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BBC Studios in Africa announced today that it will be hosting a special Doctor Who experience for the series’ regional launch at Africa’s first ever Comic Con next month, in partnership with Showmax. From 14th to 16th September 2018, Whovians and new fans from across the continent can come to Johannesburg and celebrate the return of one of the BBC’s most successful franchises with an immersive TARDIS experience, ahead of the launch of the all-new series starring award-winning actress Jodie…

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Doctor Who Series 11 Third Block Director of Photography Tim Palmer has a few filming photos and videos on his blog. His first blog entry is on March 3 which states: “It’s an honour to be part of the new Dr Who team with the new Doctor. Thank you to director Sallie Aprahamian, producer Alex Mercer, creator Chris Chibnall and everybody at BBC Wales.” Sallie Aprahamian is the director of the the third filming block, consisting of Episodes 4 and…

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Michael Pickwoad, who served as Doctor Who production designer from series 7 through to 10, has passed away at the age of 73. His work on the show, which covered an impressive 71 episodes, will last long in the memory. Michael Pickwoad’s biggest contribution to the world of Who was surely the complete overhaul of the TARDIS design, which he debuted in Matt Smith’s festive outing, A Christmas Carol. This sleek take on the iconic time machine saw Smith through to the end of his tenure,…

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Which Doctor Who episodes from the last 12 years do you 💙💙 the most? Before we welcome the newest Doctor to the ABC we’re inviting you, the fans, to vote! The top 20 episodes with the most votes will feature on ABC iview in a special collection before Series 11 premieres. Voting closes Sunday 11.59pm AEST. Pick your favourite five episodes now: abc.net.au/doctorwho

Piers Wenger – former executive producer of Doctor Who, and incumbent drama controller for the BBC – has given a rather odd statement about Jodie Whittaker’s take on the Doctor. Speaking to the Radio Times for an article on the 100 hottest TV talents of year, where Whittaker placed 15th, Wenger shared these thoughts on the new Doctor Who star: “It’s a testament to the energy and focus that Jodie has brought to Doctor Who that it’s hard to distinguish where one ends and…

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The BBC today announces the full list of writers and directors for the new series of Doctor Who, launching this autumn on BBC One. Showrunner Chris Chibnall, says: “We have a team of writers who’ve been working quietly and secretly for a long time now, crafting characters, worlds and stories to excite and move you. A set of directors who stood those scripts up on their feet, bringing those ideas, visuals and emotions into existence with bravura and fun. “Hailing…

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