The BBC wrote:Doctor Who to return for fifth series in 2010.
After months of media speculation, the BBC can confirm that the BAFTA award-winning Doctor Who will return for a fifth series in Spring 2010.
Viewers are in for a treat this Christmas, as a special episode starring David Tennant and Kylie Minogue will be broadcast on BBC One in December 2007.
Series Four, which went into production in July 2007, will hit UK screens in Spring 2008, followed by a special episode for Christmas 2008.
In 2009 Doctor Who will return with three specials starring David Tennant, with Head Writer, Russell T Davies.
The full-length fifth series will transmit in 2010.
Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, says: "Doctor Who is one of the BBC's best loved and most successful dramas. Its journey over the past three series has been one of the most ambitious and exciting that we have had, and I'm delighted to be able to confirm not only three exciting specials for 2009, but a fifth series in 2010. "
Menna Richards, Controller, BBC Wales, says: "The success of Doctor Who is a fantastic tribute to the dedication and expertise of the production team at BBC Wales who have worked on the project from the outset. This announcement is marvellous news for all involved, and more importantly for the programme's amazing fan base and audience. BBC Wales is looking forward to producing the fifth series."
Following the critically acclaimed season three finale, the BBC has announced that Catherine Tate is set to return to the TARDIS for the complete 13-week run of series four, reprising her role as Donna from the 2006 Christmas special.
Freema Agyeman, who won praise for her portrayal of Martha Jones in series three, is also set to return mid series four.
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I know some folk round here think it's a "bunch of arse", but others may be interested in this:
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Personally I'd rather have a full series in 2009 rather than "three exciting specials"...lazarus corporation wrote:that makes me happy
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True, but I'll survive with 3 specials and a promise for a full series the year aftersmiscandlon wrote:Personally I'd rather have a full series in 2009 rather than "three exciting specials"...lazarus corporation wrote:that makes me happy
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I was also amused at writer Steven Moffat's comments on winning a second Hugo Award, for 'The Girl In The Fireplace':
"Best thing about winning a (second) Hugo, is that it's for Doctor Who," Steven told us. "Cos years ago, when I was a tiny little Doctor Who fan, I bought this American magazine called Starlog. It was all about Star Wars and Star Trek (whatever those are) but the reason I bought it was in a tiny box in the corner it said "Doctor Who"!
"And I was so excited that this big important American magazine had an article about my favourite show! And it broke my heart. Because in the article it said "In all fairness Doctor Who is unlikely ever to win a Hugo ...
"Two Hugos, I've got!! Two Hugos for Doctor Who!! And I'd say more, but I'm off to the Starlog offices to dance around and flick v-signs."
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I can't imagine Steven Moffat flicking v-signs - more likely giving an archly camp look and a bitchy put-down.smiscandlon wrote:I was also amused at writer Steven Moffat's comments on winning a second Hugo Award, for 'The Girl In The Fireplace':
"Best thing about winning a (second) Hugo, is that it's for Doctor Who," Steven told us. "Cos years ago, when I was a tiny little Doctor Who fan, I bought this American magazine called Starlog. It was all about Star Wars and Star Trek (whatever those are) but the reason I bought it was in a tiny box in the corner it said "Doctor Who"!
"And I was so excited that this big important American magazine had an article about my favourite show! And it broke my heart. Because in the article it said "In all fairness Doctor Who is unlikely ever to win a Hugo ...
"Two Hugos, I've got!! Two Hugos for Doctor Who!! And I'd say more, but I'm off to the Starlog offices to dance around and flick v-signs."
BBC News 24 said it was taking a year off in 2009 (it never mentioned the 3 specials so that's an added bonus!) so that one of the stars (Tennant presumably, I didn't catch the name) could do some other acting work (something Shakesperian, on the stage maybe, I was only half listening).lazarus corporation wrote:True, but I'll survive with 3 specials and a promise for a full series the year after
Just someone, please, destroy RTD. Did you see him on totally Doctor who?! HE BIT THE DOCTOR'S HEAD OFF!! the man is evil. Pure evil. And he lives in a swamp. And he smells. It's wrong wrong wrong and I'm not going to stand for it! Make it go away
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Wotcha talking about d00mladyd00mw0lf wrote:HE BIT THE DOCTOR'S HEAD OFF!!
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Thanks a bunch, folks. Now I can't get THIS out of my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTELokKfCk
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On totally Doctor who, someone sent in a gingerbread Christopher Ecclestone. RTD's first reaction was to bite the head off it.smiscandlon wrote:Wotcha talking about d00mladyd00mw0lf wrote:HE BIT THE DOCTOR'S HEAD OFF!!
IT'S ALL SO VERY, VERY WRONG!
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I love Dr Who. Its one of the best things ever.
I really really loathe Catherine Tate. Series 4, and its 13 weeks of Catherine Tate will have to be something special to make it anything short of dire. She was rubbish in the Christmas episode, I don't see how she's gonna redeem herself.
I really really loathe Catherine Tate. Series 4, and its 13 weeks of Catherine Tate will have to be something special to make it anything short of dire. She was rubbish in the Christmas episode, I don't see how she's gonna redeem herself.
Nationalise the f**king lot.
mh wrote:Thanks a bunch, folks. Now I can't get THIS out of my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTELokKfCk
I love those special effects!
Thankee..
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The video is a bit silly, of course. After all, you can see the guy's feet underneath the (pasteboard?) Dalek costume...
The video is a bit silly, of course. After all, you can see the guy's feet underneath the (pasteboard?) Dalek costume...
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I hope they get rid of Martha, its been well downhill since she started and tbh EVERY season Russell T Davies fails to give us a decent conclusion to the series
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Tennant's doing Hamlet on stage.Dan wrote:BBC News 24 said it was taking a year off in 2009 (it never mentioned the 3 specials so that's an added bonus!) so that one of the stars (Tennant presumably, I didn't catch the name) could do some other acting work (something Shakesperian, on the stage maybe, I was only half listening).lazarus corporation wrote:True, but I'll survive with 3 specials and a promise for a full series the year after
I stopped watching Dr Who after David Tennant's first series. He just can't compare to Chris Ecclestone IMO. (Incidentally I've seen Chris Ecclestone play Hamlet at the West Yorkshire Playhouse -- he was fantastic.)
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boudicca wrote:markfiend wrote:"It is the most shattering experience of a young man's life when he awakes and quite reasonably says to himself, 'I will never play The Dane.' When that moment comes, ones ambition ceases. Don't you agree?"
, spigel the Orbital version rules and I forgot all about it, its going on the ultimate playlist later .Think the new ones are ok but lightyears behind the genuinely spooky stuff they made in the past an interesting reflection of a dumbed down hand holding pc culture .
Favourite Doctor ever ?? I vote Tom Baker
Personally I'd rather have a full series in 2009 rather than "three exciting specials"...[/quote]
I suppose it depends on how long the specials are. I sometimes find that with the existing format, some episodes appear a bit rushed and the plot suffers. The two-parters tend to be far better.
I suppose it depends on how long the specials are. I sometimes find that with the existing format, some episodes appear a bit rushed and the plot suffers. The two-parters tend to be far better.