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'''Series 7''' of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' will air on [[BBC One]] throughout [[2012]] and [[2013]]. Like the [[Series 6 (Doctor Who)|series before]], it will be split into two parts.<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn210312080008-jenna-louise-coleman.html</ref> The BBC announced the news of the new series, which will contain fourteen episodes, on the official Doctor Who site on [[8 June]] [[2011]]<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110608_01/Fourteen_New_Episodes</ref> | '''Series 7''' of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' will air on [[BBC One]] throughout [[2012]] and [[2013]]. Like the [[Series 6 (Doctor Who)|series before]], it will be split into two parts.<ref name = "dwn jenna" >{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn210312080008-jenna-louise-coleman.html |title=Jenna-Louise Coleman joins Doctor Who |author=Chuck Foster |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012 }}</ref> The BBC announced the news of the new series, which will contain fourteen episodes, on the official Doctor Who site on [[8 June]] [[2011]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110608_01/Fourteen_New_Episodes |title=Fourteen New Episodes! |website name=[[BBC]] - Doctor Who |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
Series 7 will begin its run in the Autumn of [[2012]] with five regular, stand-alone episodes and a Christmas Special. These will be followed by the remaining eight episodes in [[2013]]. <ref>http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/official-series-7-split-daleks-angels-return-31805.htm</ref> | Series 7 will begin its run in the Autumn of [[2012]] with five regular, stand-alone episodes and a Christmas Special. These will be followed by the remaining eight episodes in [[2013]]. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/official-series-7-split-daleks-angels-return-31805.htm |title=Official: Series 7 Split, Daleks & Angels Return |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
[[Video:Series7trailer1 BBCAmerica|thumb|250px|right|The first series 7 trailer. Released 26 March 2012.]] | [[Video:Series7trailer1 BBCAmerica|thumb|250px|right|The first series 7 trailer. Released 26 March 2012.]] | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
It has been announced that the [[Eleventh Doctor]], played by [[Matt Smith]] will return for the full series.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13694871</ref> [[Karen Gillan]], who plays [[Amy Pond]], will return for the series, as will [[Arthur Darvill]] as Amy's husband [[Rory Williams]].<ref>http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/07/doctor-who-star-karen-gillan-set-for-season-7-i-am-going-to-be-coming-back.html</ref><ref>http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/darvill-on-rorys-future-in-series-7-24265.htm</ref> This series will see their departure in episode five.<ref | It has been announced that the [[Eleventh Doctor]], played by [[Matt Smith]] will return for the full series.<ref name = "bbc news matt">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13694871 |title=Matt Smith to return for new Doctor Who series |website name=[[BBC News]] |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> [[Karen Gillan]], who plays [[Amy Pond]], will return for the series, as will [[Arthur Darvill]] as Amy's husband [[Rory Williams]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/07/doctor-who-star-karen-gillan-set-for-season-7-i-am-going-to-be-coming-back.html |title='Doctor Who' star Karen Gillan set for Season 7: 'I am going to come back!' |author=Mikey O'Connell |website name=Zap2it |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/darvill-on-rorys-future-in-series-7-24265.htm |title=Darvill on Rory’s Future in Series 7 |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> This series will see their departure in episode five.<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
A new companion portrayed by Jenna-Louise Coleman will be introduced in the 2012 Christmas Special.<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/12/dwn161211002512-end-of-line-for-ponds.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17456505</ref> | A new companion portrayed by Jenna-Louise Coleman will be introduced in the 2012 Christmas Special.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/12/dwn161211002512-end-of-line-for-ponds.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed |title=Departure for the Ponds |author="Marcus" |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17456505 |title=Doctor Who's latest companion is unveiled |website name=[[BBC News]] |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
=== Primary cast === | === Primary cast === | ||
* The [[Eleventh Doctor]] - [[Matt Smith]]<ref | * The [[Eleventh Doctor]] - [[Matt Smith]]<ref name = "bbc news matt" /> | ||
=== Secondary cast === | === Secondary cast === | ||
* [[Amy Pond]] - [[Karen Gillan]]<ref | * [[Amy Pond]] - [[Karen Gillan]]<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
* [[Rory Williams]] - [[Arthur Darvill]]<ref | * [[Rory Williams]] - [[Arthur Darvill]]<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
*TBA - Jenna-Louise Coleman<ref | *TBA - Jenna-Louise Coleman<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
=== Guest cast === | === Guest cast === | ||
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* [[Reg Arwell]] - [[Alexander Armstrong]] | * [[Reg Arwell]] - [[Alexander Armstrong]] | ||
* [[Billis]] - [[Arabella Weir]] | * [[Billis]] - [[Arabella Weir]] | ||
* Walter - Rob Cavazos | * Walter - Rob Cavazos {{Fact}} | ||
* Kahlet Jex - Adrian Scarborough | * Kahlet Jex - Adrian Scarborough{{Fact}} | ||
* Kahler-Mas - Dominic Kemp<ref>http://www.sainou.com/dominic-kemp/</ref> | * Kahler-Mas - Dominic Kemp<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sainou.com/dominic-kemp/ |title=Dominic Kemp |website name=Sainou |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
* Brian Williams - [[Mark Williams]]<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn200212120008-doctor-who-filming.html</ref><ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn080312122008-production-roundup.html</ref><ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a369911/doctor-who-casts-farscape-star-ben-browder.html</ref> | * Brian Williams - [[Mark Williams]]<ref name = "mark williams dwn" >{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn200212120008-doctor-who-filming.html |title=Doctor Who filming underway! |author=Chuck Foster |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name = "roundup march 8" >{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn080312122008-production-roundup.html |title=Production Roundup |author=Chuck Foster |date of source=8 March 2012 |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name = "ds browder">{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a369911/doctor-who-casts-farscape-star-ben-browder.html |title='Doctor Who' casts 'Farscape' star Ben Browder |author=Morgan Jeffery |website name=Digital Spy |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
* The Reckoner - Andrew Brooke<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/production-roundup.html</ref> | * The Reckoner - Andrew Brooke<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/production-roundup.html |title=Production Roundup |author=Chuck Foster |date of source = 16 March 2012|website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
* Sadie - Joanne McQuinn<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn300312160008-production-coleman.html</ref> | * Sadie - Joanne McQuinn<ref name = "roundup coleman">{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn300312160008-production-coleman.html |title=Production Roundup |author=Chuck Foster |date of source=30 March 2012 |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
* TBA - David Gyasi<ref | * TBA - David Gyasi<ref name = "roundup coleman" /> | ||
* TBA - Ben Browder<ref | * TBA - Ben Browder<ref name = "roundup march 8" /><ref name = "ds browder" /> | ||
* TBA - [[David Bradley]]<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn210212160008-series-7-first.html</ref> | * TBA - [[David Bradley]]<ref name = "graves bradley">{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn210212160008-series-7-first.html |title=Series 7: First publicity photo released | ||
* TBA - Rupert Graves<ref | |author=Chuck Foster |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
* TBA - [[Garrick Hagon]]<ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn12031212000008-production-roundup.html</ref> | * TBA - Rupert Graves<ref name = "graves bradley" /> | ||
* TBA - [[Garrick Hagon]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn12031212000008-production-roundup.html |title=Production Roundup |author=Chuck Foster |date of source=12 March 2012 |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
=== Crew === | === Crew === | ||
==== Producers ==== | ==== Producers ==== | ||
It has been announced that [[Beth Willis]] will step down as executive producer,<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110707_01/Beth_Willis_On_Leaving_Doctor_Who</ref> as will [[Piers Wenger]].<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110526_01/End_of_the_Piers_Show</ref> However, Piers Wenger produced ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]''.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110718_01/Steven_Moffat_on_the_New_Exec</ref> | It has been announced that [[Beth Willis]] will step down as executive producer,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110707_01/Beth_Willis_On_Leaving_Doctor_Who |title=Beth Willis On Leaving Doctor Who |website name=[[BBC]] - Doctor Who |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> as will [[Piers Wenger]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110526_01/End_of_the_Piers_Show |title=End of the Piers Show |website name=[[BBC]] - Doctor Who |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> However, Piers Wenger produced ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]''.<ref name = "skinner">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_110718_01/Steven_Moffat_on_the_New_Exec |title=Steven Moffat on the New Executive Producer |website name=[[BBC]] - Doctor Who |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
A new executive producer named [[Caroline Skinner]] will join Steven Moffat. She will produce ''The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe'' onwards.<ref | A new executive producer named [[Caroline Skinner]] will join Steven Moffat. She will produce ''The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe'' onwards.<ref name = "skinner" /> | ||
==== Writers ==== | ==== Writers ==== | ||
Steven Moffat, head writer, will write five episodes. One of these is the ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]''.<ref>http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/doctor-who-series-7-2012-what-we-know-27371.htm | Steven Moffat, head writer, will write five episodes. One of these is the ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]''.<ref name = "what we know">{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/doctor-who-series-7-2012-what-we-know-27371.htm |title=Doctor Who Series 7 2012: What We Know |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' writer [[John Fay]] will be writing an episode.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/fay-for-series-7-21521.htm |title=John Fay for Doctor Who Series 7 |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> [[Mark Gatiss]] will return to write an episode. He has already written four ''Doctor Who'' stories, including two for the [[Eleventh Doctor]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Night Terrors]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/gatiss-back-for-series-7-29135.htm |title=Gatiss Back for Series 7 |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
[[Chris Chibnall]] and [[Toby Whithouse]], who have both already written ''Doctor Who'' episodes, are also returning. They will each write one episode. Chris is to write episode episode two.<ref | [[Chris Chibnall]] and [[Toby Whithouse]], who have both already written ''Doctor Who'' episodes, are also returning. They will each write one episode. Chris is to write episode episode two.<ref name = "roundup march 8 /> Toby will be writing episode three.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a364580/doctor-who-toby-whithouse-chris-chibnall-writing-new-episodes.html |title='Doctor Who': Toby Whithouse, Chris Chibnall writing new episodes |author=Morgan Jeffery |website name=Digital Spy |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfx.co.uk/2012/02/08/two-writers-confirmed-for-doctor-who-season-seven/ |title=Two Writers Confirmed For Doctor Who Series 7 |author= |date of source=Dave Golder |website name=[[SFX]] |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name = "spain" >{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/series-7-spain-is-americas-wild-west-31331.htm |title=Series 7: Spain is America’s Wild West |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
==== Directors ==== | ==== Directors ==== | ||
New director [[Farren Blackburn]] directed the [[2011]] [[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe|Christmas special]].<ref>http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/09/21/update-doctor-who-christmas-special-director-revealed/</ref> Saul Metzstein, another director new to ''Doctor Who'', will direct episodes two and three.<ref | New director [[Farren Blackburn]] directed the [[2011]] [[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe|Christmas special]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/09/21/update-doctor-who-christmas-special-director-revealed/ |title=UPDATE: Doctor Who Christmas Special Director Revealed |author=Dave Golder |website name=[[SFX]] |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> Saul Metzstein, another director new to ''Doctor Who'', will direct episodes two and three.<ref name = "spain" /> | ||
[[Nick Hurran]] will return to direct.<ref | [[Nick Hurran]] will return to direct.<ref name = "roundup march 8" /> | ||
=== Filming === | === Filming === | ||
Filming for series 7 began on [[20 February]] [[2012]].<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a364779/doctor-who-to-resume-filming-this-month-saul-metzstein-to-direct.html</ref> Filming for the 2012 Christmas Special, which will see the appearance of the new companion, will begin in [[May]].<ref>http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/todays-series-7-news-companion-monsters-split-31823.htm</ref> | Filming for series 7 began on [[20 February]] [[2012]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a364779/doctor-who-to-resume-filming-this-month-saul-metzstein-to-direct.html |title='Doctor Who' to resume filming this month, Saul Metzstein to direct |author=Morgan Jeffery |website name=Digital Spy |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> Filming for the 2012 Christmas Special, which will see the appearance of the new companion, will begin in [[May]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/todays-series-7-news-companion-monsters-split-31823.htm |title=Today’s Series 7 News – Companion, Monsters, Split |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
Episode three will be filmed in Spain.<ref | Episode three will be filmed in Spain.<ref name = "roundup march 8" /> | ||
Filming for episode five will see the crew return to America. This time, they will be filming in New York. <ref>http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn240312190012-convention-news.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed</ref> | Filming for episode five will see the crew return to America. This time, they will be filming in New York. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn240312190012-convention-news.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed |title=Production: Convention News |author="Marcus" |website name=Doctor Who News |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
== Television stories == | == Television stories == | ||
The BBC have announced that Series 7 will consist of | The BBC have announced that Series 7 will consist of the 2011 Christmas special,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/matt-smith-not-quitting-15926.htm |title=Matt Smith Not Quitting |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref>, six episodes in 2012, and eight episodes in 2013. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw/news/bulletin_120321_03/New_Series_New_Details |title=New Series: New Details! |website name=[[BBC]] - Doctor Who |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
=== Christmas special === | === Christmas special === | ||
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|'''Episode<br>Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes''' | |'''Episode<br>Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes''' | ||
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|1 ||TBA||[[Steven Moffat]]<ref | |1 ||TBA||[[Steven Moffat]]<ref name = "roundup march 8" />||TBA||Return of the [[Dalek|Daleks]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/03/dwn010412120008-production-daleks.html |title=Production Roundup |author=Chuck Foster |date of source=1 April 2012 |website name=Production Roundup |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2 ||TBA|| [[Chris Chibnall]]<ref | |2 ||TBA|| [[Chris Chibnall]]<ref name = "roundup march 8" />||Saul Metzstein<ref name = "roundup march 8" /> | ||
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|3 ||TBA||[[Toby Whithouse]]<ref | |3 ||TBA||[[Toby Whithouse]]<ref name = "roundup march 8" />||Saul Metzstein<ref name = "roundup march 8" />|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|4 ||TBA||[[Mark Gatiss]] | |4 ||TBA||[[Mark Gatiss]] | ||
<ref | <ref name = "what we know" />{{facts}} | ||
||TBA|| | ||TBA|| | ||
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|5 ||TBA||[[Steven Moffat]]<ref | |5 ||TBA||[[Steven Moffat]]<ref name = "dwn jenna" />||TBA|| Return of the Weeping Angels. Departure of Amy and Rory<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
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|'''Episode<br />Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes''' | |'''Episode<br />Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes''' | ||
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|N/A||TBA||TBA||TBA|| Introduction of new companion.<ref | |N/A||TBA||TBA||TBA|| Introduction of new companion.<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
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==== Spring 2013 ==== | ==== Spring 2013 ==== | ||
The remaining eight episodes of Series 7 will air during spring 2013.<ref | The remaining eight episodes of Series 7 will air during spring 2013.<ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
=== Episode notes === | === Episode notes === | ||
* There will be no two-parters in this series. <ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a372268/doctor-who-new-series-avoids-two-part-episodes-says-steven-moffat.html</ref> | * There will be no two-parters in this series. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a372268/doctor-who-new-series-avoids-two-part-episodes-says-steven-moffat.html |title='Doctor Who' new series avoids two-part episodes, says Steven Moffat |author=Tom Eames |website name=Digital Spy |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
* Episode three will have a Wild West theme.<ref | * Episode three will have a Wild West theme.<ref name = "roundup march 8" /> | ||
== Aliens and enemies == | == Aliens and enemies == | ||
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*The Daleks and the Weeping Angels will return in the first half of the series. <ref | *The Daleks and the Weeping Angels will return in the first half of the series. <ref name = "dwn jenna" /> | ||
=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
* [[Marcus Wilson]] has stated there will be a couple of "classic monsters" from the [[1960s|60s]] and [[1970s|70s]] returning.<ref>http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/classic-monsters-returning-in-series-7-28213.htm</ref>{{Facts}} | * [[Marcus Wilson]] has stated there will be a couple of "classic monsters" from the [[1960s|60s]] and [[1970s|70s]] returning.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/classic-monsters-returning-in-series-7-28213.htm |title=Classic Monsters Returning in Series 7 |website name=Doctor Who TV |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref>{{Facts}} | ||
== Rumours == | == Rumours == | ||
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* In an interview with SFX, [[Caroline Skinner]] hinted at the return of the [[Zygon]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfx.co.uk/2012/02/23/doctor-who-worlds-in-time-caroline-skinner-interview/ |title=Doctor Who Worlds In Time: Caroline Skinner Interview |author=Jordan Farley |website name=[[SFX]] |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> | |||
* In an interview with SFX, [[Caroline Skinner]] hinted at the return of the [[Zygon]]s.<ref>http://www.sfx.co.uk/2012/02/23/doctor-who-worlds-in-time-caroline-skinner-interview/</ref> | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
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Series 7 of Doctor Who will air on BBC One throughout 2012 and 2013. Like the series before, it will be split into two parts.[1] The BBC announced the news of the new series, which will contain fourteen episodes, on the official Doctor Who site on 8 June 2011[2]
Series 7 will begin its run in the Autumn of 2012 with five regular, stand-alone episodes and a Christmas Special. These will be followed by the remaining eight episodes in 2013. [3] thumb|250px|right|The first series 7 trailer. Released 26 March 2012.
Cast
It has been announced that the Eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith will return for the full series.[4] Karen Gillan, who plays Amy Pond, will return for the series, as will Arthur Darvill as Amy's husband Rory Williams.[5][6] This series will see their departure in episode five.[1]
A new companion portrayed by Jenna-Louise Coleman will be introduced in the 2012 Christmas Special.[7][8]
Primary cast
- The Eleventh Doctor - Matt Smith[4]
Secondary cast
- Amy Pond - Karen Gillan[1]
- Rory Williams - Arthur Darvill[1]
- TBA - Jenna-Louise Coleman[1]
Guest cast
- Madge Arwell - Claire Skinner
- Droxil - Bill Bailey
- Reg Arwell - Alexander Armstrong
- Billis - Arabella Weir
- Walter - Rob Cavazos [source needed]
- Kahlet Jex - Adrian Scarborough[source needed]
- Kahler-Mas - Dominic Kemp[9]
- Brian Williams - Mark Williams[10][11][12]
- The Reckoner - Andrew Brooke[13]
- Sadie - Joanne McQuinn[14]
- TBA - David Gyasi[14]
- TBA - Ben Browder[11][12]
- TBA - David Bradley[15]
- TBA - Rupert Graves[15]
- TBA - Garrick Hagon[16]
Production
Crew
Producers
It has been announced that Beth Willis will step down as executive producer,[17] as will Piers Wenger.[18] However, Piers Wenger produced The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe.[19]
A new executive producer named Caroline Skinner will join Steven Moffat. She will produce The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe onwards.[19]
Writers
Steven Moffat, head writer, will write five episodes. One of these is the The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe.[20] Torchwood writer John Fay will be writing an episode.[21] Mark Gatiss will return to write an episode. He has already written four Doctor Who stories, including two for the Eleventh Doctor: Victory of the Daleks and Night Terrors.[22] Chris Chibnall and Toby Whithouse, who have both already written Doctor Who episodes, are also returning. They will each write one episode. Chris is to write episode episode two.[11] Toby will be writing episode three.[23][24][25]
Directors
New director Farren Blackburn directed the 2011 Christmas special.[26] Saul Metzstein, another director new to Doctor Who, will direct episodes two and three.[25] Nick Hurran will return to direct.[11]
Filming
Filming for series 7 began on 20 February 2012.[27] Filming for the 2012 Christmas Special, which will see the appearance of the new companion, will begin in May.[28]
Episode three will be filmed in Spain.[11]
Filming for episode five will see the crew return to America. This time, they will be filming in New York. [29]
Television stories
The BBC have announced that Series 7 will consist of the 2011 Christmas special,[30], six episodes in 2012, and eight episodes in 2013. [31][1]
Christmas special
| Episode Number |
Title | Writer | Director | Notes |
| N/A | The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe | Steven Moffat | Farren Blackburn |
Regular Season
Autumn 2012
| Episode Number |
Title | Writer | Director | Notes |
| 1 | TBA | Steven Moffat[11] | TBA | Return of the Daleks [32] |
| 2 | TBA | Chris Chibnall[11] | Saul Metzstein[11] | |
| 3 | TBA | Toby Whithouse[11] | Saul Metzstein[11] | |
| 4 | TBA | Mark Gatiss | TBA | |
| 5 | TBA | Steven Moffat[1] | TBA | Return of the Weeping Angels. Departure of Amy and Rory[1] |
Christmas special
| Episode Number |
Title | Writer | Director | Notes |
| N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA | Introduction of new companion.[1] |
Spring 2013
The remaining eight episodes of Series 7 will air during spring 2013.[1]
Episode notes
Aliens and enemies
- The Daleks and the Weeping Angels will return in the first half of the series. [1]
Notes
- Marcus Wilson has stated there will be a couple of "classic monsters" from the 60s and 70s returning.[34][additional sources needed]
Rumours
- In an interview with SFX, Caroline Skinner hinted at the return of the Zygons.[35]
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Chuck Foster. Jenna-Louise Coleman joins Doctor Who. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Fourteen New Episodes!. BBC - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Official: Series 7 Split, Daleks & Angels Return. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Matt Smith to return for new Doctor Who series. BBC News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Mikey O'Connell. 'Doctor Who' star Karen Gillan set for Season 7: 'I am going to come back!'. Zap2it. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Darvill on Rory’s Future in Series 7. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ "Marcus". Departure for the Ponds. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Doctor Who's latest companion is unveiled. BBC News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Dominic Kemp. Sainou. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Chuck Foster. Doctor Who filming underway!. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 Chuck Foster (8 March 2012). Production Roundup. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Morgan Jeffery. 'Doctor Who' casts 'Farscape' star Ben Browder. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Chuck Foster (16 March 2012). Production Roundup. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Chuck Foster (30 March 2012). Production Roundup. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Chuck Foster. Series 7: First publicity photo released. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Chuck Foster (12 March 2012). Production Roundup. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Beth Willis On Leaving Doctor Who. BBC - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ End of the Piers Show. BBC - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Steven Moffat on the New Executive Producer. BBC - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Doctor Who Series 7 2012: What We Know. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ John Fay for Doctor Who Series 7. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Gatiss Back for Series 7. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Morgan Jeffery. 'Doctor Who': Toby Whithouse, Chris Chibnall writing new episodes. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Two Writers Confirmed For Doctor Who Series 7. SFX (Dave Golder). Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Series 7: Spain is America’s Wild West. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Dave Golder. UPDATE: Doctor Who Christmas Special Director Revealed. SFX. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Morgan Jeffery. 'Doctor Who' to resume filming this month, Saul Metzstein to direct. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Today’s Series 7 News – Companion, Monsters, Split. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ "Marcus". Production: Convention News. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Matt Smith Not Quitting. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ New Series: New Details!. BBC - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Chuck Foster (1 April 2012). Production Roundup. Production Roundup. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Tom Eames. 'Doctor Who' new series avoids two-part episodes, says Steven Moffat. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Classic Monsters Returning in Series 7. Doctor Who TV. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
- ↑ Jordan Farley. Doctor Who Worlds In Time: Caroline Skinner Interview. SFX. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.
