless viewer choke back a tear. Here we take a look at ten of the most heartbreaking moments … >
Doctor Who‘s executive producer has promised “bigger adventures” in the new season. Speaking to SFX in the magazine’s new issue (on sale now), Brian Minchin teased: “This series we’re telling the next stage of the adventure. It’s the glory years of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor and Clara.” He added: “As you saw in the finale and … >