Doctor Who, Spyfall: screening at BFI Southbank

A screening of the Doctor Who, Series 12 opening episode Spyfall, Part 1 was held for the press and special guests at BFI Southbank in London, Wednesday evening, December 17. A few journalists and a number of children where invited to the screening. Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Spyfall costar Sir Lenny Henry … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: nine submissions for Emmy Award nominations

Series 11 of Doctor Who was submitted for nomination consideration for the 71st Emmy Awards nine times in eight separate categories:   Best Drama Series   Best Drama Actress: Jodie Whittaker   Best Drama Supporting Actor: Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh   Best Drama Supporting Actress: Mandip Gill   Best Writing (Drama): Rosa, Malorie Blackman … >

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BBC Ten Pieces will feature Doctor Who theme tune

Schoolchildren in Great Britain will investigate the intricacies of the Doctor Who theme music as part of the BBC Teach program Ten Pieces. Ten Pieces Trailblazers is a curriculum designed by the BBC to focus on composers and works that have changed the way we think of classical and orchestral music – how it can be … >

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Doctor Who Composer: Chris Chibnall intended the thirteenth Doctor to be “morally” “steadfast”

In an interview with the LA Times, Doctor Who composer Segun Akinola revealed showrunner Chris Chibnall’s original intentions for the thirteenth Doctor’s attributes. “He mentioned hope and warmth, and essentially being quite a steadfast character as well, morally.” The thirteenth Doctor’s moral steadfastness is very apparent in Doctor Who Series 11, more so than any … >

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Doctor Who Series 11 soundtrack available for preorder

Composer Segun Akinola’s soundtrack for Doctor Who Series 11 is available for pre-order from today, to be released on January 11, 2019 on CD and as a digital download. All pre-orders the album will automatically include the single Thirteen, released today and available to purchase separately. Watch the music video for Thirteen. Segun Akinola, an … >

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Doctor Who Series 11 Soundtrack: ‘The Shrine’

Titles from the Doctor Who Series 11 soundtrack, composed by Segun Akinola, have appeared on the Metropolitan Groove Agents website. The titles of the tracks are not in order of the Series 11 episode air dates. 1 Doctor Who Series 11 Opening Titles 2 Getting That Bike 3 Long Story 4 This New Nose Is … >

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Doctor Who Series 11: iTunes video features new music

A video posted on iTunes for Doctor Who Series 11 features new music and a new filming location. The video features Jodie Whittaker in costume on location, producer Alex Mercer, showrunner Chris Chibnall, Mandip Gill, Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole. There is no word on whether the spritely orchestral music featured in the video is … >

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Doctor Who series 11: episode 1 to avoid theme tune?

An interesting tidbit gleaned from the latest edition of Doctor Who Magazine, which has new showrunner Chris Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker chatting about the upcoming series, is that episode one, ‘The Woman Who Fell to Earth’ may entirely omit Doctor Who‘s iconic credits. It’s a bold move given how important the opening credits are to the … >

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