WINTER NEWS ROUNDUP(ISH)
There seems to be some conflicting information as to when the new season will be airing. Last year it was over Easter, but Easter this year is April 24th and I doubt the BBC wants to wait that long (stranger things have happened, though, so don't blame me when you're reduced to eating several bags of mini eggs in anger because there's no new episode yet). The other date being kicked around is April 9th, but nothing has been confirmed yet either way.
In the meantime, let’s see what’s been going on over the winter while we’ve all been away!
CASTING NEWS
Bonneville on Board
Jan 28, 2011
Hugh Bonneville has been cast as a Pirate Captain in the new series which starts this Spring.
Best known for his recent role in Downton Abbey, Bonneville is one of the UK's most accomplished and familiar actors having appeared in movies including Tomorrow Never Dies and the Richard Curtis comedy, Notting Hill. He's also starred in televisions productions such as Agatha Christie's Poirot and Hunter (pictured above).
Discussing his new role in Doctor Who, he said, 'When I was a boy THAT music and Jon Pertwee's Doctor had me peeking out from behind the sofa every Saturday night. All these years later I am thrilled to be appearing in the new series. Although the Pirate's fears and demons are different to those of the young lad who watched through his fingers, they are no less vivid and terrifying; this new adventure is not for the faint-hearted.'
I decided to cut some atrocious puns
More Cast News
Feb 11, 2011
We can now confirm that Lily Cole will also star alongside Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill.
Lily plays a mysterious creature that haunts a pirate ship. Sounds scary but Lily wasn't spooked, saying 'It is a great script and fun character and I'm glad to be involved!'
Lily Cole shot to fame as a supermodel but has recently starred in movies including St. Trinian's and Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
the source sounds scary but really it's just excited
David Williams Cast
Feb 19, 2011
It's been confirmed that David Walliams will appear in the new series. He’ll feature in a spooky episode playing a character called Gibbis.
Walliams said, 'I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and am so looking forward to working with Matt Smith and running up and down some corridors with him.'
His episode has been written by Toby Whithouse, whose previous contributions include Vampires of Venice and School Reunion.
most of the pictures of him on Google feature him in his underwear/in a shower/etc
He’s Back!
Feb 25, 2011
We can confirm that James Corden is returning to Doctor Who!
James will reprise his role of Craig Owens, first seen in last series' adventure The Lodger. Back in 2010 James told us, 'There's been no talk of my return. I'd love another adventure - it would be great! I'm sort of disappointed I didn't get to go in the TARDIS...' Who knows if he'll find his way into the Doctor's time machine this time around?
The character of Craig Owens proved popular last year. James described him as 'an ordinary bloke' but part of the character's appeal was his quiet bravery and charm. He became firm friends with the Doctor and we're now looking forward to seeing that friendship renewed!
The BBC seems rather pleased with themselves about this
James Corden on reprising Doctor Who role
March 2, 2011
James Corden has revealed he is returning to Doctor Who.
The Gavin And Stacey star appeared in the last series of the sci-fi series as Craig Owens. The Doctor ended up moving into Craig's flat as his lodger.
"I can't wait to go back," said James, from the set of Sky1 sports quiz A League Of Their Own.
"I finish here on Wednesday and go straight to Cardiff on Thursday morning to start filming.
"I'm amazed and over the moon Steven (Moffat, Doctor Who boss) asked me back. There was a fans' poll of the last series, and the episode, The Lodger, did really well. I’m just going back for the one episode.”
After featuring in the series last time around, James said he would like to step foot inside the Tardis if he was to reprise the role. Will we see him in The Doctor's spaceship this time?
"I could well be, I can't possibly say," he said, clearly bound by Doctor Who's strict code of secrecy.
Asked if he would be making future appearances, he said: "That's not up to me, I couldn't possibly say."
The new series of Doctor Who returns in April. The new series of A League Of Their Own, which James hosts, begins on Sky1 on Friday March 4. A full interview with James and show regulars Jamie Redknapp, Georgie Thompson and Freddie Flintoff will follow.
the source couldn’t possibly say why Corden is coming back
EPISODES/WRITERS/DIRECTORS
SPRING
Episode 1: TBA (Part 1)
Episode 2: TBA (Part 2)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: Toby Haynes
Episode 3: TBA
Written by: Steve Thompson
Directed by: Jeremy Webb
Episode 4: TBA
Written by: Neil Gaiman
Directed by: Richard Clark
Episode 5: The Rebel Flesh (Part 1)
Episode 6: Gangers (Part 2)
Written by: Matthew Graham
Directed by: Julian Simpson
Episode 7: Demons Run (Part 1)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: Peter Hoar
SUMMER HIATUS (3 MONTHS)
FALL
Episode 8: TBA (Part 2)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: TBA
Episode 9: TBA
Written by: Mark Gatiss
Directed by: Richard Clark
Episode 10: TBA
Written by: Tom McRae
Directed by: TBA
Episode 11: TBA
Written by: Toby Whithouse
Directed by: Nick Hurran
Episode 12: TBA (Part 1)
Written by: Gareth Roberts
Directed by: Steve Hughes
Episode 13: TBA (Part 2)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: Steve Hughes
COMIC RELIEF SPECIALS
Space and Time
March 2, 2011
Steven Moffat has revealed more details on the Doctor Who Comic Relief special.
First up, Moffat confirms that there are two mini-episodes, not one as originally thought, and each will be around 4 minutes long. One of them is called Space and the other Time.
Moffat told SFX: “It’s not a spoof. It’s in the style of the ones that we’ve done for Children In Need, so it’s taken seriously as a proper bit of Doctor Who - funny, but not a sketch. A little miniature story.
“There’s a moment with two Amy Ponds in it. If you’re a red-blooded male surely that’s enough! You’ve got Amy Pond flirting with herself.
“I think they’re really good, really very funny. It’s Matt, Karen and Arthur, and there isn’t a guest character. It’s just the three of them. A moment of life aboard the TARDIS. But obviously life about the TARDIS instantly gets you into terrible jeopardy, and all of causality is threatened.”
just ignore Moffat when he says words
Comic Relief coverage airs Friday 18th March from 7pm on BBC1.
What do you think, Starwhales? How do you feel about the season having 4 two-parters? What about the final list of writers? Any casting news you're interested in?
eta: It was incorrectly reported by the source that Richard Curtis is writing another episode this season; however, episode 10 is being penned by Tom McRae.
Also:
In the meantime, let’s see what’s been going on over the winter while we’ve all been away!
CASTING NEWS
Bonneville on Board
Jan 28, 2011
Hugh Bonneville has been cast as a Pirate Captain in the new series which starts this Spring.
Best known for his recent role in Downton Abbey, Bonneville is one of the UK's most accomplished and familiar actors having appeared in movies including Tomorrow Never Dies and the Richard Curtis comedy, Notting Hill. He's also starred in televisions productions such as Agatha Christie's Poirot and Hunter (pictured above).
Discussing his new role in Doctor Who, he said, 'When I was a boy THAT music and Jon Pertwee's Doctor had me peeking out from behind the sofa every Saturday night. All these years later I am thrilled to be appearing in the new series. Although the Pirate's fears and demons are different to those of the young lad who watched through his fingers, they are no less vivid and terrifying; this new adventure is not for the faint-hearted.'
I decided to cut some atrocious puns
More Cast News
Feb 11, 2011
We can now confirm that Lily Cole will also star alongside Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill.
Lily plays a mysterious creature that haunts a pirate ship. Sounds scary but Lily wasn't spooked, saying 'It is a great script and fun character and I'm glad to be involved!'
Lily Cole shot to fame as a supermodel but has recently starred in movies including St. Trinian's and Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
the source sounds scary but really it's just excited
David Williams Cast
Feb 19, 2011
It's been confirmed that David Walliams will appear in the new series. He’ll feature in a spooky episode playing a character called Gibbis.
Walliams said, 'I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and am so looking forward to working with Matt Smith and running up and down some corridors with him.'
His episode has been written by Toby Whithouse, whose previous contributions include Vampires of Venice and School Reunion.
most of the pictures of him on Google feature him in his underwear/in a shower/etc
He’s Back!
Feb 25, 2011
We can confirm that James Corden is returning to Doctor Who!
James will reprise his role of Craig Owens, first seen in last series' adventure The Lodger. Back in 2010 James told us, 'There's been no talk of my return. I'd love another adventure - it would be great! I'm sort of disappointed I didn't get to go in the TARDIS...' Who knows if he'll find his way into the Doctor's time machine this time around?
The character of Craig Owens proved popular last year. James described him as 'an ordinary bloke' but part of the character's appeal was his quiet bravery and charm. He became firm friends with the Doctor and we're now looking forward to seeing that friendship renewed!
The BBC seems rather pleased with themselves about this
James Corden on reprising Doctor Who role
March 2, 2011
James Corden has revealed he is returning to Doctor Who.
The Gavin And Stacey star appeared in the last series of the sci-fi series as Craig Owens. The Doctor ended up moving into Craig's flat as his lodger.
"I can't wait to go back," said James, from the set of Sky1 sports quiz A League Of Their Own.
"I finish here on Wednesday and go straight to Cardiff on Thursday morning to start filming.
"I'm amazed and over the moon Steven (Moffat, Doctor Who boss) asked me back. There was a fans' poll of the last series, and the episode, The Lodger, did really well. I’m just going back for the one episode.”
After featuring in the series last time around, James said he would like to step foot inside the Tardis if he was to reprise the role. Will we see him in The Doctor's spaceship this time?
"I could well be, I can't possibly say," he said, clearly bound by Doctor Who's strict code of secrecy.
Asked if he would be making future appearances, he said: "That's not up to me, I couldn't possibly say."
The new series of Doctor Who returns in April. The new series of A League Of Their Own, which James hosts, begins on Sky1 on Friday March 4. A full interview with James and show regulars Jamie Redknapp, Georgie Thompson and Freddie Flintoff will follow.
the source couldn’t possibly say why Corden is coming back
EPISODES/WRITERS/DIRECTORS
SPRING
Episode 1: TBA (Part 1)
Episode 2: TBA (Part 2)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: Toby Haynes
Episode 3: TBA
Written by: Steve Thompson
Directed by: Jeremy Webb
Episode 4: TBA
Written by: Neil Gaiman
Directed by: Richard Clark
Episode 5: The Rebel Flesh (Part 1)
Episode 6: Gangers (Part 2)
Written by: Matthew Graham
Directed by: Julian Simpson
Episode 7: Demons Run (Part 1)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: Peter Hoar
SUMMER HIATUS (3 MONTHS)
FALL
Episode 8: TBA (Part 2)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: TBA
Episode 9: TBA
Written by: Mark Gatiss
Directed by: Richard Clark
Episode 10: TBA
Written by: Tom McRae
Directed by: TBA
Episode 11: TBA
Written by: Toby Whithouse
Directed by: Nick Hurran
Episode 12: TBA (Part 1)
Written by: Gareth Roberts
Directed by: Steve Hughes
Episode 13: TBA (Part 2)
Written by: Steven Moffat
Directed by: Steve Hughes
COMIC RELIEF SPECIALS
Space and Time
March 2, 2011
Steven Moffat has revealed more details on the Doctor Who Comic Relief special.
First up, Moffat confirms that there are two mini-episodes, not one as originally thought, and each will be around 4 minutes long. One of them is called Space and the other Time.
Moffat told SFX: “It’s not a spoof. It’s in the style of the ones that we’ve done for Children In Need, so it’s taken seriously as a proper bit of Doctor Who - funny, but not a sketch. A little miniature story.
“There’s a moment with two Amy Ponds in it. If you’re a red-blooded male surely that’s enough! You’ve got Amy Pond flirting with herself.
“I think they’re really good, really very funny. It’s Matt, Karen and Arthur, and there isn’t a guest character. It’s just the three of them. A moment of life aboard the TARDIS. But obviously life about the TARDIS instantly gets you into terrible jeopardy, and all of causality is threatened.”
just ignore Moffat when he says words
Comic Relief coverage airs Friday 18th March from 7pm on BBC1.
What do you think, Starwhales? How do you feel about the season having 4 two-parters? What about the final list of writers? Any casting news you're interested in?
eta: It was incorrectly reported by the source that Richard Curtis is writing another episode this season; however, episode 10 is being penned by Tom McRae.
Also: