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[[Steven Moffat]] has penned both the series opener and episode 4<ref name="thompson">[[DWM 471]]</ref>, [[Phil Ford]] wrote episode 2<ref name="first images" /> and [[Steve Thompson]]'s script is for episode 5.<ref name="thompson" /> Also writing for this series are [[Mark Gatiss]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kasterborous.com/2013/07/gatiss-on-writing-and-showrunning/|title=Gatiss on Writing... and Showrunning?|author=Reynolds, Andrew|date of source=20 July 2013|website name=Kasterborous|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Neil Cross]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/9051965/Will-new-Doctor-Who-actor-film-in-NZ|title=Will new Doctor Who actor film in NZ?|author=Gardner, Chris|date of source=17 August 2013|website name=Stuff.no.nz|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Gareth Roberts]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/8828-doctor-who-writer-gareth-roberts-returning-for-series-8|title='Doctor Who' writer Gareth Roberts returning for Series 8|author=Martin, William|date of source=2 January 2014|website name=CultBox|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref>, and Jack Lothian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/7563-shameless-writer-for-doctor-who-series-8|title='Shameless' writer for 'Doctor Who' series 8|author=Martin, William|date of source=31 July 2013|website name=CultBox|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Neil Gaiman]] has also expressed interest in returning, but stated in May that writing for ''Doctor Who'' simply doesn't pay well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-05-15/neil-gaiman-on-re-writing-doctor-who-clara-was-originally-going-to-stay-as-a-victorian-governess|title=Neil Gaiman on re-writing Doctor Who: Clara was originally going to stay as a Victorian governess|author=Mulkern, Patrick and Jones, Paul|date of source=15 May 2013|website name=Radio Times|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> | [[Steven Moffat]] has penned both the series opener and episode 4<ref name="thompson">[[DWM 471]]</ref>, [[Phil Ford]] wrote episode 2<ref name="first images" /> and [[Steve Thompson]]'s script is for episode 5.<ref name="thompson" /> Also writing for this series are [[Mark Gatiss]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kasterborous.com/2013/07/gatiss-on-writing-and-showrunning/|title=Gatiss on Writing... and Showrunning?|author=Reynolds, Andrew|date of source=20 July 2013|website name=Kasterborous|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Neil Cross]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/9051965/Will-new-Doctor-Who-actor-film-in-NZ|title=Will new Doctor Who actor film in NZ?|author=Gardner, Chris|date of source=17 August 2013|website name=Stuff.no.nz|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Gareth Roberts]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/8828-doctor-who-writer-gareth-roberts-returning-for-series-8|title='Doctor Who' writer Gareth Roberts returning for Series 8|author=Martin, William|date of source=2 January 2014|website name=CultBox|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref>, and Jack Lothian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/7563-shameless-writer-for-doctor-who-series-8|title='Shameless' writer for 'Doctor Who' series 8|author=Martin, William|date of source=31 July 2013|website name=CultBox|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Neil Gaiman]] has also expressed interest in returning, but stated in May 2013 that writing for ''Doctor Who'' simply doesn't pay well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-05-15/neil-gaiman-on-re-writing-doctor-who-clara-was-originally-going-to-stay-as-a-victorian-governess|title=Neil Gaiman on re-writing Doctor Who: Clara was originally going to stay as a Victorian governess|author=Mulkern, Patrick and Jones, Paul|date of source=15 May 2013|website name=Radio Times|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
==== Directors ==== | ==== Directors ==== | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 7 March 2014
This page absolutely does contain spoilers either about the behind-the-scenes or narrative elements of stories which have not yet been published or broadcast. Please see our spoiler policy for our rules governing articles about such subjects.
- You may be looking for season 8 of the original series.
Template:S8 instructions Series 8 of Doctor Who, likely airing beginning in August 2014,[1] was confirmed on 18 May 2013.[2] Filming began on 6 January 2014,[3] and will continue into August.[4] Executive producer Steven Moffat has promised "at least" 13 episodes in 2014.[5] He revealed in DWM 469 that, unlike the previous two series, series 8 will be broadcast straight, with no series split halfway through it.
Cast
Series 8 will see the debut of Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor. Capaldi was announced in a live television special, Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor, on 4 August 2013.[6] The previous Doctor, Matt Smith, announced he was leaving on 1 June of the same year.[7]
The new Doctor will be joined by series 7, part 2's companion, Clara Oswald, as played by Jenna Coleman, in her first full series.[8]
Samuel Anderson will join the cast as a new recurring character, Danny Pink, a fellow teacher at Coal Hill School.[9]
The Paternoster Gang will also return,[10][11] and will each use a sonic device designed in a Blue Peter competition in the series.[12]
Recurring
- The Twelfth Doctor - Peter Capaldi[6]
- Clara Oswald - Jenna Coleman[8]
- Danny Pink - Samuel Anderson[9]
- Vastra - Neve McIntosh[10][11]
- Jenny - Catrin Stewart[10][11]
- Strax - Dan Starkey[10][11]
Guest
- Inspector Gregson - Paul Hickey[13]
- Alf - Tony Way[14]
- Elsie - Maggie Service[15]
- Colonel Blue - Michael Smiley[16]
- TBA - Robert Goodman[17]
- TBA - Jonathan Bailey[17]
- TBA - Pippa Bennett-Warner[17]
- The Eleventh Doctor - Matt Smith [source needed]
Production
Brian Minchin, the new producer of the series, explained in the July 2013 issue of Doctor Who Magazine that "I have just spent a very happy few days meeting some scarily clever writers, and we have an incredible set of stories to work on. More adventures ahead!". In a May 2013 interview, Steven Moffat claimed that "the next season is plotted out."[18]
The first readthrough for series 8 was held on 17 December 2013[19]. This was an unusually long lead time, as actual filming for the first episodes of series 8 did not commence until 6 January 2014, with Capaldi filming his first scenes the next day. In a break from what was done with Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith, the first episode filmed by Capaldi is also to be the first episode broadcast.[20]
Crew
Producers
Series 8 will be co-executive produced by Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin. (DWM 460) Series 7's producer, Caroline Skinner, officially stepped down on 13 March 2013, [21] and Minchin was announced as her replacement on 30 April. [22]
Producer Marcus Wilson stepped down following production of The Time of the Doctor. His role will be filled by former producers Nikki Wilson and Peter Bennett. [23]
Writers
Steven Moffat has penned both the series opener and episode 4[24], Phil Ford wrote episode 2[4] and Steve Thompson's script is for episode 5.[24] Also writing for this series are Mark Gatiss,[25] Neil Cross,[26] Gareth Roberts[27], and Jack Lothian.[28] Neil Gaiman has also expressed interest in returning, but stated in May 2013 that writing for Doctor Who simply doesn't pay well.[29]
Directors
Ben Wheatley will direct the first two episodes of the series,[30][31] while Paul Murphy will direct episodes 3 and 6.[32] Douglas Mackinnon is set to direct two episodes of the series as well,[33] as is Paul Wilmshurst.[source needed]
Television stories
| # | Title | Writer | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Steven Moffat | Ben Wheatley | First full story featuring the Twelfth Doctor. Return of the Paternoster Gang. |
| 2 | TBA | Phil Ford | Ben Wheatley | |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Paul Murphy | |
| 4 | TBA | Steven Moffat | Douglas Mackinnon | |
| 5 | TBA | Steve Thompson | Douglas Mackinnon | |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Paul Murphy | |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 11 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 12 | TBA | Steven Moffat | TBA | |
| N/A | Xmas | Steven Moffat | TBA |
Rumours
- Ben Wheatley claimed in an interview that his episodes — the first two of the series — will "hopefully" be aired in July.[34]
- Capaldi will face the Daleks this series.[35]
- On set filming for the first episode seems to reveal that Matt Smith will be phoning Jenna Coleman and Peter Capaldi.[36]
Footnotes
- ↑ Rigby, Sam (3 June 2013). 'Doctor Who': 12th Doctor to be announced next month?. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 7 December 2013.
- ↑ The Doctor Who Team (18 May 2013). Doctor Who: A New Series and More. BBC - Blogs - Doctor Who.
- ↑ Varney, Bertena (6 January 2014). Series 8 of 'Doctor Who' begins filming today. Examiner.com. Retrieved on 6 January 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 First images of Peter Capaldi on the set of Doctor Who. DoctorWho.tv (7 January 2014). Retrieved on 7 January 2014.
- ↑ Parker, Robin (31 October 2013). Steven Moffat, Faith Penhale & Marcus Wilson. Broadcast.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Doctor Who Team (12 March 2013). Peter Capaldi exclusively revealed to the nation as the Twelfth Doctor. BBC. Retrieved on 7 December 2013.
- ↑ The Doctor Who Team (1 June 2013). Matt Smith announces he is to leave Doctor Who. BBC. Retrieved on 7 December 2013.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Susanna Lazarus (12 March 2013). Doctor Who: Jenna-Louise Coleman confirms her return for series eight. Radio Times. Retrieved on 1 June 2013.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Doctor Who Team (24 February 2014). Rising Star Joins Doctor Who for Peter Capaldi’s First Series. Doctor Who website. Retrieved on 24 February 2014.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Mellor, Louisa (14 October 2013). Doctor Who: returning characters confirmed for series 8. Den of Geek. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Martin, William (13 October 2013). 'Doctor Who': Vastra, Jenny and Strax back in series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Blue Peter: Doctor Who Competition: Design a Sonic Device. CBBC. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Paul Hickey's CV
- ↑ Tony Way's CV
- ↑ Maggie Service's CV
- ↑ Martin, William (17 February 2014). 'Spaced' actor joins 'Doctor Who' Series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 24 February 2014.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Martin, William (24 February 2014). More 'Doctor Who' guest stars announced for Series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 24 February 2014.
- ↑ Jordan Zakarin (21 May 2013). Storyline For The Next "Doctor Who" Season Already Written. BuzzFeed. Retrieved on 1 June 2013.
- ↑ BBC (17 December 2013). Doctor Who Official Twitter announcement. Twitter. Retrieved on 7 January 2014.
- ↑ BBC (7 January 2014). Peter Capaldi begins filming on Doctor Who. BBC.co.uk. Retrieved on 7 January 2014.
- ↑ The Doctor Who Team (13 March 2013). Doctor Who: Executive Producer Moves On. BBC - Blogs - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 14 December 2013.
- ↑ The Doctor Who Team (30 April 2013). Brian Minchin confirmed as New Executive Producer of Doctor Who. BBC - Blogs - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 14 December 2013.
- ↑ Peter Capaldi begins filming on Doctor Who. BBC Media Centre (7 January 2014). Retrieved on 7 January 2014.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 DWM 471
- ↑ Reynolds, Andrew (20 July 2013). Gatiss on Writing... and Showrunning?. Kasterborous. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Gardner, Chris (17 August 2013). Will new Doctor Who actor film in NZ?. Stuff.no.nz. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Martin, William (2 January 2014). 'Doctor Who' writer Gareth Roberts returning for Series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Martin, William (31 July 2013). 'Shameless' writer for 'Doctor Who' series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Mulkern, Patrick and Jones, Paul (15 May 2013). Neil Gaiman on re-writing Doctor Who: Clara was originally going to stay as a Victorian governess. Radio Times. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ Weight, Anthony (14 October 2013). Director and writer news. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 7 December 2013.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (14 October 2013). Ben Wheatley to direct Doctor Who. ScreenDaily.com.
- ↑ Martin, William (27 November 2013). 'Doctor Who' Series 8: Another director confirmed. CultBox. Retrieved on 7 December 2013.
- ↑ Douglas Mackinnon. Twitter (14 December 2013). Retrieved on 14 December 2013.
- ↑ Evan, Harold (10 February 2014). INTERVIEW: ‘A Field In England’ Director Ben Wheatley Talks Haters And Doctor Who. FilmDrunk. Retrieved on 12 February 2014.
- ↑ Dyke, Peter and Begley, Katie (17 February). Dr Who: New doc Peter Capaldi lives his teen dream. Daily Star. Retrieved on 24 February 2014.
- ↑ http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-cameo-matt-smith-3143573
