Steven Moffat reveals the most average episode of his ‘Doctor Who’ era

Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat has revealed which episode he thinks is the “median average” of his era. Moffat will step down as Doctor Who showrunner at the end of 2017 after eight years in the role, with Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall taking over for 2018’s season. Asked by Doctor Who Magazine in Issue 502 (out now) which story would … >

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Moffat: ‘Doctor Who’ can’t compete with ‘Star Wars’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that he believes there’s “no point” in the show trying to compete with Star Wars. Discussing the special effects in last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Moffat told DWM: “There’d certainly be no point [in Doctor Who] going into direct competition with Star Wars or whatever, because … >

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Steven Moffat hints at how he’ll end his ‘Doctor Who’ era

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says that he is keen to avoid “the embarrassment” of drawing attention to his upcoming exit on the show. Moffat will step down from the role as lead writer in 2017’s Christmas special, following Season 10 next spring. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner for 2018’s Season … >

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It’s the final day of filming on ‘Sherlock’ Season 4!

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has confirmed that today is the final day of shooting on the show’s new season. Season 4 began filming in April and is expected to air on BBC One in January 2017. Abbington, who has played John Watson’s wife Mary since the third season, tweeted a photo this afternoon. Last day… … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 10 will ‘feel like a brand new show’, says Moffat

Steven Moffat has hinted that big changes are ahead in his final season as Doctor Who showrunner. It was announced in January that Moffat will step down as lead writer after eight years, with Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall taking over for 2018’s season. Season 10’s opening episode began filming in Cardiff last week, with Pearl Mackie filming her first scenes as new companion Bill and … >

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Steven Moffat says making ‘Doctor Who’ Season 7 was ‘pretty miserable’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has described his third year in the role as “a tough, time time.” The year’s production was reportedly “fraught with difficulties” and featured the departure of Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill halfway through Season 7, the show’s 50th anniversary special and the departure of Matt Smith in 2013’s Christmas special. Moffat … >

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‘Doctor Who’ exec Moffat reveals his biggest Season 9 regret

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says he “slightly fumbled” the launch of last year’s season. Season 9 continued the previous season‘s line-up of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Jenna Coleman as companion Clara Oswald. The launch trailer concluded with the line: “Same old, same old, just the Doctor and Clara Oswald in the TARDIS.” It was the first … >

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