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'''Series 8''' of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', consisting of 12 episodes, | '''Series 8''' of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', consisting of 12 episodes, began airing on [[23 August (releases)|23 August]] [[2014 (releases)|2014]]. Filming began on [[6 January (production)|6 January]] [[2014 (production)|2014]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.examiner.com/article/series-8-of-doctor-who-begins-filming-today|title=Series 8 of 'Doctor Who' begins filming today|author=Varney, Bertena|date of source=6 January 2014|website name=Examiner.com|accessdate=6 January 2014}}</ref> and ended on [[7 August (production)|7 August]] of the same year.<ref name="BBCRW">Interview with [[Steven Moffat]] on [[BBC Radio Wales]], 7 August 2014: recording of the event can be found [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04cg4sf here]</ref> This is the first full series to feature the [[Twelfth Doctor]], played by [[Peter Capaldi]]; he is joined by [[Jenna Coleman]] as [[Clara Oswald]] as primary [[companion]] throughout the entire run.<ref name="BBCRW" /> [[Executive producer]] [[Steven Moffat]] revealed in [[DWM 469]] that, unlike the [[Series 6 (Doctor Who)|previous]] [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|two]] series, Series 8 will be broadcast straight, with no series split halfway through it. Moffat also revealed that this will be the normal format for all future series. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
Series 8 | Series 8 saw 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 (production)|4 August]] 2013.<ref name="capaldi">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Peter-Capaldi-exclusively-revealed-to-the-nation-as-the-Twelfth-Doctor|title=Peter Capaldi exclusively revealed to the nation as the Twelfth Doctor|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=12 March 2013|website name=BBC|accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref> The [[Eleventh Doctor|previous Doctor]], [[Matt Smith]], announced he was leaving on [[1 June (production)|1 June]] of the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Matt-Smith-to-leave-Doctor-Who|title=Matt Smith announces he is to leave Doctor Who|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=1 June 2013|website name=BBC|accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref> | ||
The new Doctor | The new Doctor is joined by [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|Series 7, Part 2]]'s [[companion]], [[Clara Oswald]], as played by [[Jenna Coleman]], in her first full series.<ref name="coleman">{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-03-12/doctor-who-jenna-louise-coleman-confirms-her-return-for-series-eight|title=Doctor Who: Jenna-Louise Coleman confirms her return for series eight|author=Susanna Lazarus|date of source=12 March 2013|website name=Radio Times|accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
Samuel Anderson will join the cast as a new recurring character, Danny Pink, a fellow teacher at [[Coal Hill School]].<ref name="anderson">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Rising-Star-Joins-Doctor-Who-for-Peter-Capaldis-First-Series|title=Rising Star Joins Doctor Who for Peter Capaldi’s First Series|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=24 February 2014|website name=Doctor Who website|accessdate=24 February 2014}}</ref> | Samuel Anderson will join the cast as a new recurring character, Danny Pink, a fellow teacher at [[Coal Hill School]].<ref name="anderson">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Rising-Star-Joins-Doctor-Who-for-Peter-Capaldis-First-Series|title=Rising Star Joins Doctor Who for Peter Capaldi’s First Series|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=24 February 2014|website name=Doctor Who website|accessdate=24 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
The [[Paternoster Gang]] | The [[Paternoster Gang]] return, as well<ref name="paternoster">{{cite web|url=http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who/27678/doctor-who-returning-characters-confirmed-for-series-8|title=Doctor Who: returning characters confirmed for series 8|author=Mellor, Louisa|date of source=14 October 2013|website name=Den of Geek|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="paternoster2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/8204-doctor-who-vastra-jenny-and-strax-back-in-series-8|title='Doctor Who': Vastra, Jenny and Strax back in series 8|author=Martin, William|date of source=13 October 2013|website name=CultBox|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> and they each use a [[sonic device]] designed in a ''[[Blue Peter]]'' competition in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/articles/bp-doctor-who-competition|title=Blue Peter: Doctor Who Competition: Design a Sonic Device|website name=CBBC|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> [[Kate Stewart]], [[Osgood (The Day of the Doctor)|Osgood]] and [[UNIT]] will also appear.<ref name="UNIT">{{cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/doctor-who-series-8-filming-7345456|title=Doctor Who films in Cardiff city centre as the Cybermen take over |author=Williams, Kathryn and Meville-Smith, Alicia|date of source=30 June 2014|website name=Wales Online|accessdate=30 June 2014}}</ref> | ||
=== Recurring === | === Recurring === | ||
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[[Brian Minchin]], the new [[producer]] of the series, explained in the [[DWM 461|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 (production)|May]] 2013 interview, Steven Moffat claimed that "the next season is plotted out."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/jordanzakarin/doctor-who-eighth-season-steven-moffat-matt-smith |title=Storyline For The Next "Doctor Who" Season Already Written |author=Jordan Zakarin |date of source=21 May 2013 |website name=BuzzFeed |accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref> | [[Brian Minchin]], the new [[producer]] of the series, explained in the [[DWM 461|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 (production)|May]] 2013 interview, Steven Moffat claimed that "the next season is plotted out."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/jordanzakarin/doctor-who-eighth-season-steven-moffat-matt-smith |title=Storyline For The Next "Doctor Who" Season Already Written |author=Jordan Zakarin |date of source=21 May 2013 |website name=BuzzFeed |accessdate=1 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
The first readthrough for | The first readthrough for Series 8 was held on [[17 December (production)|17 December]] [[2013 (production)|2013]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/412950381627314176|title=Doctor Who Official Twitter announcement|author=BBC|date of source=17 December 2013|website name=Twitter|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref>. This was an unusually long lead time, as actual filming for the first episodes of Series 8 did not commence until [[6 January (production)|6 January]] [[2014 (production)|2014]], with Capaldi filming his first scenes the [[7 January (production)|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 to be broadcast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Peter-Capaldi-begins-filming-on-Doctor-Who|title=Peter Capaldi begins filming on Doctor Who|author=BBC|date of source=7 January 2014|website name=BBC.co.uk|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
=== Crew === | === Crew === | ||
==== Producers ==== | ==== Producers ==== | ||
Series 8 | Series 8 is co-[[executive producer|executive produced]] by [[Steven Moffat]] and [[Brian Minchin]]. ([[DWM 460]]) [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|Series 7]]'s producer, [[Caroline Skinner]], officially stepped down on [[13 March (production)|13 March]] [[2013 (production)|2013]], <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Doctor-Who-Executive-Producer-Moves-On|title=Doctor Who: Executive Producer Moves On|author=The Doctor Who Team |date of source=13 March 2013|website name=BBC - Blogs - Doctor Who|accessdate=14 December 2013}}</ref> and Minchin was announced as her replacement on [[30 April (production)|30 April]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Brian-Minchin-confirmed-as-New-Executive-Producer-of-Doctor-Who |title=Brian Minchin confirmed as New Executive Producer of Doctor Who|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=30 April 2013 |website name=BBC - Blogs - Doctor Who|accessdate=14 December 2013}}</ref> | ||
Producer [[Marcus Wilson]] stepped down following production of ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]''. His role will be filled by former producers [[Nikki Wilson]] and [[Peter Bennett]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/capaldi.html |title=Peter Capaldi begins filming on Doctor Who|date of source=7 January 2014 |website name=BBC Media Centre|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref> | Producer [[Marcus Wilson]] stepped down following production of ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]''. His role will be filled by former producers [[Nikki Wilson]] and [[Peter Bennett]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/capaldi.html |title=Peter Capaldi begins filming on Doctor Who|date of source=7 January 2014 |website name=BBC Media Centre|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
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==== Directors ==== | ==== Directors ==== | ||
Ben Wheatley | Ben Wheatley [[direct|directed]] the first episode of the series, and will direct the second episode as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2013/10/director-writer-news-14102013203015.html|title=Director and writer news|author=Weight, Anthony|date of source=14 October 2013|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/news/ben-wheatley-to-direct-doctor-who/5062452.article|title=Ben Wheatley to direct Doctor Who|author=Wiseman, Andreas|date of source=14 October 2013|website name=ScreenDaily.com|accessdate=}}</ref> Paul Murphy will direct episodes 3 and 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/8573-doctor-who-series-8-another-director-confirmed|title='Doctor Who' Series 8: Another director confirmed|author=Martin, William|date of source=27 November 2013|website name=CultBox|accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref> [[Douglas Mackinnon]] is set to direct two episodes of the series as well,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/drmuig/status/411867443108524033|title=Douglas Mackinnon|date of source=14 December 2013|website name=Twitter|accessdate=14 December 2013}}</ref> as is Paul Wilmshurst.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/paul-wilmshurst/13/b2b/2ba?trk=pub-pbmap|title=Paul Whimshurst - LinkedIn|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref> Sheree Folkson will direct an episode. <ref name="cottrell boyce" /> | ||
== Television stories == | == Television stories == | ||
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Template:S8 instructions Series 8 of Doctor Who, consisting of 12 episodes, began airing on 23 August 2014. Filming began on 6 January 2014,[1] and ended on 7 August of the same year.[2] This is the first full series to feature the Twelfth Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi; he is joined by Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald as primary companion throughout the entire run.[2] Executive producer Steven Moffat revealed in DWM 469 that, unlike the previous two series, Series 8 will be broadcast straight, with no series split halfway through it. Moffat also revealed that this will be the normal format for all future series.
Cast
Series 8 saw 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.[3] The previous Doctor, Matt Smith, announced he was leaving on 1 June of the same year.[4]
The new Doctor is joined by Series 7, Part 2's companion, Clara Oswald, as played by Jenna Coleman, in her first full series.[5]
Samuel Anderson will join the cast as a new recurring character, Danny Pink, a fellow teacher at Coal Hill School.[6]
The Paternoster Gang return, as well[7][8] and they each use a sonic device designed in a Blue Peter competition in the series.[9] Kate Stewart, Osgood and UNIT will also appear.[10]
Recurring
- The Twelfth Doctor - Peter Capaldi[3]
- Clara Oswald - Jenna Coleman[5]
- Danny Pink - Samuel Anderson[6]
- Vastra - Neve McIntosh[7][8]
- Jenny Flint - Catrin Stewart[7][8]
- Strax - Dan Starkey[7][8]
- Kate Stewart - Jemma Redgrave[10]
- Osgood - Ingrid Oliver[10]
Guest
- Half-Face Man - Peter Ferdinando
- Colonel Blue - Michael Smiley[11]
- Robin Hood - Tom Riley[12]
- Reg - Robert Goodman[13]
- TBA - Jonathan Bailey[13]
- TBA - Pippa Bennett-Warner[13]
- Ms Delphox - Keeley Hawes[14]
- The Sheriff of Nottingham - Ben Miller[15]
- TBA - Hermione Norris[16]
- TBA - Tony Osoba[16]
- TBA - Phil Nice[16]
- TBA - Frank Skinner[17]
- TBA - David Bamber[17]
- TBA - Daisy Beaumont[17]
- TBA - Janet Henfrey[17]
- TBA - Christopher Villiers[17]
- TBA - Foxes (Louisa Rose Allen)[18]
- TBA - Harley Bird [19]
- TBA - Abigail Eames [19]
- TBA - Ashley Foster [19]
- TBA - Jaydon Harris-Wallace [19]
- Missy/Gatekeeper of the Nethersphere - Michelle Gomez[20]
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."[21]
The first readthrough for Series 8 was held on 17 December 2013[22]. 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 to be broadcast.[23]
Crew
Producers
Series 8 is co-executive produced by Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin. (DWM 460) Series 7's producer, Caroline Skinner, officially stepped down on 13 March 2013, [24] and Minchin was announced as her replacement on 30 April. [25]
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. [26]
Writers
Steven Moffat has penned both the series opener and episode 4 (DWM 471), Phil Ford wrote episode 2, [19] [additional sources needed] Mark Gatiss did episode 3,[27] (DWM 472) Steve Thompson's script is for episode 5, (DWM 471) and Gareth Roberts wrote the the sixth episode of the series.[28] (DWM 472)
Also writing for this series are Peter Harness, Jamie Mathieson (DWM 473) and Frank Cottrell Boyce. [19]
Directors
Ben Wheatley directed the first episode of the series, and will direct the second episode as well.[29][30] Paul Murphy will direct episodes 3 and 6.[31] Douglas Mackinnon is set to direct two episodes of the series as well,[32] as is Paul Wilmshurst.[33] Sheree Folkson will direct an episode. [19]
Television stories
| # | Title[34] | Writer[34] | Director[34] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Breath | Steven Moffat | Ben Wheatley | First full story featuring the Twelfth Doctor. Return of the Paternoster Gang. Reappearance of the Clockwork Droids. First appearance of Missy. |
| 2 | Into the Dalek | Phil Ford Steven Moffat |
Ben Wheatley | Reappearance of the Daleks. |
| 3 | Robot of Sherwood | Mark Gatiss | Paul Murphy | |
| 4 | Listen | Steven Moffat | Douglas Mackinnon | Featuring the debut of new companion Danny Pink. |
| 5 | Time Heist | Steve Thompson Steven Moffat |
Douglas Mackinnon | |
| 6 | The Caretaker | Gareth Roberts Steven Moffat |
Paul Murphy | |
| 7 | Kill the Moon | Peter Harness | Paul Whimshurst | |
| 8 | Mummy on the Orient Express | Jamie Mathieson | Paul Whimshurst | |
| 9 | Flatline | Jamie Mathieson | Douglas Mackinnon | |
| 10 | In the Forest of the Night | Frank Cottrell Boyce | Sheree Folkson | |
| 11 & 12 | Dark Water / Death in Heaven | Steven Moffat | Rachel Talalay | Reappearance of the Cybermen, UNIT, Kate Stewart and Osgood. |
Rumours
- The Doctor and Clara may return to the planet Sarn, last seen in TV: Planet of Fire.[35]
- The Master will return. [36]
Footnotes
- ↑ Varney, Bertena (6 January 2014). Series 8 of 'Doctor Who' begins filming today. Examiner.com. Retrieved on 6 January 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Interview with Steven Moffat on BBC Radio Wales, 7 August 2014: recording of the event can be found here
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Susanna Lazarus (12 March 2013). Doctor Who: Jenna-Louise Coleman confirms her return for series eight. Radio Times. Retrieved on 1 June 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Mellor, Louisa (14 October 2013). Doctor Who: returning characters confirmed for series 8. Den of Geek. Retrieved on 2 January 2014.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 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.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Williams, Kathryn and Meville-Smith, Alicia (30 June 2014). Doctor Who films in Cardiff city centre as the Cybermen take over. Wales Online. Retrieved on 30 June 2014.
- ↑ Martin, William (17 February 2014). 'Spaced' actor joins 'Doctor Who' Series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 24 February 2014.
- ↑ Walker, Danny (2 April 2014). Doctor Who: Tom Riley signs up for Mark Gatiss-written episode. Mirror. Retrieved on 5 April 2014.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Martin, William (24 February 2014). More 'Doctor Who' guest stars announced for Series 8. CultBox. Retrieved on 24 February 2014.
- ↑ Keeley Hawes to star in Doctor Who. BBC Media Centre (13 March 2014). Retrieved on 15 March 2014.
- ↑ Doctor Who: Ben Miller joins new series and set to guest star as VILLAIN opposite Peter Capaldi. Mirror.co.uk (8 April 2014). Retrieved on 9 April 2014.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Hermione-Norris-to-Guest-Star-in-New-Series
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Frank Skinner to star in Doctor Who. BBC News (16 May 2014). Retrieved on 16 May 2014.
- ↑ Foxes to appear in new series of Doctor Who. BBC. Retrieved on 29 May 2014.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedcottrell boyce - ↑ The Doctor Who Team (30 June 2014). Michelle Gomez to star in Doctor Who. BBC - Blogs - Doctor Who. Retrieved on 4 July 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.
- ↑ Reynolds, Andrew (20 July 2013). Gatiss on Writing... and Showrunning?. Kasterborous. 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Paul Whimshurst - LinkedIn. Retrieved on 27 April 2013.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 New Series: All the Episode Titles and More. BBC Doctor Who (18 August 2014). Retrieved on 18 August 2014.
- ↑ http://observationdeck.io9.com/possible-sequel-to-doctor-who-episode-planet-of-fire-1575135113
- ↑ Dyke, Peter and Begley, Katie (18 June 2014). The Master plan: The Doctor will face his old enemy again. Daily Star. Retrieved on 24 June 2014.
