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Russell T Davies praises Doctor Who BBC centenary special

On BBC’s The One Show on 5 July, Russell T Davies revealed that he was shown a preview of the Doctor Who BBC centenary special in its entirety two days prior. “What is coming up, in October this year, is Jodie Whittaker’s farewell. So I feel like I’m upstaging it slightly. Lovely Jodie! And I … >

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Russell T Davies teases Doctor Who announcements

In an article he wrote in Doctor Who Magazine 579, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teased recent announcements and filming. Despite the wording on the the cover, Davies doesn’t reveal how or why David Tennant (who played the tenth Doctor) and Catherine Tate (Who plays Donna Noble) are back together again filming Doctor Who. … >

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Neil Patrick Harris announced as Doctor Who guest star

Neil Patrick Harris, Emmy and Tony-winning American comedian and star of stage and screen, has joined the cast of Doctor Who and is currently filming scenes set to air in 2023 as part of the show’s 60th anniversary. Harris first became famous playing a teenage doctor in the American television programme Doogie Howser, MD. He … >

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Nolly – First Image of Helena Bonham Carter in new RTD drama

Russell T Davies has penned the story of the British soap opera legend Noele Gordon.  While he’s industriously working on the new era of Doctor Who, there’s another Russell T Davies project in production. Nolly tells the story of Noele Gordon, the star of the 1960s/70s/80s soap opera Crossroads. Her remarkable time in the limelight … >

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Russell T Davies to resume writing Production Notes column

In Doctor Who Magazine 578, Russell T Davies promised readers of the magazine that he would resume writing the Production Notes column. His stated plan is to resume the Production Notes column “later this year” but in a article he wrote in the Gallifrey Guardian section of the magazine, he described his grand plan for … >

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Doctor Who 60th Anniversary – Tennant and Tate are returning

Ahead of filming, the BBC have announced David Tennant and Catherine Tate’s participation in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary celebrations.  It’s only been a week since we learned that Ncuti Gatwa will be the next Doctor. Now, the BBC have followed the news with the announcement that two of the show’s former stars are returning; … >

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Ncuti Gatwa on how Doctor Who helps people feel seen

In a handful of interviews on the red carpet at the BAFTA awards in London in May 8, new Doctor Who lead Ncuti (pronounced “Shooty”) Gatwa and showrunner Russell T Davies spoke of Gatwa’s recent casting announcement and plans for the programme. In two separate interviews, Gatwa explained how Doctor Who helps people feel seen. … >

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The Future is Here – Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor

The Sex Education actor will lead the next version of Doctor Who under Russell T Davies.  The BBC have announced the identity of the next Doctor: actor Ncuti Gatwa will take on the role when Jodie Whittaker leaves Doctor Who later this year. Gatwa, who is aged 29, is best known for his role as … >

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