"traits and abilities similar to those of the Doctor's own race, the Time Lords. River Song first appears in the ""Doctor Who"" 2008 series two-parter ""Silence in the Library""/""Forest of the Dead"" (written by Steven Moffat) during the Russell T Davies era of ""Doctor Who"". Here, she encounters the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) in the 52nd century and, though he has never met her, claims to be someone he will come to trust completely. River, who is a professor of archaeology and carries a TARDIS-colour/pattern diary of her adventures, is able to convince the Doctor of his future trust in"
"Chris Chibnall Chris Chibnall (born 1970) is an English television writer and producer, best known as the creator and writer of the award-winning ITV mystery-crime drama ""Broadchurch"" (2013–2017). A lifelong fan of the long-running BBC sci-fi ""Doctor Who"", Chibnall has written five episodes of the series under previous showrunners Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat, and was also the head writer for the first two series of the spinoff ""Torchwood"". In 2016, the BBC announced that Chibnall would succeed Moffat to become the showrunner and head writer of ""Doctor Who"", beginning with the eleventh series in 2018. Brought up in"
"in the final moments of the episode, writing Matt Smith's first words as the Eleventh Doctor. Chris Chibnall Chris Chibnall (born 1970) is an English television writer and producer, best known as the creator and writer of the award-winning ITV mystery-crime drama ""Broadchurch"" (2013–2017). A lifelong fan of the long-running BBC sci-fi ""Doctor Who"", Chibnall has written five episodes of the series under previous showrunners Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat, and was also the head writer for the first two series of the spinoff ""Torchwood"". In 2016, the BBC announced that Chibnall would succeed Moffat to become the showrunner"
"as far as ""Doctor Who""""). In an interview, Davies said that he felt the role of the showrunner was to establish and maintain a consistent tone in a drama. ""Doctor Who"" remains the most prominent example of a British television programme with a showrunner, with Steven Moffat having taken over the post from Davies from 2010 until 2017. Chris Chibnall has since taken over from Moffat. The term has also been used to refer to other writer-producers, such as Tony Jordan on ""Moving Wallpaper"" and ""Echo Beach"", Ann McManus on ""Waterloo Road"", Adrian Hodges on ""Primeval"" and Jed Mercurio on"
"presented online in storyboard format. In January 2016, the BBC announced that Chibnall would replace Steven Moffat as executive producer of ""Doctor Who"" and would be the head writer and executive producer of his first series in 2018. The series will be the eleventh in the revived serial. Matt Strevens is set to be an executive producer alongside Chibnall, after having also been an executive producer for ""An Adventure in Space and Time"". When discussing whether the new Doctor would be a woman, he was originally quoted in February 2017, as saying ""Nothing is ruled out but I don't want"
"Doctor Who (series 12) The twelfth series of the British science fiction television programme ""Doctor Who"" is set to premiere in early 2020, with production for the series having commenced in November 2018. The series will be the second to be led by Chris Chibnall as head writer and executive producer. This series will be the twelfth to air following the programme's revival in 2005, and will be the thirty-eighth season overall. The series will be preceded by a New Year's Day special episode, in lieu of the traditional annual Christmas Day special. Jodie Whittaker is due to return for"
"At the 2007 San Diego Comic Con, IDW Publishing announced their intention to publish a new series of ""Doctor Who"" comics, which will follow the adventures of the Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones. The first six issues of this series, later collected as ""Agent Provocateur"", were scripted by Russell and published in early 2008. He has also written a number of ""Torchwood"" strips for Titan Publishing. Gary Russell Gary Russell (born 18 September 1963 in Maidenhead, Berkshire) is a British freelance writer, producer and former child actor. As a writer, he is best known for his work in connection with"
"until 2005. Affected by rights issues for some years, many of those behind the new series were fans of the show when they were younger. ""Doctor Who"" returned to television screens on 26 March 2005, gaining a profile reminiscent of the earlier series at its peak. Perhaps the most high-profile of those behind the movement to return ""Doctor Who"" to the screens is writer Russell T Davies, who initially worked in the BBC children's department earlier in his career, and contributed to British TV science fiction there. Davies' first sci-fi serial was the six-part ""Dark Season"" (1991), which co-starred a"
"Blackman, Ed Hime, Pete McTighe, Vinay Patel, Joy Wilkinson, and Chris Chibnall, who wrote five episodes for the series solo, co-writing an additional episode with Blackman. Filming for the series commenced in November 2017 and concluded in August 2018. The series is also set to be succeeded by a New Year's Day special episode in 2019, ""Resolution"", instead of the traditional annual Christmas special. For the first time since ""Doctor Who""s seventh series, each episode of the series served mostly as a standalone story with no multi-parters. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> The series introduced Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Her predecessor Peter"
"Russell T Davies Stephen Russell Davies (born 27 April 1963), better known as Russell T Davies, is a Welsh screenwriter and television producer whose works include ""Queer as Folk"", ""Bob & Rose"", ""The Second Coming"", ""Casanova"", the 2005 revival of the classic British science fiction series ""Doctor Who"", and the trilogy ""Cucumber"", ""Tofu"", and ""Banana"". Born in Swansea, Davies aspired to work as a comic artist in his adult life, until a careers advisor at Olchfa School suggested that he study English literature; he consequently focused on a career of play- and screen-writing. After he graduated from Oxford University, Davies"
"November, BBC confirmed that Whittaker's second series had begun production. Doctor Who (series 12) The twelfth series of the British science fiction television programme ""Doctor Who"" is set to premiere in early 2020, with production for the series having commenced in November 2018. The series will be the second to be led by Chris Chibnall as head writer and executive producer. This series will be the twelfth to air following the programme's revival in 2005, and will be the thirty-eighth season overall. The series will be preceded by a New Year's Day special episode, in lieu of the traditional annual"
"the show's executive producer and chief writer since taking over from Russell T Davies in 2010. After the special's broadcast, Moffat was succeeded as chief executive and showrunner by Chris Chibnall. Since its broadcast, the special has received generally positive reviews from critics. Wandering back to his TARDIS through the South Pole after leaving his companions behind, the First Doctor refuses to regenerate. He encounters the Twelfth Doctor outside his own TARDIS in a similar state of mind. The pair are soon approached by a confused and injured First World War British captain, displaced from December 1914 while in a"
"further series of Torchwood, though it would depend on Davies being free from his other commitments. , no plans for fifth series have been announced, however, in early 2015 Barrowman confirmed that Torchwood was returning in the form of several BBC radio plays that could lead to the possibility of a future return to television. In the first series, the main writer alongside Russell T Davies was Chris Chibnall, creator of the BBC light drama show ""Born and Bred"". Other writers include P.J. Hammond, Toby Whithouse, ""Doctor Who"" script editor Helen Raynor, Cath Tregenna, and ""Doctor Who"" cast member Noel"
"Damaged Goods (Davies novel) Damaged Goods is an original ""Doctor Who"" novel, released by Virgin Publishing in their ""New Adventures"" range of ""Doctor Who"" books in 1996. It is the second and to date last piece of full-length prose fiction to have been published by the television scriptwriter Russell T Davies, who later became the chief writer and executive producer of the ""Doctor Who"" television series when it was revived in 2005. Davies's first professionally published fiction, a novelisation of his children's television serial ""Dark Season"", had been released by BBC Books in 1991. In July 2014 it was announced"
"Paul Abbott and ""Harry Potter"" author J. K. Rowling to write for the series; both declined due to existing commitments. Shortly after he secured writers for the show, Davies stated that he had no intention of approaching writers from the old series; the only writer he would have wished to work with was Holmes, who died in May 1986. By early 2004, the show had settled into a regular production cycle. Davies, Gardner, and BBC Controller of Continuing Drama Series Mal Young took posts as executive producers, and Phil Collinson, his old colleague from Granada, took the role of producer."
"be replaced in the role by Chris Chibnall in 2018. In May 2016, Steven Moffat stated in the 500th issue of ""Doctor Who Magazine"" that he would be writing the first and last three episodes of the series. Furthermore, he stated that the series would consist mostly of single-part stories so that the new companion, Bill Potts, could have more stories to explore her character, though two-parters would still be present in the series. Moffat also wrote the 2017 Christmas special, after the tenth series has concluded. Lawrence Gough directed the first two episodes of the tenth series, while Frank"
"long-running British science fiction drama ""Doctor Who"", ran for four series before entering an indefinite hiatus due to executive producer and creator Russell T Davies's other commitments. In January 2015, John Barrowman, who plays series lead Captain Jack Harkness, stated that there were plans for ""Torchwood"" to return as several BBC audio plays that could potentially lead into a fifth television series, with both Davies and co-executive producer Julie Gardner in discussion of the project. ""Torchwood"" previously aired on BBC Radio 4 between 2008 and 2011 in the form of radio plays. In May 2015, Big Finish announced plans to"
"the BBC announced that ""Doctor Who"" had been recommissioned for both a second series and a Christmas special on 30 March 2005. Recording for the Christmas special began on 23 July 2005, with production on the series itself beginning on 1 August 2005 and concluding on 31 March 2006. New writers for the show included Toby Whithouse, creator of the Channel 4 drama ""No Angels"", Tom MacRae, creator of Sky One's ""Mile High"", Matt Jones, also a prolific script editor and producer, and Matthew Graham, co-creator of the BBC science fiction series ""Life on Mars"". Previous writers Mark Gatiss, Steven"
"the name of the spin-off series ""Torchwood"". Davies was interested in making an episode that would serve as a crossover with """", and involve the TARDIS landing on-board the NX-01. The idea was officially discussed, but the plans were abandoned following the cancellation of ""Enterprise"" in February 2005. The first series of ""Doctor Who"" featured eight scripts by Davies, the remainder being allocated to experienced drama writers and previous writers for the show's ancillary releases: Steven Moffat penned a two-episode story, while Mark Gatiss, Robert Shearman, and Paul Cornell each wrote one script. Davies also approached his friend Paul Abbott"
"titled ""Thirteen"", was released on 12 December 2018 by Silva Screen Records. 41 selected pieces of score from this series, as composed by Segun Akinola, are then set to be released in a 2-CD set on 11 January 2019 by Silva Screen Records. Doctor Who (series 11) The eleventh series of the British science fiction television programme ""Doctor Who"" premiered on 7 October 2018 and concluded on 9 December 2018. The series is the first to be led by Chris Chibnall as head writer and executive producer, alongside executive producers Matt Strevens and Sam Hoyle, after Steven Moffat and Brian"
"already appeared in the series 4 episode ""The Fires of Pompeii"" as Caecilius, the father of the family that the Doctor saves from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. He had also appeared in """" as the civil servant John Frobisher. On 22 January 2016, the BBC announced that Moffat would be stepping down as show runner and be replaced by Chris Chibnall as lead writer and executive producer. In addition, Series 10 of ""Doctor Who"" would debut in Spring 2017, with a Christmas special airing in 2016. On 30 January 2017, Peter Capaldi announced he would be stepping down as"
"Doctor Who (series 10) The tenth series of the British science fiction television programme ""Doctor Who"" premiered on 15 April 2017 and concluded on 1 July 2017, and consisted of twelve episodes, after it was announced in July 2015 that BBC Worldwide had invested in a tenth series of the programme in its annual review. The series is led by head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, alongside executive producer Brian Minchin. It is the third and final series overseen by the two as executive producers, as well as Moffat's sixth and final series as head writer. This series is"
"and ""Harry Potter"" author J. K. Rowling to write for the series, but both declined due to existing commitments. Shortly after securing writers for the show, Davies stated that he had no intention to approach writers for the old series; the only writer he would have wished to work with was Robert Holmes, who died in May 1986, halfway through writing his contribution to ""The Trial of a Time Lord"". Elwen Rowlands and Helen Raynor served as script editors for the series. They were hired simultaneous, marking the first time ""Doctor Who"" had female script editors. Rowlands left after the"
"in 2006–2008, 2010–2015 and 2017–2018, and Christmas Day specials every year since 2005. No full series was broadcast in 2009, although four additional specials starring David Tennant were made. Davies left the show in 2010 after the end of series 4 and the David Tennant specials were completed. Steven Moffat, a writer under Davies was announced as Davies' successor along with Matt Smith as the new doctor. In January 2016, Moffat announced that he would step down after the 2017 finale, to be replaced by Chris Chibnall in 2018. The tenth series debuted in April 2017, with a Christmas special"
"the last story to be produced under the aegis of ""Doctor Who"" creator Sydney Newman, who left his position as Head of Drama at the BBC upon the expiration of his contract at the end of 1967. The four key production roles for this story were all taken by men heavily involved in the development of Doctor Who. Author David Whitaker had been the show's first Script Editor; Barry Letts, directing the show for the first time, later became the show's producer (for the majority of the Jon Pertwee era), executive producer, and occasional script writer; Script Editor Peter Bryant"
"scripts included in the first edition—and covered Davies' final months as executive producer of ""Doctor Who"" as he co-wrote the five-part BBC One ""Torchwood"" miniseries """", planned David Tennant's departure and Matt Smith's arrival as the Doctor, and moved to the United States. Davies departed from producing the show in 2009 along with Gardner and Collinson, and finished his tenure with four special length episodes. His departure from the show was announced in May 2008, alongside a press release that named Steven Moffat as his successor. His role in late 2008 was split between writing the 2009 specials and preparing"
"as an English teacher. A lifelong fan of ""Doctor Who"", Moffat's first work on the series was the script of the parody episode """", which aired in 1999. When ""Doctor Who"" was revived in 2005, he wrote six episodes under executive producer Russell T Davies. Moffat was subsequently ""Doctor Who"" showrunner, lead writer and executive producer from 2009 until 2017. Moffat's run as executive producer aired from April 2010 to December 2017. ""Sherlock"", which Moffat co-created with Mark Gatiss, began airing in July 2010. He also co-wrote the 2011 feature film """". Moffat has won several awards, mainly for ""Doctor"
"2013, while Neil Gaiman, who contributed one episode to Series 6 and another episode to Series 7, and Frank Cottrell-Boyce also stated that they were developing scripts. However, neither were able to confirm initially whether these would be for Series 8 or a subsequent series. On 4 July 2014, it was confirmed Boyce would also write an episode. Gareth Roberts, who has written five previous episodes of ""Doctor Who"", has been confirmed to be returning for Series 8. On 7 January 2014, it was announced that former producers Peter Bennett (producer in 2010, who has also worked on spin-off ""Torchwood"""
"""Doctor Who"" range, along with script editor Alan Barnes. In late 2007, David Richardson took over from Sharon Gosling and now holds the title of Producer, organising the schedules across the company's output, as well as having creative responsibility for ""The Companion Chronicles"", ""Lost Stories"", and the spin off ""Jago & Litefoot"". The Managing Director of the company is Jason Haigh-Ellery. On 11 June 2011, Tenth Planet Events hosted the first Big Finish Day in Barking, with such guests as Sophie Aldred, Colin Baker, and Sarah Sutton. On 11 February 2012, a second one was held with such guests as"
"Who"" episodes. The workload of managing three separate shows prompted Davies to delegate writing tasks for ""Torchwood"" and ""The Sarah Jane Adventures"" to other writers so he could focus on writing ""Doctor Who"". After Billie Piper's departure as Rose Tyler in the second series finale ""Doomsday"", he suggested a third spin-off, ""Rose Tyler: Earth Defence"", a compilation of annual bank holiday specials featuring Rose in a parallel universe version of Torchwood. He later reneged on his idea, as he believed that Rose should stay off screen, and abandoned the idea even though it had been budgeted. In September 2008, BBC"
"that ""It’s now impossible for it to ever be axed."" However, despite the comments made to ""Radio Times"", in an interview with BBC Radio 2 a week later, Davies said he would love to write more ""Doctor Who"", specifically a movie. In January 2015, the ""Doctor Who"" Twitter page reported that filming had begun on episodes written by Toby Whithouse, who has previously contributed episodes ""School Reunion"", ""The Vampires of Venice"", ""The God Complex"" and ""A Town Called Mercy"". On 16 March 2015, Mark Gatiss confirmed he would be writing an episode for the series. On 30 March 2015, it"
"Baker Boys ran for two series in 2011/2012. Russell T. Davies acted as creative consultant, and the show starred Eve Myles, Matthew Gravelle, Mark Lewis Jones, Amy Morgan, Steven Meo, Boyd Clack and Cara Readle. In 2015 she was lead writer on ITV's period drama ""Mr Selfridge"", starring Jeremy Piven, after joining the writers' room for series 3 in 2014. Helen Raynor Helen Raynor (born March 1972) is a British television screenwriter and script editor, best known for her work on the relaunched BBC science fiction series ""Doctor Who"". Raynor was born in Swansea and attended Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Her"
"Russell T Davies as executive producer and head writer. Piers Wenger and Beth Willis replaced Julie Gardner as executive producer. A new logo was incorporated into a new title sequence with a new variation of the theme tune, composed by Murray Gold. By the end of ""The Eleventh Hour"", the Doctor has a new sonic screwdriver and the TARDIS sported a new interior and exterior, similar to the one used from 1963 to 1966. The previous TARDIS interior was shown at the beginning of ""The Eleventh Hour""; the Time Rotor on the console had to be rebuilt due to the"