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'''Neil Gaiman''' is a noted British comic book/graphic novel writer and novelist who has been confirmed as one of the writers for [[Series 6 (Doctor Who)|Series 6]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', which is expected to air in the spring of 2011.
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'''Neil Gaiman''' (born [[10 November (people)|10 November]] [[1960 (people)|1960]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Neil-Gaiman|title=Neil Gaiman|website name=Encyclopaedia Britannica|accessdate=10 September 2019}}</ref>) is a noted British comic book/graphic novel writer and novelist. He wrote the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episodes ''[[The Doctor's Wife (TV story)|The Doctor's Wife]]'' and ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]'' and the [[Puffin eshort]] ''[[Nothing O'Clock (short story)|Nothing O'Clock]]''.


Gaiman has written what will be the third episode of the season. According Gaiman, the initial title of the episode was ''The House of Nothing'', but this has since been changed (the new title has yet to be announced). The episode was also initially intended for [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|Series 5]], but pushed back.
Although not for the official release, Gaiman did read ''Nothing O'Clock'' for his own publication ''Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances''.


Rumours of Gaiman's involvement with the series date back to soon after [[Steven Moffat]]'s appointment as executive producer and lead writer, when rumours began circulating that the two had discussed plans for the series. Gaiman later confirmed on his blog that he had indeed been commissioned to write an episode.
== Career ==
Gaiman is a longtime fan of the series. He was asked to write for the spinoff novel lines while the show was off the air. He declined on the basis that he'd much rather write an episode of the TV series, hoping there would someday again be a TV series for him to write.<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/discussion/comment-permalink/10776363</ref> Nevertheless, his first work for the franchise was his foreword for the [[Telos novella]], ''[[The Eye of the Tyger (novel)|The Eye of the Tyger]]''. He would later write the introduction for the 2011 reprint of [[Doctor Who in an Exciting Adventure with the Daleks (novelisation)|''Doctor Who and the Daleks'']].


One of the preeminent names in the fantasy literature and comic book fields, Gaiman is arguably the most notable individual to write an episode of the series. Among his many works are: ''[[wikipedia:The Sandman (Vertigo)|The Sandman]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Coraline|Coraline]]'',
His television stories focus on humanising inhumane things like [[Idris|the TARDIS]] and [[Mr Clever]].
''[[wikipedia:Stardust (novel)|Stardust]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Death: The High Cost of Living|Death: The High Cost of Living]]'', and ''[[wikipedia:MirrorMask|MirrorMask]]''. Several of his works have been adapted for film, and Gaiman has also written several screenplays, including the English-language version of the anime ''[[wikipedia:Princess Mononoke|Princess Mononoke]]'' and the 2007 film ''[[wikipedia:Beowulf (2007 film)|Beowulf]]''.


Gaiman's TV work includes creating the BBC miniseries ''[[wikipedia:Neverwhere|Neverwhere]]'', and he has also written an episode of ''[[wikipedia:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]''.
Gaiman guest-hosted ''[[Bigger on the Inside (CON episode)|Bigger on the Inside]]'', the ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' episode broadcast with ''The Doctor's Wife''. He also took over [[Steven Moffat]]'s production notes for one issue of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]''. ([[DWM 427]])


Gaiman is one of only two ''Doctor Who'' scriptwriters to have also won the coveted Hugo Award; the other being Moffat.
He also contributed to the charity reference book ''[[Behind the Sofa: Celebrity Memories of Doctor Who]]''. He is married to [[Amanda Palmer]].
 
Gaiman was already one of the preeminent names in the fantasy literature and comic book fields before submitting his script for ''Doctor Who''. Among his many works are: {{wi|The Sandman (Vertigo)|The Sandman}}, {{wi|Coraline}}, {{wi|Stardust (novel)|Stardust}}, {{wi|Death: The High Cost of Living}}, and {{wi|MirrorMask}}. Several of his works have been adapted for film. Gaiman has also written several screenplays, including the English-language version of the anime {{wi|Princess Mononoke}} and the 2007 film {{wi|Beowulf (2007 film)|Beowulf}}.
 
Gaiman's TV work includes creating the BBC miniseries {{wi|Neverwhere}}. He has also written an episode of ''[[Babylon 5]]''.
 
Gaiman is one of only four ''Doctor Who'' scriptwriters to have also won the coveted [[Hugo Award]]. The others are [[Steven Moffat]], [[Russell T Davies]], and [[Phil Ford]]. Gaiman is unique in that his first Hugo came for work outside of ''Doctor Who''.
 
In 2020-2021, Gaiman oversaw production of a Netflix TV series adaptation of ''The Sandman''; released in August 2022, the production featured [[Jenna Coleman]] as exorcist Johanna Constantine and her 18th century ancestor of the same name. In interviews, Gaiman said working with Coleman on ''Nightmare in Silver'' was a motivating factor in his decision to cast her in the dual role.
 
== DWU Writing credits ==
=== Television ===
==== ''Doctor Who'' ====
* ''[[The Doctor's Wife (TV story)|The Doctor's Wife]]''
* ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]''
 
===== Mini-episodes =====
* ''[[Rain Gods (home video)|Rain Gods]]''
 
=== Webcasts ===
==== ''Doctor Who: Lockdown!'' ====
* ''[[Rory's Story (webcast)|Rory's Story]]''
 
=== Comic stories ===
==== Comic Relief 1991 ====
* ''[[The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic (comic story)|The Totally Stonking, Surprisingly Educational And Utterly Mindboggling Comic Relief Comic]]'' (With [[Dan Abnett]], [[Mike Collins]], [[Richard Curtis]], [[The Dandy team]], [[The Beano team]], [[Al Davison]], [[Jamie Delano]], [[Garth Ennis]], [[Dick Foreman]], [[John Freeman]], [[Melinda Gebbie]], [[Bambos Georgiou]], [[Dave Gibbons]], [[Igor Goldkind]], [[Lenny Henry]], [[Peter K Hogan]], [[Alan Martin]], [[Mark Millar]], [[Pete Milligan]], [[Grant Morrison]], [[Paul Neary]], [[John Smith (writer)]], [[Si Spencer]], and [[Viz team]])
 
==== ''The Brilliant Book 2012'' ====
* ''[[Planet of the Rain Gods (comic story)|Planet of the Rain Gods]]''
 
=== Short stories ===
==== Puffin eshort ====
* ''[[Nothing O'Clock (short story)|Nothing O'Clock]]''
 
==== Adventures in Lockdown ====
* ''[[One Virtue, and a Thousand Crimes (short story)|One Virtue, and a Thousand Crimes]]''
 
== External links ==
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== Footnotes ==
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Neil Gaiman (born 10 November 1960[1]) is a noted British comic book/graphic novel writer and novelist. He wrote the Doctor Who episodes The Doctor's Wife and Nightmare in Silver and the Puffin eshort Nothing O'Clock.

Although not for the official release, Gaiman did read Nothing O'Clock for his own publication Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances.

Career[[edit] | [edit source]]

Gaiman is a longtime fan of the series. He was asked to write for the spinoff novel lines while the show was off the air. He declined on the basis that he'd much rather write an episode of the TV series, hoping there would someday again be a TV series for him to write.[2] Nevertheless, his first work for the franchise was his foreword for the Telos novella, The Eye of the Tyger. He would later write the introduction for the 2011 reprint of Doctor Who and the Daleks.

His television stories focus on humanising inhumane things like the TARDIS and Mr Clever.

Gaiman guest-hosted Bigger on the Inside, the Doctor Who Confidential episode broadcast with The Doctor's Wife. He also took over Steven Moffat's production notes for one issue of Doctor Who Magazine. (DWM 427)

He also contributed to the charity reference book Behind the Sofa: Celebrity Memories of Doctor Who. He is married to Amanda Palmer.

Gaiman was already one of the preeminent names in the fantasy literature and comic book fields before submitting his script for Doctor Who. Among his many works are: The Sandman, Coraline, Stardust, Death: The High Cost of Living, and MirrorMask. Several of his works have been adapted for film. Gaiman has also written several screenplays, including the English-language version of the anime Princess Mononoke and the 2007 film Beowulf.

Gaiman's TV work includes creating the BBC miniseries Neverwhere. He has also written an episode of Babylon 5.

Gaiman is one of only four Doctor Who scriptwriters to have also won the coveted Hugo Award. The others are Steven Moffat, Russell T Davies, and Phil Ford. Gaiman is unique in that his first Hugo came for work outside of Doctor Who.

In 2020-2021, Gaiman oversaw production of a Netflix TV series adaptation of The Sandman; released in August 2022, the production featured Jenna Coleman as exorcist Johanna Constantine and her 18th century ancestor of the same name. In interviews, Gaiman said working with Coleman on Nightmare in Silver was a motivating factor in his decision to cast her in the dual role.

DWU Writing credits[[edit] | [edit source]]

Television[[edit] | [edit source]]

Doctor Who[[edit] | [edit source]]

Mini-episodes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Webcasts[[edit] | [edit source]]

Doctor Who: Lockdown![[edit] | [edit source]]

Comic stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Comic Relief 1991[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Brilliant Book 2012[[edit] | [edit source]]

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

Puffin eshort[[edit] | [edit source]]

Adventures in Lockdown[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Neil Gaiman. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved on 10 September 2019.
  2. ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/discussion/comment-permalink/10776363
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