On it’s 30th anniversary, Russell T Davies reintroduces his “very first drama” which has come to audio. Three decades to the day of its first episode, RTD introduces the audiobook novelisation of Dark Season, his fondly remembered Children’s BBC series from 1991. If you don’t remember the show (or weren’t around at the time), here’s … >
In an interview with BusinessLive, Bad Wolf director Natasha Hale stated that Doctor Who production will move out of Roath Lock and into another studio complex in Cardiff. “We have also got Doctor Who (from 2023) which is pretty major and back to the dream team of Russell T Davies writing and that is going … >
According to Broadcast Now, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is on the brink of acquiring independent scripted production powerhouse Bad Wolf. Co-founded in 2015 by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner – and now joined by Natasha Hale, The His Dark Materials producer is set to join SPT in a deal thought to be worth close to … >
In a surprise announcement, we learn Russell T Davies is back as Doctor Who showrunner Here’s the BBC’s description: Russell T Davies will make an explosive return to screens to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Doctor Who in 2023, and series beyond… Any fan fears of a lack of 60th anniversary are now quashed, and … >
Welcome to the CultBox Podcast roundup for June 2021. Our favourites this month include… The Two Shot Podcast #152 – Tom PriceCraig Parkinson’s guest is Tom Price, stand-up comedian, Magic Radio presenter, podcaster and, most relevant to us, Torchwood‘s Andy Davidson. In this chatty interview, he talks about the many strands to his career. There’s … >
With rumours of Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who exit strategy swirling, thanks to a recent “exclusive” from the showbiz pages of the Mirror, it appears that Doctor Who casting silly season has begun. Yes, the inevitable subject of who will play the 14th Doctor has reared it head again in the press. After a decent consideration … >
Actor James Davis has moved into writing and his relationship drama You & Me has been commissioned by ITV Better known (so far) as an actor (Holby, Shameless, Misfits), You & Me is James Davis’s first commission as a writer. The 3 x 60’ drama will be executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins (A Very English Scandal, EastEnders) … >
In a guest appearance on BBC’s The One Show, former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies revealed that the very first Doctor Who script he ever wrote will be adapted into a Big Finish audio adventure. “It’s a strange thing. I reached into one of those boxes I have at home full of old paper … >
Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat explained the importance of writing gags into Doctor Who scripts to British Comedy Guide. He and the previous Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies agree on this point. “Russell and I were interviewing each other for Doctor Who Magazine recently and in the process of doing that we suddenly … >
Georgia & David Tennant’s Doctor Who Quiz, a fundraiser for Marie Curie, an organization which supports people with terminal illnesses, will go live online tonight, Tuesday, December 15 at 20:00 GMT. Among the Tennant’s Doctor Who guests for the quiz are Jodie Whittaker, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Peter Davison, Russel T Davies, John Barrowman, Billie … >