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The '''2023 specials''' were a number of television stories that were written and produced to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. Like the [[List of anniversary specials|20th anniversary special]] ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'' and the [[2013 specials|50th anniversary specials]], these specials were not considered to be part of a numbered season.
The '''60th Anniversary Specials''' were a trilogy of television episodes released in [[2023 (releases)|2023]] to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]''. Like the [[List of anniversary specials|20th anniversary special]] {{cs|The Five Doctors (TV story)}} and the [[50th Anniversary Specials]], these specials are not considered to be part of a numbered season.


It began a new era of the programme as former showrunner and executive producer [[Russell T Davies]] made his return to the role he effectively started.<ref name="RTD" >https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=russell-t-davies-to-return-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref> His return was announced on [[24 September (releases)|24 September]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]].<ref name=RTDCult>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref>
The trilogy began a new era of the programme as former showrunner and executive producer [[Russell T Davies]] made his return to the role he effectively started.<ref name="RTD" >https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=russell-t-davies-to-return-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref> His return was announced on [[24 September (releases)|24 September]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]].<ref name=RTDCult>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref>


Davies' initial run began with the [[Series 1 (Doctor Who)|series revival]] in [[2005 (releases)|2005]] with the [[Ninth Doctor]] and ended in [[2010 (releases)|2010]] with the [[Tenth Doctor]]'s [[regeneration]] in ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''. Thirteen years later, Davies' second era commenced in the [[2022 (releases)|2022]] [[Centenary Special]] ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]''; in the story's closing moments, the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] regenerates into the [[Fourteenth Doctor]], an incarnation who looks virtually identical to the Tenth Doctor.
Davies' initial run began with the [[Series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|series revival]] in [[2005 (releases)|2005]] with the [[Ninth Doctor]] and ended in [[2010 (releases)|2010]] with the [[Tenth Doctor]]'s [[regeneration]] in {{cs|The End of Time (TV story)}}. Thirteen years later, Davies' second era commenced in the [[2022 (releases)|2022]] [[Centenary Special]] {{cs|The Power of the Doctor (TV story)}}; in the story's closing moments, the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] regenerates into the [[Fourteenth Doctor]], an incarnation who looks virtually identical to the Tenth Doctor.


The specials marked a huge change to business form as production of the show by the [[BBC]] became a collaboration with [[Bad Wolf Productions|Bad Wolf]],<ref>https://twitter.com/badwolf_tv/status/1441407974761635846?s=21</ref> which had been acquired by [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony]].<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/sony-to-acquire-bad-wolf-in-60m-deal</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/its-official-sony-pictures-television-acquires-future-doctor-who-producer-bad-wolf</ref> Furthermore, a deal was struck between the BBC and [[Disney Branded Television]] to have ''Doctor Who'' streaming on [[Disney+]].<ref name="D+">https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who</ref>
The specials marked a huge change to business form as production of the show by the [[BBC]] became a collaboration with [[Bad Wolf Productions|Bad Wolf]],<ref>https://twitter.com/badwolf_tv/status/1441407974761635846?s=21</ref> which had been acquired by [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony]].<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/sony-to-acquire-bad-wolf-in-60m-deal</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/its-official-sony-pictures-television-acquires-future-doctor-who-producer-bad-wolf</ref> Furthermore, a deal was struck between the BBC and [[Disney Branded Television]] to have ''Doctor Who'' streaming on [[Disney+]].<ref name="D+">https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who</ref>


The specials saw the return of [[David Tennant]] to the role of the Doctor, now portraying the Fourteenth Doctor, rather than returning as his former Tenth Doctor. [[Catherine Tate]] also reprised her role as former companion [[Donna Noble]], with [[Bernard Cribbins]], [[Jacqueline King]] and [[Karl Collins]] returning as [[Wilfred Mott]], [[Sylvia Noble]] and [[Shaun Temple]], respectively. In addition, several new cast members were prominently featured, including [[Yasmin Finney]] as Rose and [[Neil Patrick Harris]] as the "greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced".<ref name="1stDay" /><ref name="GoldCar" /><ref name="60Teaser" /><ref name="enemy">[https://www.instagram.com/p/CewMhpPtRkg/?hl=en]</ref>
The specials saw the return of [[David Tennant]] to the role of the Doctor, now portraying the Fourteenth Doctor, rather than returning as his former Tenth Doctor. [[Catherine Tate]] also reprised her role as former companion [[Donna Noble]], with [[Bernard Cribbins]], [[Jacqueline King]] and [[Karl Collins]] returning as [[Wilfred Mott]], [[Sylvia Noble]] and [[Shaun Temple]], respectively. In addition, several new cast members were prominently featured, including [[Yasmin Finney]] as [[Rose Noble|Rose]] and [[Neil Patrick Harris]] as "[[The Toymaker|the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced]]".<ref name="1stDay" /><ref name="GoldCar" /><ref name="60Teaser">https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-trailer-christmas-day-newsupdate/</ref><ref name="enemy">[https://www.instagram.com/p/CewMhpPtRkg/?hl=en Russell T Davies about Neil Patrick Harris' villain]</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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It was noted in a big reveal by the BBC on [[24 September (releases)|24 September]] 2021 that [[Russell T Davies]] would make his return in the 60th anniversary in [[2023 (releases)|2023]] and remain as [[head writer]] in "series beyond". Additionally, [[BBC Studios]] announced they were partnering with [[Bad Wolf Productions|Bad Wolf]] to produce the new episodes, a production company founded by Davies' former ''Doctor Who'' collaborators [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Jane Tranter]].<ref name="RTD" /><ref name=RTDCult />
It was noted in a big reveal by the BBC on [[24 September (releases)|24 September]] 2021 that [[Russell T Davies]] would make his return in the 60th anniversary in [[2023 (releases)|2023]] and remain as [[head writer]] in "series beyond". Additionally, [[BBC Studios]] announced they were partnering with [[Bad Wolf Productions|Bad Wolf]] to produce the new episodes, a production company founded by Davies' former ''Doctor Who'' collaborators [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Jane Tranter]].<ref name="RTD" /><ref name=RTDCult />


Davies hinted at the announcement earlier that same day, posting a humorous artwork on [[Instagram]] depicting his forehead in front of [[Gallifrey]]; in the post's caption, he alerted his followers to watch out for "News incoming 3.15pm".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNQMyssvfx/?utm_medium=copy_link]</ref> Like the preceding [[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|series 13]]<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-11-21/doctor-who-series-13-happening/</ref> the specials were announced as happening before the previous series had even begun broadcast.
Davies hinted at the announcement earlier that same day, posting a humorous artwork on [[Instagram]] depicting his forehead in front of [[Gallifrey]]; in the post's caption, he alerted his followers to watch out for "News incoming 3.15pm".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNQMyssvfx/?utm_medium=copy_link]</ref> Like the preceding [[Series 13 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 13]]<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-11-21/doctor-who-series-13-happening/</ref> the specials were announced as happening before the previous series had even begun broadcast.


Following the announcement, Davies said that he was "beyond excited" to be returning to the show but that he remained a viewer for the rest of Whittaker's run.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref> Chibnall said that it was fitting that "one of [[Great Britain|Britain]]'s screenwriting diamonds" would be returning to ''Doctor Who'' for the 60th anniversary.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref>
Following the announcement, Davies said that he was "beyond excited" to be returning to the show but that he remained a viewer for the rest of Whittaker's run.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref> Chibnall said that it was fitting that "one of [[Great Britain|Britain]]'s screenwriting diamonds" would be returning to ''Doctor Who'' for the 60th anniversary.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner</ref>
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=== Promotion ===
=== Promotion ===
The very first bit of promotion for this series came on [[24 September (releases)|24 September]] [[2021 (production)|2021]] with the reveal that [[Russell T Davies]] would be leading the show from the 60th anniversary and into "series beyond".<ref name="RTD" />
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On [[22 December (releases)|22 December]], Davies told ''[[The Guardian]]'' that he had already written a couple of his episodes for the new era and confirmed that his first episode would indeed go out in [[November (releases)|November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]], on the [[List of anniversary specials|60th Anniversary]].<ref name="Guardian">https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/22/russell-t-davies-i-genuinely-thought-who-wants-to-watch-a-show-about-aids</ref>
=== Broadcast ===
 
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On [[6 January (releases)|6 January]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]], [[visual effects]] editor [[Emily Lawrence]] spoke to ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 573|573]] and offered a look into what may be in store for the future of the show, hinting at 360 screens and gaming software akin to shows like ''The Mandalorian'', saying "''The 360 screens in "The Mandalorian" and how they used gaming software to create those amazing landscapes is something I’d love to see in "Doctor Who", the actors walk in front of the screen and the environment moves with them.''", explaining it would get rid of green screens once and for all.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-bbc-centenary-special-visual-effects-spectacular</ref>
A special press screening of {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}} took place on [[6 November (releases)|6 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] at [[Battersea Power Station]] in advance of the broadcast of the [[List of anniversaries|60th Anniversary Specials]].
 
On [[3 March (releases)|3 March]] 2022, [[Matt Strevens]] told ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 575|issue 575]] that he was very excited for Davies' and [[Bad Wolf Productions|Bad Wolf]]'s plans for the show, saying "''It meant a lot to [[Jodie Whittaker|Jodie]] [Whittaker] to know that she would [[regeneration|regenerate]] – it's lovely to pass that on.''".<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-bbc-centenary-special-massive-feature-length-epic</ref>
 
On [[14 March (releases)|14 March]], a group of Year 10s and Year 11s on a Junior Apprenticeship programme at Cardiff and Vale College got to visit [[Wolf Studios]] to speak to the crew thanks to Screen Alliance Wales.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/new-crew-are-in-the-process-of-organising-doctor-who-at-wolf-studios</ref>
 
On [[4 April (releases)|4 April]], [[Jane Tranter]], [[Head of Drama]] at Bad Wolf, told ''Variety'' that production would begin "later this year".<ref name="VariProd">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-affirms-doctor-who-will-go-into-production-later-this-year</ref>
 
On [[17 April (releases)|17 April]] it was revealed by BBC entertainment correspondent [[Lizo Mzimba]] in a [[BBC News]] article that Jodie Whittaker's successor as [[Fourteenth Doctor|the Doctor]] was "''expected to be revealed in the coming weeks''".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220418151736/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61111999 ''Doctor Who: Former companions to join Jodie Whittaker's farewell'' on BBC via the Wayback Machine]</ref>
 
Despite [[Ncuti Gatwa]] being officially announced as the "new Doctor" on [[8 May (releases)|the 8th of May]], a further [[BBC]] announcement on [[15 May (releases)|the 15th]] revealed [[David Tennant]] and [[Catherine Tate]] would reprise their roles as the Doctor and [[Donna Noble]] in the 60th specials.<ref name="NextDoctor">https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/ncuti-gatwa-is-the-doctor</ref><ref name="DoctorDonna">https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/david-tennant-catherine-tate-return</ref> Moments before the announcement's reveal, the official ''Doctor Who'' accounts on Instagram, [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]] shared a post containing two hearts and a [[Anniversary|blue diamond]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdleAgWD2KL/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ''Doctor Who'' on Instagram]</ref>
 
On [[16 May (releases)|16 May]], [[Yasmin Finney]] teased her involvement with an [[Instagram]] post containing a [[rose]] and a blue diamond.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdoGPj6IILH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Yasmin Finney on Instagram]</ref> It was officially announced by the BBC shortly after that Finney would be playing a character by the name of Rose.<ref name="Finney">https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/yasmin-finney-joins-doctor-who-cast</ref>
 
On [[17 May (releases)|17 May]], director [[Rachel Talalay]] posted two hearts, a blue diamond and a [[Director|clapboard]], announcing her return for the 60th Anniversary.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CdrCSM0qTTX/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=</ref>
 
On [[13 June (releases)|13 June]], Davies shared an Instagram post with two hearts and a [[Gemstone|gem]] emoji.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CewFseftPzM/</ref> Shortly after, the BBC announced that [[Neil Patrick Harris]] would take on the role of a powerful villain.<ref name="NPH" >https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/neil-patrick-harris-joins-doctor-who</ref>
 
On [[23 June (releases)|23 June]], Davies spoke to ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 579|issue 579]] about the upcoming specials, teasing possibilities as to how the Doctor and Donna could possibly end up back together, and also noting that fans might see some familiar, but new, villains.<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-david-tennant-monsters-newsupdate/?fbclid=IwAR0ZUR42hI8oG2nrtIaXzi-ohI9kaWqRYzy6vuGNskuprjaPP-hxLkfESyM&fs=e&s=cl</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-teases-doctor-who-announcements</ref> Davies also said that his return came about around [[Christmas]] [[2020 (production)|2020]] and that ''[[Doctor Who: Lockdown!]]'' played a role in that.<ref>https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-russell-t-davies-return-timeline-plan-2020/amp/</ref>
 
At [[London]] Trans+ Pride on [[9 July (releases)|9 July]], Yasmin Finney (who is transgender) confirmed that her character Rose would also be trans, in a speech calling out former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|prime minister]] [[Boris Johnson]] and Britain's Conservative government for bigotry.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/yasmin-finney-confirms-her-doctor-who-character-rose-is-trans</ref>
 
On [[28 July (releases)|28 July]], Finney said "''I get to open doors''" in a speech after accepting the ''Attitude Magazine'' Pride Icon Award during the magazine’s annual Pride award show.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/yasmin-finney-with-doctor-who-and-heartstopper-i-get-to-open-doors</ref>
 
On [[14 August (releases)|14 August]], speaking at ''Fan Expo [[Boston]]'', Tennant spoke about the 60th anniversary specials, saying that "''most of what's been filmed with other people has all been inside. So, there is lots more coming than people think, which is very exciting.''".<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/david-tennant-speaks-on-the-doctor-who-60th-anniversary</ref>
 
On [[8 September (releases)|8 September]], in a video interview with ''Queerpiphany'', Yasmin Finney revealed some information about her character Rose, saying she was a 15-year-old transgender girl with "''a great supportive family''", and said her role in ''Doctor Who'' was very similar to another show she starred in, the Netflix series ''Heartstopper''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-new-information-about-rose</ref>
 
On [[24 September (releases)|24 September]], former showrunner [[Steven Moffat]] told ''[[Radio Times]]'' that he had read Russell T Davies's scripts and said they were "''fantastic''".<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/steven-moffat-doubts-doctor-who-return-exclusive-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[30 September (releases)|30 September]], David Tennant spoke in an interview with BBC News about his and Catherine Tate's return to the show, explaining that it all happened during ''Doctor Who: Lockdown!'', saying "''[We] were just having a text exchange and Catherine said, 'wouldn’t it be fun to do it again?' Russell said, 'We could do a one off, maybe they’d let us'. We said, 'yeah that would be a laugh,' and then it all went quiet.''", and continued "''Suddenly Russell let us know that he was taking over the show again and he would be back fully in charge and would we come and play a little bit for him?''".<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/david-tennant-watch-alongs-played-a-huge-role-in-doctor-who-screen-reunions</ref>
 
On [[23 October (releases)|23 October]], following the broadcast of ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'' and the episode's surprise regeneration into Tennant, Russell T Davies revealed that he would be playing the Fourteenth Doctor and new incoming actor for the [[Series 14 (Doctor Who)|following series]] [[Ncuti Gatwa]] would be playing the [[Fifteenth Doctor]]. It was also revealed that all three [[List of anniversary specials|60th Anniversary Specials]] would be airing in [[November (releases)|November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]].<ref name="14th">https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/david-tennant-is-the-fourteenth-doctor</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-returns-for-60th-anniversary-in-2023</ref>
 
On [[25 October (releases)|25 October]] it was announced by future-Doctor actor Gatwa on ''Live with Kelly and Ryan'' that a deal had been struck between the BBC and [[Disney Branded Television]] to have ''Doctor Who'' streaming on [[Disney+]] from November 2023 onwards to transform the show into a global franchise. Along with these news was unveiled a new [[diamond]]-shaped [[Doctor Who logo|logo]], reminiscent of the one used in [[Season 11|Seasons 11]]–[[Season 17|17]].<ref name="D+" /><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who</ref><ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-diamond-logo-returns-newsupdate/</ref>
 
Speaking of this news, showrunner Russell T Davies said:
{{Quote|I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds – with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in [[United Kingdom|the UK]].|[[Russell T Davies]]|https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who}}
 
Commenting on it, Bad Wolf's Jane Tranter and [[Julie Gardner]] said:
{{Quote|For ''Doctor Who'' to have the backing of two of the most innovative and respected media organisations in the world is a testament to the unique drive and vision at the heart of this show. Bad Wolf are beyond delighted to be once again working with the genius that is Russell T Davies and, with the exciting new partnership between the BBC and [[Disney]], we can together reach to even greater heights, producing from [[Wolf Studios]] [[Wales]] ambitious stories through [[time]] and [[space]] for audiences across the globe.|[[Bad Wolf Productions]]|https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who}}
 
On [[28 October (releases)|28 October]], the new costumes for David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate's Donna Noble went on display at the MCM Comic Con in London at the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' booth, which also displayed the TARDIS and other merch. The display was available until [[30 October (releases)|30 October]].<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-new-look-fourteenth-doctor-comic-con-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[2 November (releases)|2 November]] in an interview with ''British Vogue'', Yasmin Finney said about the impact her character Rose would have would "''change the world''". She also revealed that she auditioned for ''Doctor Who'' before she got the role of "Elle Argent" on ''Heartstopper''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/yasmin-finney-says-her-doctor-who-character-rose-will-change-the-world</ref>
 
On [[10 November (releases)|10 November]] new revelations were made in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 584|issue 584]] about the new era to come; the new production crew was revealed, the first part of many of the first story of the new Doctor's era, ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'', was revealed, and Davies teased that "''huge revelations to come and brand-new stories about a [[Time Lord]]’s life''" were yet to come. Davies also revealed how conversation about his, Tennant and Tate's returns came about during the ''[[Doctor Who: Lockdown!|Lockdown!]]'' watchalong of ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'' and how he reached out to the [[BBC]] for a potential return to the position of [[showrunner]].<ref name="DWM584">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-series-14-production-and-crew-updates</ref>
 
[[File:Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Diamond Logo.jpeg|thumb|right|60th Anniversary Diamond Logo.]]
[[File:Fourteenth Doctor 60th promotional image.jpeg|thumb|right|14th Doctor promotional image.]]
On [[23 November (releases)|23 November, ''Doctor Who Day'',]] a variety of new content was announced and released, one being a new variation of the new logo, namely replacing the [[blue]] diamond-shape with a real [[diamond]] and a shiny metallic look<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-logo-newsupdate/amp/</ref>, another being a new promotional image for the 60th anniversary specials of the Fourteenth Doctor standing on a [[Cliff (The Power of the Doctor)|cliff top]] in front of the TARDIS.<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/new-photo-david-tennant-fourteenth-doctor-who-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[30 November (releases)|30 November]], Tennant was interviewed at [[BBC Breakfast]] and asked about his return to ''Doctor Who'', but chose to keep the secrets of what to expect.<ref>https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1597874730412843008?s=46&t=EowNtPJLh3u0V4x5fmzgMw</ref>
 
On [[6 December (releases)|6 December]] while being interviewed about his role as Alexander Litvinenko in ''Litvinenko'', Tennant briefly mentioned ''Doctor Who'' saying: "''...to get a proper old run around in the [[Converse]] again was more than I ever dared imagine. So, it was a treat from start to finish.''"<ref>https://apnews.com/article/health-europe-poisoning-alexander-litvinenko-c1d2271a991a44094df66963f20e325b</ref>
 
On [[8 December (releases)|8 December]], Tennant was a guest on ''This Morning'' and was asked about how it was to return to the show. He said it was "''joyous''" and that they "''had a lovely time''".<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/david-tennant-doctor-who-return-60th-anniversary-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On the same day, ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 585|issue 585]] released Part 2 of the comic ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-reveals-series-plans-to-doctor-who-magazine</ref>
 
On [[22 December (releases)|22 December]], in an interview with Radio Times, while promoting ''Count Magnus'', former writer and occassional cast member [[Mark Gatiss]] spoke about the Specials, stating "''I suspect some kind of [[celestial]] intervention!''" after having watched the unusual regeneration from Jodie Whittaker to David Tennant.<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/mark-gatiss-doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa-exclusive-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[24 December (releases)|24 December]], the BBC aired a short teaser clip of [[Neil Patrick Harris]]'s character exclaiming "''Worldwide premiere''", with the caption "''Tomorrow''".<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-teases-christmas-treat</ref>
 
On [[25 December (releases)|25 December]] the first teaser [[trailer]] for the new specials was aired, bringing a [[Meep]] and the [[Wrarth Warrior]]s, who first appeared in the [[1980 (releases)|1980]] ''Doctor Who Weekly'' comic ''[[Doctor Who and the Star Beast (comic story)|Doctor Who and the Star Beast]]'', to television. It also announced the return of [[Jacqueline King]] and [[Karl Collins]] as [[Sylvia Noble]] and [[Shaun Temple]] and brought [[Ruth Madeley]] to the screen as new character [[Shirley Anne Bingham]]. [[Ncuti Gatwa]] was revealed as the [[Fifteenth Doctor]].<ref name="60Teaser">https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-trailer-christmas-day-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[5 January (releases)|5 January]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]], ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 586|issue 586]] released Part 3 of the comic ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-magazine-586-to-include-exclusive-millie-gibson-interview</ref>
 
On [[20 January (releases)|20 January]], during an interview on ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'', Russell T Davies spoke briefly about ''Doctor Who'', saying: "''I am loving it, loving it so much. We’ve three specials and then a brand-new Doctor, who is amazing.''".<ref>https://uk.news.yahoo.com/russell-t-davies-loving-being-123000080.html</ref>
 
On [[27 January (releases)|27 January]], in an interview with ''GQ'', Davies again spoke about his return to the show, and how he brought along Tennant and Tate to return as well. He also spoke about his big plans for a "next stage" involving spin-offs and how a bigger budget would change the show.<ref>https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/russell-t-davies-nolly-doctor-who-interview-2023</ref>
 
On [[1 February (releases)|1 February]], during an interview with ''The Independent'', Davies spoke about ''Doctor Who'', saying "''We've still got 10 months [until my first episode] so I'm keeping my powder dry.''" He revealed that, although it would gain a bigger budget, the show had lasted 60 years due it being good and fans would discover that the show had not been radically changed.<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/russell-t-davies-nolly-doctor-who-b2272818.html</ref>
 
On [[2 February (releases)|2 February]], in ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 587|issue 587]], Davies announced that there were bigger plans to come for the show as he revealed that the trailer which aired during [[Christmas]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]] was originally meant to air right after ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'' on [[23 October (releases)|23 October]] 2022, and was originally much longer, but it was decided against, with the final version postponed and with no footage of Special Two. Actor [[Ronak Patani]] was also revealed as [[UNIT]] officer [[Singh (60th Special)|Major Singh]]. Part 4 of the comic ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'' was also released.<ref name="DWM587">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-showrunner-reveals-new-60th-anniversary-trailer-clues</ref>
 
Elsewhere in the magazine, [[executive producer]] [[Joel Collins]] praised the future Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, calling him "''magnetic''". Mention was made of how the specials' teaser trailer entirely consisted of footage from the first and third episodes, which in the process, appeared to confirm that Gatwa would appear in one or both episodes.<ref name="Ncuti">https://cultbox.co.uk/general/doctor-who-executive-producer-praises-magnetic-ncuti-gatwa</ref>
 
On [[1 March (releases)|1 March]] Davies was interviewed on Season 15, Episode 2 of the [[podcast]] ''Table Manners'' where he revealed he was going to stay on ''Doctor Who'' "''for years''".<ref>https://play.acast.com/s/tablemanners/s15-ep-2-russell-t-davis</ref>
 
On [[2 March (releases)|2 March]], ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 588|issue 588]] was released, containing Part 5 of the comic ''Liberation of the Daleks''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-and-series-14-filming-update</ref>
 
On [[15 March (releases)|15 March]], Yasmin Finney spoke to ''Teen Vogue'' saying "''I was 14, in my bed, pre-transition. I just had such goosebumps, and I was like, ‘I want that. I really want that.’ And I got it. I didn't realise how powerful the universe is, how powerful manifestation is.''", talking about her involvement on the show.<ref>https://www.teenvogue.com/story/new-hollywood-yasmin-finney-interview-2023</ref>
 
On [[16 March (releases)|16 March]] ''[[Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition]]'' [[DWMSE 63|issue 63]] was released in which [[executive producer]] [[Julie Gardner]] was interviewed about expectations and worries behind the scenes, to which she replied: "''There’s only one worry on [[Doctor Who]]: that production delivers on the extraordinary quality of Russell’s writing. He’s writing amongst his best-ever work. The scripts are big and extremely ambitious. The only worry I ever have is that we get it right for him. We run to keep up.''"<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-producer-russell-t-davies-is-writing-his-best-ever-work</ref>
 
On [[17 March (releases)|17 March]] during [[Red Nose Day]], David Tennant hosted the [[Comic Relief]] live-show. In a pre-filmed sketch to start off the show, ''[[Comic Relief 2023 (TV story)|Comic Relief 2023]]'', comedic actor [[Lenny Henry]] appeared to be getting ready for hosting the show, when complaining about stomach pains. In a twist, he started [[regeneration|regenerating]], turning into Tennant in-character as the [[Fourteenth Doctor]], who, in a partial re-enactment of the last scene from ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'', examines his own body, exclaims "''What?!''", notices he is going to host the live show, looks at his watch and runs off.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/sir-lenny-henry-regenerates-into-david-tennant-in-doctor-who-sketch-for-red-nose-day</ref>
 
On [[30 March (releases)|30 March]] ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 589|issue 589]] was released, in which the Specials [[director]]s praised the new TARDIS interior set, being said to be "''church-like in scale''" and them recalling initial worries of "''It will never be ready in time…''" and being able to "''…point the camera anywhere at it and it looks amazing''". ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'' Part 6 was also released.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/new-tardis-interior-set-praised-by-directors-in-doctor-who-magazine</ref>
 
On [[31 March (releases)|31 March]] the [[BBC]] promised in their "Annual Plan" for [[2023 (releases)|2023]]/[[2024 (releases)|2024]] a "''highly ambitious reinvention of Doctor Who''", with the show included in their list of "''distinctive, high-quality drama working with the very best new and established on-and-off-screen talent''", saying: "''We will bolster our on-screen spend with third-party investment to deliver greater value to audiences, including the first new content from our highly ambitious reinvention of Doctor Who, co-produced in partnership with [[Disney Branded Television|Disney]].''"<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/documents/bbc-annual-plan-2023-2024.pdf BBC Annual Plan 2023\24]</ref>
 
On [[24 April (releases)|24 April]] the BBC officially announced on their [[Doctor Who social media|social media]] and the [[Doctor Who website|''Doctor Who'' website]] that former [[composer]] [[Murray Gold]] would be returning to perform the [[Doctor Who soundtracks|soundtracks]] for the three Specials and [[Series 14 (Doctor Who)|series beyond]], with Gold commenting: "''I’m so happy to be invited back for another joyful ride in the TARDIS. I didn’t think twice. Working with Russell and his team is just a pleasure.''"<ref>https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/award-winning-composer-murray-gold-returns-to-doctor-who</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/composer-murray-gold-returns-to-doctor-who</ref>
 
On [[27 April (releases)|27 April]] ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 590|issue 590]] was released, which had the first interview with Gold since his return announcement. ''Liberation of the Daleks'' Part 7 was also released.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/composer-speaks-of-dazzling-ncuti-gatwa-in-doctor-who-magazine</ref>
 
On [[29 April (releases)|29 April]], [[5 May (releases)|5 May]] and [[9 May (releases)|9 May]], the ''Doctor Who'' social media made some cryptic posts containing strange codes that got deleted, and brief "interruptions" on [[BBC One]] happened, which showed similar code as well as a few shots from the 60th Specials. Some coding translated as "''The Star Beast''" while some other code referred to the last date of ''[[Eurovision|Eurovision 2023]]'' on [[13 May (releases)|13 May]].<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-bbc-releases-cryptic-teaser</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/new-doctor-who-60th-anniversary-trailer-hinted-to-drop-before-eurovision</ref><ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-teaser-clues-eurovision-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[13 May (releases)|13 May]], shortly before ''Eurovision 2023'', the BBC released a brand new trailer for the [[List of anniversaries|60th Anniversary Specials]], revealing both footage from the Specials and the title of each Special; ''[[The Star Beast (TV story)|The Star Beast]]'', ''[[Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)|Wild Blue Yonder]]'' and ''[[The Giggle (TV story)|The Giggle]]'', respectively.<ref name="EpTitles">[https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/revealed-the-episode-titles-for-the-60th-anniversary-specials The episode titles for the 60th anniversary specials are revealed]</ref><ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-trailer-eurovision-newsupdate/</ref><ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-all-three-titles-revealed-in-new-trailer</ref>
 
On [[25 May (releases)|25 May]] ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 591|issue 591]] was released, which celebrated [[Trans Pride]] with Davies discussing the casting of [[Yasmin Finney]] as Rose. The magazine also revealed Part 8 of ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-magazine-591-celebrates-lgbtq-characters</ref>
 
On [[31 May (releases)|31 May]], speaking to a fan at an event, Tennant teased "''People don't know what's coming''" and "''I think it's gonna be... quite unexpected''".<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-david-tennant-teases-60th-newsupdate/</ref>
 
On [[7 June (releases)|7 June]], in an interview with ''GQ Magazine'', Yasmin Finney stated "''Get ready, because it really is a throwback.''".<ref>https://t.co/EgaKK6f0AE</ref>
 
On [[12 June (releases)|12 June]], [[Catherine Tate]] was interviewed for ''The One Show'', in which she said that when asked to return to the show, saying yes was "''a complete no-brainer''".<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mwqv</ref>
 
On [[13 June (releases)|13 June]], [[David Tennant]] spoke to [[Radio Times]] in an interview about his return, saying "''It’s a victory lap, in a way – you get to enjoy something that had meant so much to you, one last shot before you get too old to do it again.''".<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/david-tennant-describes-doctor-who-60th-anniversary-as-a-victory-lap</ref>
 
On [[22 June (releases)|22 June]] ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' [[DWM 592|issue 592]] was released, which featured Part 9 of ''Liberation of the Daleks''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-magazine-592-features-dooms-day-comic</ref>


On [[18 July (releases)|18 July]], the [[BBC]] released promotional posters of [[Donna Noble]] and the [[Fourteenth Doctor]].<ref>https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1681340567882547217?s=46&t=n1ymF6URs9Fk5Zw8aOt81A</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1681348114005868576?s=46&t=n1ymF6URs9Fk5Zw8aOt81A</ref>
Dressed with an animatronic [[Beep the Meep]], [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]], [[UNIT]] soldiers, promotional standees and more, the event was attended by many familiar faces, including [[Russell T Davies]], [[Ruth Madeley]], [[Murray Gold]], [[Sophie Aldred]], [[Janet Fielding]], [[Colin Baker]], [[Sylvester McCoy]], [[Carole Ann Ford]], [[Jane Tranter]], [[Julie Gardner]], [[Katy Manning]] and many more.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/premieres/doctor-who-special-the-star-beast-screens-in-london</ref>
 
On [[19 July (releases)|19 July]] in an interview with ''Evening Standard'', Finney revealed that she shared scenes with [[Ncuti Gatwa]], saying: ''"Two black, queer, magic actors on screen together? It was bound to happen, the universe was bound to connect the lines. We’re intertwined, and I think we complement each other so well. We see how privileged we are."''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/yasmin-finney-reveals-she-shares-doctor-who-scenes-with-ncuti-gatwa</ref>
 
Same day, the BBC announced the new [[sonic screwdriver]] with a [[YouTube]] video and an article on the [[Doctor Who website|''Doctor Who'' website]].<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/david-tennant-fourteenth-doctor-new-sonic-screwdriver-newsupdate/</ref><ref>https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/the-fourteenth-doctors-sonic-screwdriver-is-available-now</ref>
 
On [[20 July (releases)|20 July]], ''Doctor Who Magazine'' [[DWM 593|issue 593]] was released, containing an interview with [[David Tennant]] and [[Catherine Tate]], in which they talked about secret keeping amongst others, and Part 10 of ''Liberation of the Daleks''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-magazine-593-highlights</ref><ref>https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/david-tennant-and-catherine-tate-talk-keeping-doctor-who-secrets</ref>
 
On [[24 July (releases)|24 July]], [[Ruth Madeley]] was interviewed on ''The One Show'', in which the conversation landed on ''Doctor Who'', with Madeley saying the audiences would love her character Shirley, but refused to say more.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001p33d</ref>
 
=== Broadcast ===
''to be added''


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Fourteenth Doctor]]<ref name="14th" /> - [[David Tennant]]<ref name="DoctorDonna" /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Fourteenth Doctor]] - [[David Tennant]]
* [[Donna Noble]] - [[Catherine Tate]]<ref name="DoctorDonna" /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Donna Noble]] - [[Catherine Tate]]


=== Recurring ===
=== Recurring ===
''To be added''
* [[Rose Noble]] - [[Yasmin Finney]]
* [[Shaun Temple]] - [[Karl Collins]]
* [[Shirley Anne Bingham]] - [[Ruth Madeley]]
* [[Sylvia Noble]] - [[Jacqueline King]]
* [[Wilfred Mott]] - [[Bernard Cribbins]]
* [[Kate Lethbridge-Stewart]] - [[Jemma Redgrave]]
* [[Melanie Bush]] - [[Bonnie Langford]]


=== Guest ===
=== Guest ===
* Rose - [[Yasmin Finney]]<ref name="Finney" /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[BBC Reporter (The Star Beast)|BBC Reporter]] - [[Matt Green]]
* [[Wilfred Mott]] - [[Bernard Cribbins]]<ref name="1stDay" />
* [[Colonel]] [[Chan (The Star Beast)|Chan]] - [[Jamie Cho]]
* [[Sylvia Noble]] - [[Jacqueline King]]<ref name="GoldCar" /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Lad 1 (The Star Beast)|Lad]] - [[Harley McEvilly]]
* [[Shaun Temple]] - [[Karl Collins]]<ref name="GoldCar" /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Lad 2 (The Star Beast)|Lad]] - [[Max Fincham]]
* TBA - [[Neil Patrick Harris]]<ref name="NPH" /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Fudge Merchandani]] - [[Dara Lall]]
* Edward Lawn Bridges - [[Tim Hudson]]<ref>https://twitter.com/ruther2/status/1582452974160580608?s=46&t=HcUaTu71HTU0keFGD48TfQ</ref>
* [[The Meep]] - [[Cecily Fay]]
* Shirley Anne Bingham - [[Ruth Madeley]]<ref name="60Teaser" />
* Meep Animatronics - [[Brian Herring]], [[Phill Woodfine]]
* [[Meep]] - TBA<ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Wrarth Warrior 1 (The Star Beast)|Wrarth Warrior 1]] - [[Robert Strange]]
* Voice of [[Meep]] - TBA<ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Wrarth Warrior 2 (The Star Beast)|Wrarth Warrior 2]] - [[Stephen Love]]
* [[Wrarth Warrior]]s - TBA<ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Wrarth Warrior 3 (The Star Beast)|Wrarth Warrior 3]] - [[Jordan Benjamin]]
* Major Singh - [[Ronak Patani]]<ref name="DWM587" />
* [[Wrarth Warrior 4 (The Star Beast)|Wrarth Warrior 4]] - [[Vassili Psaltopoulos]]
* TBA - Jamie Hayden/Jamie Cho<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-new-cast-member-discovered</ref>
* [[Soldier (The Star Beast)|Soldier]] - [[Isabella Carey]]
* "Teen Girl" - Maisie Fogg<ref>https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1665730115861463040?s=46&t=n1ymF6URs9Fk5Zw8aOt81A</ref>
* [[Major]] [[Singh (The Star Beast)|Singh]] - [[Ronak Patani]]
* Voice of [[Zogroth]] - [[Ned Porteous]]
* Voice of [[Zreeg]] - [[John Hopkinson]]
* [[Chief Technician (The Star Beast)|Chief Technician]] - [[Anna Martine Freeman]]
* [[Sergeant (The Star Beast)|Sergeant]] - [[Archie Backhouse]]
* Voice of the Meep - [[Miriam Margolyes]]
* [[Isaac Newton]] - [[Nathaniel Curtis]]
* [[Merridew (Wild Blue Yonder)|Mrs Merridew]] - [[Susan Twist]]
* The Doctor [[Acting Double]] - [[Daniel Tuite]]
* The Doctor [[Not-Thing|Beast]] Double - [[Ophir Raray]]
* The Doctor [[Contortionist]] Double - [[Tommaso Di Vincenzo]]
* Donna Acting Double - [[Helen Cripps]]
* [[Charles Banerjee]] - [[Charlie De Melo]]
* [[The Toymaker]] - [[Neil Patrick Harris]]
* [[John Logie Baird]] - [[John MacKay]]
* [[Middle Aged Man (The Giggle)|Middle Aged Man]] - [[Ross Gurney-Randall]]
* [[Colonel]] [[Ibrahim (The Giggle)|Ibrahim]] - [[Alexander Devrient]]
* [[Pilot (The Giggle)|Pilot]] - [[Glen Fox]]
* [[Edward Lawn Bridges]] - [[Tim Hudson]]
* [[The Vlinx]] - [[Aidan Cook]]
* Voice of the Vlinx - [[Nicholas Briggs]]
* [[Trinity Wells]] - [[Lachele Carl]]
* Voice of [[Stooky Sue]] - [[Leigh Lothian]]
* The Toymaker [[Dance Double]] - [[Luke Featherston]]


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And Introducing [[Ncuti Gatwa]] as [[Fifteenth Doctor|The Doctor]]


== Production ==
== Production ==
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On [[5 May (releases)|5 May]], the BBC spoke to ''TV Zone UK'' about the move from Roath Lock Studios to Wolf Studios, hoping that there would be a continued flow of production business.<ref>https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-roathlochrelocation</ref>
On [[5 May (releases)|5 May]], the BBC spoke to ''TV Zone UK'' about the move from Roath Lock Studios to Wolf Studios, hoping that there would be a continued flow of production business.<ref>https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-roathlochrelocation</ref>


On [[2 November (production)|2 November]] [[2021 (production)|2021]], Bad Wolf had further filed for a new subsidiary company, also run by [[Julie Gardner]], called [[Whoniverse1 LTD]].<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13719629</ref>
On [[2 November (production)|2 November]] [[2021 (production)|2021]], Bad Wolf had further filed for a new subsidiary company, also run by [[Julie Gardner]], called [[Whoniverse1 LTD]], attached to [[Series 14 (Doctor Who)|Series 14]].<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13719629</ref>
 
On [[3 May (production)|3 May]] [[2023 (production)|2023]], Bad Wolf filed for another new subsidiary company, again run by Gardner, called [[Whoniverse2 LTD]], attached to [[Series 15 (Doctor Who)|Series 15]].<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14844052</ref>


On [[3 May (production)|3 May]] [[2023 (production)|2023]], Bad Wolf filed for another new subsidiary company, again run by Gardner, called [[Whoniverse2 LTD]].<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14844052</ref>
In [[DWM 597]], released on [[9 November (releases)|9 November]] 2023, [[Russell T Davies]] revealed that he deliberately pushed the production of {{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}} to the limit, including its budget, as he wanted to make the episode in a new way unlike his previous tenure. In particular, large physical sets were built which were bigger than any Davies had ever seen before.


=== Crew ===
=== Crew ===
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[[Russell T Davies]] made his "explosive return" to ''Doctor Who'' in the 60th anniversary and "series beyond".<ref name="RTD" />
[[Russell T Davies]] made his "explosive return" to ''Doctor Who'' in the 60th anniversary and "series beyond".<ref name="RTD" />


[[Phil Collinson]], [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Jane Tranter]] also returned to the show as executive producers and were joined by [[Joel Collins]].<ref name="DWM584" />
[[Phil Collinson]], [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Jane Tranter]] also returned to the show as executive producers and were joined by [[Joel Collins]].<ref name="DWM584">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-series-14-production-and-crew-updates</ref>


Welcomed to the show as producers were [[Vicki Delow]], [[Chris May]] and [[Ellen Marsh]].<ref name="DWM584" />
Welcomed to the show as producers were [[Vicki Delow]], [[Chris May]] and [[Ellen Marsh]].<ref name="DWM584" />
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==== Director ====
==== Director ====
[[Rachel Talalay]] directed the [[List of anniversary specials|first 60th Anniversary Special]]<ref name="1stDay" /> along with [[director of photography]] [[Matt Gray]].<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBV8qoqJey/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=</ref>
[[Rachel Talalay]] directed the [[List of anniversary specials|1st 60th Anniversary special]] {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}} along with [[director of photography]] [[Matt Gray]].<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBV8qoqJey/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=</ref>


[[Tom Kingsley]] directed the 2nd 60th Anniversary Special along with DOP [[Nick Dance]].<ref name="Special2">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-specials-third-director-discovered</ref>
[[Tom Kingsley]] directed the 2nd 60th Anniversary Special {{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}} along with DOP [[Nick Dance]].<ref name="Special2">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-specials-third-director-discovered</ref>


[[Chanya Button]] directed the 3rd 60th Anniversary Special along with DOP [[Mika Orasmaa]].<ref name="Special3">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-filming-in-bristol-continues-with-scenes-set-in-the-past</ref>
[[Chanya Button]] directed the 3rd 60th Anniversary Special {{cs|The Giggle (TV story)}} along with DOP [[Mika Orasmaa]].<ref name="Special3">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-filming-in-bristol-continues-with-scenes-set-in-the-past</ref>


==== Writers ====
==== Writers ====
[[Russell T Davies]] wrote the [[List of anniversary specials|60th Anniversary specials]].<ref name="Guardian" />
[[Russell T Davies]] wrote the [[List of anniversary specials|60th Anniversary specials]].


=== Pre-production ===
=== Pre-production ===
On [[19 January (production)|19 January]] [[2022 (production)|2022]], according to block producer [[Vicki Delow]]'s CV, it stated that the new era was "currently in production”.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-doctor-who-currently-in-production</ref>
On [[19 January (production)|19 January]] [[2022 (production)|2022]], according to block producer [[Vicki Delow]]'s CV, it stated that the new era was "currently in production”.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-doctor-who-currently-in-production</ref>


On [[4 April (production)|4 April]], [[Jane Tranter]] stated in an interview with ''Variety'' that production would begin "later this year [2022]".<ref name="VariProd" />
On [[4 April (production)|4 April]], [[Jane Tranter]] stated in an interview with ''Variety'' that production would begin "later this year [2022]".<ref name="VariProd">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-affirms-doctor-who-will-go-into-production-later-this-year</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
Filming began for the [[Anniversary|60th Anniversary Specials]] in [[Wolf Studios]], [[Wales]] on [[3 May (production)|3 May]] [[2022 (production)|2022]] (with likely continuation for a few days).<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-teases-doctor-who-announcements</ref>
Filming began for the [[Anniversary|60th Anniversary Specials]] in [[Wolf Studios]], [[Wales]] on [[3 May (production)|3 May]] [[2022 (production)|2022]] (with likely continuation for a few days).<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-teases-doctor-who-announcements</ref>


Public filming began in front of the [[Cyberdog (shop)|Cyberdog]] facility in [[Camden Market]], [[Camden Town]], [[Camden]], [[London]] on [[16 May (production)|16]] and [[17 May (production)|17 May]]<ref name="1stDay">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/david-tennant-and-catherine-tate-film-doctor-who-in-camden</ref> and continued on [[18 May (production)|18 May]] and concluded with a nightshoot in the early morning hours of the following day.<ref>https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1526701127898734592?s=21&t=D2QDDUyOw96OPgJVliicUg</ref>
Public filming began in front of the [[Cyberdog]] shop in [[Camden Market]], [[Camden Town]], [[Camden]], [[London]] on [[16 May (production)|16]] and [[17 May (production)|17 May]]<ref name="1stDay">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/david-tennant-and-catherine-tate-film-doctor-who-in-camden</ref> and continued on [[18 May (production)|18 May]] and concluded with a nightshoot in the early morning hours of the following day.<ref>https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1526701127898734592?s=21&t=D2QDDUyOw96OPgJVliicUg</ref>


Filming continued in the [[Gold Car Park]] at [[Lakeside Way]] near the [[Wembley Stadium]] in [[Wembley Park]], [[Wembley]], London on [[19 May (production)|19]] and [[20 May (production)|20 May]].<ref name="GoldCar">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/unit-activity-spotted-at-doctor-who-filming-near-wembley-stadium</ref>
Filming continued in the [[Gold Car Park]] at [[Lakeside Way]] near the [[Wembley Stadium]] in [[Wembley Park]], [[Wembley]], London on [[19 May (production)|19]] and [[20 May (production)|20 May]].<ref name="GoldCar">https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/unit-activity-spotted-at-doctor-who-filming-near-wembley-stadium</ref>
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== Television stories ==
== Television stories ==
=== Mini-episode ===
{| {{prettytable}}
!'''Episode<br />Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer''' || '''Director''' ||'''Notes'''
|-
|N/A ||{{cs|Destination: Skaro (TV story)}}||[[Russell T Davies]]||[[Jamie Donoughue]]||Return of [[Julian Bleach]] as [[Davros]]. First time an adult Davros appears prior to his disfigurement.
|}
=== Anniversary specials ===
=== Anniversary specials ===
{| {{prettytable}} width="90%"
{| {{prettytable}} width="90%"
!width=5%|'''Episode<br />Number''' || width=25%|'''Title''' || width=15%|'''Writer''' || width=15%|'''Director''' || '''Notes'''
!width=5%|'''Episode<br />Number''' || width=25%|'''Title''' || width=15%|'''Writer''' || width=15%|'''Director''' || '''Notes'''
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|1-3||Special One:<br>''[[The Star Beast (TV story)|The Star Beast]]''<ref name="EpTitles" />||rowspan=3|[[Russell T Davies]]<ref name="Guardian" />||[[Rachel Talalay]]<ref name="1stDay" />||rowspan=3|60th anniversary specials<ref name="RTD" /><br />Television debut of the [[Fourteenth Doctor]]<ref name="14th" /><br />[[Donna Noble]],<ref name="DoctorDonna" /> [[Wilfred Mott]],<ref name="1stDay" /> [[Sylvia Noble]], [[Shaun Temple]] and [[UNIT]] return.<ref name="GoldCar" /><br />[[Wrarth Warrior]]s and the [[Meep]] make their first onscreen appearances.<ref name="Comic" /><ref name="60Teaser" /> Debut of the [[Fifteenth Doctor]].<ref name="Ncuti" />
|rowspan=3|1-3||Special One:<br>{{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}}||rowspan=3|[[Russell T Davies]]||[[Rachel Talalay]]||rowspan=3|60th anniversary specials<br />Television debut of the [[Fourteenth Doctor]]<br />[[Donna Noble]], [[Wilfred Mott]], [[Sylvia Noble]], [[Shaun Temple]] and [[UNIT]] return, along with [[Kate Stewart]].<br /> [[Isaac Newton]] appears. [[Wrarth Warrior]]s and [[the Meep]] make their first onscreen appearances. [[The Toymaker]] makes his second ever onscreen appearance. [[John Logie Baird]] appears. [[Melanie Bush]] returns again. Television debut of the [[Fifteenth Doctor]].
|-
|-
|Special Two:<br>''[[Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)|Wild Blue Yonder]]''<ref name="EpTitles"/>
|Special Two:<br>{{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}}
|[[Tom Kingsley]]<ref name="Special2" />
|[[Tom Kingsley]]
|-
|-
|Special Three:<br>''[[The Giggle (TV story)|The Giggle]]''<ref name="EpTitles"/>
|Special Three:<br>{{cs|The Giggle (TV story)}}
|[[Chanya Button]]<ref name="Special3" />
|[[Chanya Button]]
|}
|}


=== Episode notes ===
=== Episode notes ===
* The large gap between the broadcast of the [[Centenary Special]] ([[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|Series 13]]), released in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]], and the broadcast of the [[List of anniversary specials|60th Anniversary Specials]], released in [[November (releases)|November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]], marks the second time since the tradition began that a [[Special|Winter Special]] has been omitted.
* The large gap between the broadcast of {{cs|The Power of the Doctor (TV story)}} ([[Series 13 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 13]]), released in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]], and the broadcast of the [[List of anniversary specials|60th Anniversary Specials]], released in [[November (releases)|November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]], marks the second time since the tradition began that a [[Special|Winter Special]] has been omitted.
** The first time this happened was when the [[Series 12 (Doctor Who)|Series 12]] opener ''[[Spyfall (TV story)|Spyfall: Part One]]'' was broadcast on [[New Year's Day]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] instead.
** The first time this happened was when the [[Series 12 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 12]] opener ''[[Spyfall (TV story)|Spyfall: Part One]]'' was broadcast on [[New Year's Day]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] instead.
*** This is thus the first time since the tradition began that no new episode, special or otherwise, has aired over the festive period, on [[Christmas]] or [[New Year]].
*** This is thus the first time since the tradition began that no new episode, special or otherwise, has aired over the festive period, on [[Christmas]] or [[New Year]].
* The working title for all three Specials was ''The Bridge''.<ref>https://twitter.com/andrewcreak/status/1574103831478149126?s=46&t=vK8lOXBj7VuVWxhYK0K2Uw</ref>
* The working title for all three Specials was ''The Bridge''.<ref>https://twitter.com/andrewcreak/status/1574103831478149126?s=46&t=vK8lOXBj7VuVWxhYK0K2Uw</ref>
==== BBC vs Disney+ versions ====
For all 3 Specials, there are slight differences between the versions broadcast on [[BBC One]] and the ones shown on [[Disney+]]:
* For all 3 specials, the [[Whoniverse ident|''Whoniverse'' ident]] was shown at the beginning of the episode on the [[BBC]] version. However, on the Disney+ version, the [[BBC ident]] was shown.
* For all 3 specials, the [[Disney]] ident was shown at the end of the episode on the Disney+ version.
* For all 3 specials, the [[Executive Producer]]s' credits were shown after the [[title sequence]] in the BBC version, however, they were shown in the [[end credits]] in the Disney+ version.
* For all 3 specials, in the end board for the BBC version, the [[Bad Wolf]] logo was shown on the left and the [[BBC Studios Productions]] logo on the right. In the Disney+ version, they were switched.
* For {{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}}, the [[Director]]'s credit was shown before the [[Producer]]'s credit on the Disney+ version.


== Aliens and enemies ==
== Aliens and enemies ==
* [[Wrarth Warrior]]s<ref name=Comic >https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-night-shoot-in-cardiff-with-two-new-monsters</ref><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[The Meep]]
* [[Meep]]<ref name=Comic /><ref name="60Teaser" />
* [[Wrarth Warrior]]s
* [[Not-Thing]]s
* [[Equine species]]
** [[Captain (Wild Blue Yonder)|Captain]]
* [[The Toymaker]]
* [[Stooky family]]
** [[Stooky Sue]]
** [[Stooky Babbies]]
* [[The Vlinx]]
* [[The Master]] (essence in [[gold tooth]])
* [[Woman (The Giggle)|Hand of a Woman]]


== Rumours ==
== Media set around these specials ==
* [[Paul McGann]] could be making a return.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/paul-mcgann-on-ncuti-gatwa-and-possible-doctor-who-60th-anniversary-involvement</ref>
* Neil Patrick Harris could be portraying the [[Celestial Toymaker]].<ref>https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/06/14/celestial-toymaker-doctor-who-neil-patrick-harris-character-villain/?amp</ref>
** Additionally, the Toymaker is rumoured to be the reason behind the [[Fourteenth Doctor]]'s resemblance to [[Tenth Doctor|a prior incarnation]], as well as the sudden change in [[Clothing|clothes]].<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-david-tennant-costume-twist-newsupdate/?fbclid=IwAR0B4Q124H4DZCjf-KwZ_r6esbni8xXgXbtunUBwvq8HfovYHfWfx3gGBSU</ref>
* The new [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] interior could be [[wheelchair]] friendly.<ref name="Wheel">https://t.co/vbxg3cj2hG</ref>
* [[Bonnie Langford]] is set to return as [[Melanie Bush]].<ref>https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bonnie-langford-reprise-doctor-who-28173435</ref> ''Langford reprised the role in [[TV]]:[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]] and is confirmed to do so again in [[Series 14 (Doctor Who)|Series 14]].''
* [[Carole Ann Ford]] is set to return as [[Susan Foreman]].<ref>https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-boss-classic-companion-newsupdate/</ref>
* According to ''The Sun'' [[Miriam Margolyes]] will appear.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/rumour-miriam-margolyes-cast-in-doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special</ref>
 
== Stories set around these specials ==
=== Novels ===
=== Novels ===
''to be added''
''to be added''
=== Short stories ===
* ''[[A Letter from the Doctor (DWAN 2024 short story)|A Letter from the Doctor]]'' (set between {{cs|The Power of the Doctor (TV story)}} and ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'')
* ''[[Under Control (short story)|Under Control]]'' (set between {{cs|Destination: Skaro (TV story)}} and ''[[Into Control (comic story)|Into Control]]'')
* ''[[First Day of the Doctor (short story)|First Day of the Doctor]]'' (set after {{cs|The Giggle (TV story)}})
* ''[[We Are Family (short story)|We Are Family]]'' (a teaser for {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}})


=== Comics ===
=== Comics ===
* ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'' (set between ''[[The Power of the Doctor (TV story)|The Power of the Doctor]]'' and ''[[The Star Beast (TV story)|The Star Beast]]''<ref>[[DWM 584]]</ref>)
* ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'' (set between {{cs|The Power of the Doctor (TV story)}}/''[[A Letter from the Doctor (DWAN 2024 short story)|A Letter from the Doctor]]'' and {{cs|Destination: Skaro (TV story)}})
* ''[[Into Control (comic story)|Into Control]]'' (set between ''[[Under Control (short story)|Under Control]]'' and ''[[Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story (TV story)|Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story]]'')
* [[Untitled (DWM 598 comic story)|Untitled]] (set between {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}} and {{cs|Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)}})


=== Webcasts ===
=== Television stories ===
''to be added''
* {{cs|Destination: Skaro (TV story)}} (set between ''[[Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)|Liberation of the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Under Control (short story)|Under Control]]'')
* ''[[Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story (TV story)|Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story]]'' (set between ''[[Into Control (comic story)|Into Control]]'' and {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}})


=== Audio ===
=== Audio ===
''to be added''
* ''[[Redemption (audio story)|Redemption]]'' (leads into {{cs|The Star Beast (TV story)}})
 
=== Reference books ===
* ''[[Whotopia: The Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse (reference book)|Whotopia: The Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse]]'' (set after {{cs|The Giggle (TV story)}})


== Adaptations and merchandising ==
== Adaptations and merchandising ==
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60th Anniversary Specials
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You may be looking for the 50th Anniversary Specials or another anniversary altogether.

The 60th Anniversary Specials were a trilogy of television episodes released in 2023 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who. Like the 20th anniversary special The Five Doctors [+]Loading...["The Five Doctors (TV story)"] and the 50th Anniversary Specials, these specials are not considered to be part of a numbered season.

The trilogy began a new era of the programme as former showrunner and executive producer Russell T Davies made his return to the role he effectively started.[1] His return was announced on 24 September 2021.[2]

Davies' initial run began with the series revival in 2005 with the Ninth Doctor and ended in 2010 with the Tenth Doctor's regeneration in The End of Time [+]Loading...["The End of Time (TV story)"]. Thirteen years later, Davies' second era commenced in the 2022 Centenary Special The Power of the Doctor [+]Loading...["The Power of the Doctor (TV story)"]; in the story's closing moments, the Thirteenth Doctor regenerates into the Fourteenth Doctor, an incarnation who looks virtually identical to the Tenth Doctor.

The specials marked a huge change to business form as production of the show by the BBC became a collaboration with Bad Wolf,[3] which had been acquired by Sony.[4][5] Furthermore, a deal was struck between the BBC and Disney Branded Television to have Doctor Who streaming on Disney+.[6]

The specials saw the return of David Tennant to the role of the Doctor, now portraying the Fourteenth Doctor, rather than returning as his former Tenth Doctor. Catherine Tate also reprised her role as former companion Donna Noble, with Bernard Cribbins, Jacqueline King and Karl Collins returning as Wilfred Mott, Sylvia Noble and Shaun Temple, respectively. In addition, several new cast members were prominently featured, including Yasmin Finney as Rose and Neil Patrick Harris as "the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced".[7][8][9][10]

Overview[[edit] | [edit source]]

Early announcements[[edit] | [edit source]]

In May 2017, it was announced that due to the terms of a deal between BBC Worldwide and SMG Pictures in China, the company had right of first refusal on the purchase for the Chinese market of past and future series of the programme, as well as spin-offs.[11][12]

In October 2019, it was revealed that due to the show heading to HBO Max, the network had struck a deal for additional series of the programme.[13]

Return of a showrunner[[edit] | [edit source]]

On 29 July 2021, following the announcement of Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall's departure, the BBC noted, "We will announce plans for the new generation of Doctor Who in due course – watch this space!"[14]

Illustration of Davies's forehead on Gallifrey.

The new series and Davies' return were first teased by Piers Wenger when he said an upcoming change for Doctor Who would be "radical" on 25 August.[15]

It was noted in a big reveal by the BBC on 24 September 2021 that Russell T Davies would make his return in the 60th anniversary in 2023 and remain as head writer in "series beyond". Additionally, BBC Studios announced they were partnering with Bad Wolf to produce the new episodes, a production company founded by Davies' former Doctor Who collaborators Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter.[1][2]

Davies hinted at the announcement earlier that same day, posting a humorous artwork on Instagram depicting his forehead in front of Gallifrey; in the post's caption, he alerted his followers to watch out for "News incoming 3.15pm".[16] Like the preceding series 13[17] the specials were announced as happening before the previous series had even begun broadcast.

Following the announcement, Davies said that he was "beyond excited" to be returning to the show but that he remained a viewer for the rest of Whittaker's run.[18] Chibnall said that it was fitting that "one of Britain's screenwriting diamonds" would be returning to Doctor Who for the 60th anniversary.[19]

Speaking at a press event on 11 October, Wenger said the decision for Davies to return "was one of the least painful decisions I've ever had to make" and that Davies is "a man with a vision, for sure", but that it was way off for the time being, that they had "a whole year of Jodie [Whittaker] to go yet. And lots of adventures ahead for her".[20]

Speaking at a Q&A at the Oxford Union on 10 December, former showrunner Steven Moffat insisted he was clueless as to the identity of the next Doctor, but said he nevertheless knew "a little bit" about Davies's future plans for the show, and was curious to see what it would be like.[21]

Speaking to Radio Times on 14 February 2022 while talking about his show "It's a Sin", Davies said:

The truth of it is that everyone lies when they leave Doctor Who and says they've moved on. I mean, I've been thinking about it since I was three, so there's no way you stop thinking about it. The reason I've worked on 34 programmes in my life is because I don't normally like continuing series. That's why It's A Sin came to an end and I just moved on. I like looking at a new set of challenges every time and a blank page – but Doctor Who is always a blank page. There are things coming up that are brand new ways of telling the stories that have never been done before, so it just feels new. I wouldn't go back if it wasn't feeling new. But that's the thing about Doctor Who – every episode is new. Every single episode. I'm sitting here now, 10 pages away from a climax thinking, 'God, I've never written in this territory before – this is strange and new' – so it's always new. It's a self-renewing show.Russell T Davies [src]

Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine issue 577 on 28 April, Chris Chibnall revealed that he only knew about Davies' return to the show 36 hours before the fans, having been told by Piers Wenger and Charlotte Moore, but made it clear that he "had a suspicion".[22]

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Broadcast[[edit] | [edit source]]

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A special press screening of The Star Beast [+]Loading...["The Star Beast (TV story)"] took place on 6 November 2023 at Battersea Power Station in advance of the broadcast of the 60th Anniversary Specials.

Dressed with an animatronic Beep the Meep, the TARDIS, UNIT soldiers, promotional standees and more, the event was attended by many familiar faces, including Russell T Davies, Ruth Madeley, Murray Gold, Sophie Aldred, Janet Fielding, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Carole Ann Ford, Jane Tranter, Julie Gardner, Katy Manning and many more.[23]

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Recurring[[edit] | [edit source]]

Guest[[edit] | [edit source]]

And Introducing Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor

Production[[edit] | [edit source]]

As 2023 marked the return of Russell T Davies as showrunner, it also marked a change in studio-location, with the new studio, Wolf Studios, taking over from Roath Lock Studios as the company for in-house filming.[24] This change came about as the company Bad Wolf was set to co-produce along with the BBC going forward.[25]

On 5 May, the BBC spoke to TV Zone UK about the move from Roath Lock Studios to Wolf Studios, hoping that there would be a continued flow of production business.[26]

On 2 November 2021, Bad Wolf had further filed for a new subsidiary company, also run by Julie Gardner, called Whoniverse1 LTD, attached to Series 14.[27]

On 3 May 2023, Bad Wolf filed for another new subsidiary company, again run by Gardner, called Whoniverse2 LTD, attached to Series 15.[28]

In DWM 597, released on 9 November 2023, Russell T Davies revealed that he deliberately pushed the production of Wild Blue Yonder [+]Loading...["Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)"] to the limit, including its budget, as he wanted to make the episode in a new way unlike his previous tenure. In particular, large physical sets were built which were bigger than any Davies had ever seen before.

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

Producers[[edit] | [edit source]]

Russell T Davies made his "explosive return" to Doctor Who in the 60th anniversary and "series beyond".[1]

Phil Collinson, Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter also returned to the show as executive producers and were joined by Joel Collins.[29]

Welcomed to the show as producers were Vicki Delow, Chris May and Ellen Marsh.[29]

Phil Sims was the production designer and Scott Handcock was the script editor.[29]

Director[[edit] | [edit source]]

Rachel Talalay directed the 1st 60th Anniversary special The Star Beast [+]Loading...["The Star Beast (TV story)"] along with director of photography Matt Gray.[30]

Tom Kingsley directed the 2nd 60th Anniversary Special Wild Blue Yonder [+]Loading...["Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)"] along with DOP Nick Dance.[31]

Chanya Button directed the 3rd 60th Anniversary Special The Giggle [+]Loading...["The Giggle (TV story)"] along with DOP Mika Orasmaa.[32]

Writers[[edit] | [edit source]]

Russell T Davies wrote the 60th Anniversary specials.

Pre-production[[edit] | [edit source]]

On 19 January 2022, according to block producer Vicki Delow's CV, it stated that the new era was "currently in production”.[33]

On 4 April, Jane Tranter stated in an interview with Variety that production would begin "later this year [2022]".[34]

Filming[[edit] | [edit source]]

Filming began for the 60th Anniversary Specials in Wolf Studios, Wales on 3 May 2022 (with likely continuation for a few days).[35]

Public filming began in front of the Cyberdog shop in Camden Market, Camden Town, Camden, London on 16 and 17 May[7] and continued on 18 May and concluded with a nightshoot in the early morning hours of the following day.[36]

Filming continued in the Gold Car Park at Lakeside Way near the Wembley Stadium in Wembley Park, Wembley, London on 19 and 20 May.[8]

Filming took place at the Uskmouth Power Station in Newport, Wales on 25, 26 and 27 May.[37][38] Filming picked up again on 30, 31 May and 1 June.[39]

Filming moved to Axminster Road, Cardiff on 3 June.[40] Filming picked up again on 6 June and continued through 7, 8 and 9 June.[41][42] Filming also took place at the nearby The Sandies park on 9 June.[43]

Filming continued in Old City, St Stephens Street, Broad Street, Clare Street, Baldwin Street, Marsh Street and Corn Street in Bristol, England on 15 and 16 June.[44][45][46][47]

Filming went back to Wolf Studios, Wales on 27 June and continued on 28, 29 and 30 June and 1 July.[48][49][50]

Filming for the 60th Anniversary Specials ended on 25 July.[51]

Television stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Mini-episode[[edit] | [edit source]]

Episode
Number		 Title Writer Director Notes
N/A Destination: Skaro [+]Loading...["Destination: Skaro (TV story)"] Russell T Davies Jamie Donoughue Return of Julian Bleach as Davros. First time an adult Davros appears prior to his disfigurement.

Anniversary specials[[edit] | [edit source]]

Episode
Number		 Title Writer Director Notes
1-3 Special One:
The Star Beast [+]Loading...["The Star Beast (TV story)"]		 Russell T Davies Rachel Talalay 60th anniversary specials
Television debut of the Fourteenth Doctor
Donna Noble, Wilfred Mott, Sylvia Noble, Shaun Temple and UNIT return, along with Kate Stewart.
Isaac Newton appears. Wrarth Warriors and the Meep make their first onscreen appearances. The Toymaker makes his second ever onscreen appearance. John Logie Baird appears. Melanie Bush returns again. Television debut of the Fifteenth Doctor.
Special Two:
Wild Blue Yonder [+]Loading...["Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)"] 		Tom Kingsley
Special Three:
The Giggle [+]Loading...["The Giggle (TV story)"] 		Chanya Button

Episode notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

BBC vs Disney+ versions[[edit] | [edit source]]

For all 3 Specials, there are slight differences between the versions broadcast on BBC One and the ones shown on Disney+:

  • For all 3 specials, the Whoniverse ident was shown at the beginning of the episode on the BBC version. However, on the Disney+ version, the BBC ident was shown.
  • For all 3 specials, the Disney ident was shown at the end of the episode on the Disney+ version.
  • For all 3 specials, the Executive Producers' credits were shown after the title sequence in the BBC version, however, they were shown in the end credits in the Disney+ version.
  • For all 3 specials, in the end board for the BBC version, the Bad Wolf logo was shown on the left and the BBC Studios Productions logo on the right. In the Disney+ version, they were switched.
  • For Wild Blue Yonder [+]Loading...["Wild Blue Yonder (TV story)"], the Director's credit was shown before the Producer's credit on the Disney+ version.

Aliens and enemies[[edit] | [edit source]]

Media set around these specials[[edit] | [edit source]]

Novels[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Short stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Comics[[edit] | [edit source]]

Television stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Audio[[edit] | [edit source]]

Reference books[[edit] | [edit source]]

Adaptations and merchandising[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=russell-t-davies-to-return-as-doctor-who-showrunner
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner
  3. ↑ https://twitter.com/badwolf_tv/status/1441407974761635846?s=21
  4. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/sony-to-acquire-bad-wolf-in-60m-deal
  5. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/its-official-sony-pictures-television-acquires-future-doctor-who-producer-bad-wolf
  6. ↑ https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/david-tennant-and-catherine-tate-film-doctor-who-in-camden
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/unit-activity-spotted-at-doctor-who-filming-near-wembley-stadium
  9. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-60th-trailer-christmas-day-newsupdate/
  10. ↑ Russell T Davies about Neil Patrick Harris' villain
  11. ↑ http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-03/the-bbc-is-already-preparing-for-at-least-five-more-series-of-doctor-who
  12. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/2017/doctor-who-china
  13. ↑ https://vocal.media/futurism/doctor-who-series-13-and-14-confirmed-hbo-max-reveals-but-will-whittaker-stick-around
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  18. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner
  19. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner
  20. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/russell-t-davies-doctor-who-vision-newsupdate/
  21. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-russell-t-davies-steven-moffat-newsupdate/
  22. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-russell-t-davies-returning-36-hours-newsupdate/
  23. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/premieres/doctor-who-special-the-star-beast-screens-in-london
  24. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-to-move-its-filming-base-from-roath-lock-studios-to-wolf-studios
  25. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/sony-to-acquire-bad-wolf-in-60m-deal
  26. ↑ https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-roathlochrelocation
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  30. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBV8qoqJey/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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  32. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-filming-in-bristol-continues-with-scenes-set-in-the-past
  33. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-doctor-who-currently-in-production
  34. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-affirms-doctor-who-will-go-into-production-later-this-year
  35. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/russell-t-davies-teases-doctor-who-announcements
  36. ↑ https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1526701127898734592?s=21&t=D2QDDUyOw96OPgJVliicUg
  37. ↑ https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1531257050184957961?s=21&t=01mml1ptZFxXmMaCEwaA0A
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  41. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-night-shoot-in-cardiff-with-two-new-monsters
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  43. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-filming-spacecraft-in-cardiff
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