We can officially add Russell T Davies to the list of creative people who’ve become irritated with fans wanting updates on a particular project they’re inextricably linked to. Think George R.R. Martin and The Winds of Winter, or James Gunn and The Batman Part II. Now, the Doctor Who showrunner from 2005-2010 and again since […]
Russell T Davies Is Remaining Vague About the Future of ‘Doctor Who’
As Doctor Who‘s ongoing future remains in flux (no, not that flux), fans remain waiting to hear for any sign that news on the security of that future is on the way. Well, in its latest development, there’s good news and bad news: but in the middle of that is the fact that all of this still […]
Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies on Why Ncuti Gatwa’s Outfits Always Change
In a conversation with Polygon, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies discussed opting away from giving the Fifteenth Doctor a consistent outfit—or accessory, like, say, a bowtie or a distinctively striped scarf—like previous Doctors have worn. With the stylish Ncuti Gatwa now starring as the Doctor, Davies wanted to allow more room for different looks. “I […]
Russell T Davies Wants Doctor Who to Keep Swinging for the Fences
Doctor Who finds itself in a very interesting place ahead of its return this weekend. The revival era of the show just marked its 20th anniversary a few weeks ago, and now, a brand new season is bringing the series a fresh energy via Varada Sethu’s new companion, Belinda. But it also comes after months […]
Doctor Who’s Eurovision Episode May Not Make It to UK TV… Because of Eurovision
The sixth episode of this upcoming season of Doctor Who may be thwarted by the BBC’s other behemoth of primetime television: Eurovision. And, because time does sometimes get quite wimey in the real life, it’s when the series is airing its own Eurovision send-up—an episode aptly titled “The Interstellar Song Contest,” guest-starring real-life Eurovision host […]
The New Doctor Who Trailer Introduces His Latest Partner in Time
The first Doctor Who season with Ncuti Gatwa in the lead role had its ups and downs, but it seemed to be a generally good that left audiences wanting more of him. Fortunately, the show already had another season with Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor locked in, and we’re finally getting another look at what’s to come in April. […]