Season 1 (Doctor Who 2023)

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Season 1 — 2023-24
Doctor:	Third Doctor
Secondary Doctor:	Fifth Doctor
Companions:	Ruby Sunday Rose Tyler, Amy, Rory Pond, Adam, Jack Harkness, Mickey, Jackie, Donna, Martha, Sarah Jane, Lady Christina, Clara Oswald, Bill Potts, Polly, Ben, Jenny, Jo Jones, Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint, River,Donnell, Osgood, Kazran, Abigail, Madge, Lily, Cyril
Main character:	The Captain, Gwyneth, Craig
Key crew
Executive producer(s):	Russell T Davies, Phil Collinson, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, Jane Tranter
Producer(s):	Vicki Delow Chris May Ellen Marsh
Series details
Premiere network:	BBC One, BBC Wales, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Branded Television, Bad Wolf, ABC, Nickelodeon
Typical episode length:	50'
More info
Main DWM coverage in issues:	584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594
Main DWMSE coverage in issues:	62
← Previous	specials
Next →	15

You may wish to consult Series 14 for other, similarly-named pages.

Series 14 was a series of Doctor Who produced by BBC in collaboration with Sony's Bad Wolf and Disney Branded Television for streaming on Disney+.

Due to showrunner Russell T Davies announcing in Doctor Who Magazine #585 that the series would consist of only 8 episodes plus a special, this series would have an identical number of episodes to the previous Series 13, which also consisted of a reduced episode count.

Overview

Early announcements

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.

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.

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!"

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". Like the preceding series 13, the series was announced as happening before the previous series had even begun broadcast.

Promotion

The very first bit of promotion for this series came on 24 September 2021 with the reveal that Russell T Davies would be leading the show from the 60th anniversary and into "series beyond".

On 6 January 2022, visual effects editor Emily Lawrence spoke to Doctor Who Magazine 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.

On 8 May, Ncuti Gatwa Peter Davison shared a post on Instagram containing two hearts and a blue box. Shortly after, it was officially announced by the BBC Disney+ that Gatwa would take on the role of the Doctor. Speaking on it, Gatwa said:

There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my upmost to do the same. Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.Ncuti Gatwa

Showrunnner Davies added:

The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!Russell T Davies

On 26 May, Russell T Davies spoke to Doctor Who Magazine, issue 578, about his plans around the reveal of Gatwa and their follow-up appearance at the BAFTA-awards show.

In an interview with Variety on 30 July, former villain actor Neil Patrick Harris teased that the new Doctor would be "the first gay Doctor".

On 24 September, former showrunner Steven Moffat told Radio Times that he had read Russell T Davies's scripts and said they were "fantastic".

Same day auditions for the new companion were held.

On 30 September, when David Tennant spoke in an interview with BBC News about his and Catherine Tate's return to the show in the 60th anniversary specials, also praised incoming Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, saying he's "brilliant" and "lovely" and "really talented".

On 23 October, following the broadcast of The Power of the Doctor and the episode's surprise regeneration into David Tennant, Russell T Davies revealed that Tennant would be playing the Fourteenth Doctor and Ncuti Gatwa would be playing the Fifteenth Doctor.

On 25 October it was announced by 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 logo.

Speaking of these news, Davies said:

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 TARDIS all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the UK.Russell T Davies

Disney+ President Alice Bowen also weighed in:

We’re excited by the opportunity to bring new seasons of this beloved franchise exclusively to Disney+ and introduce the show to the next generation of audiences in more than 150 markets around the world. The series is a perfect addition to our ever-growing catalogue of global content that continues to make Disney+ the home for exceptional storytelling.Alice Bowen

Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis also offered a few words:

Doctor Who has captivated the imaginations of families around the world for the past six decades. We are so excited about this collaboration with the BBC, and the opportunity to bring this iconic franchise – and Russell T Davies' brilliant vision – to life for a huge new global audience. Grab your sonic screwdrivers and prepare to travel through time and space!Ayo Davis

On 10 November new revelations were made in Doctor Who Magazine issue 584 about the new era to come; the new production crew was revealed and it was also revealed that the Fifteenth Doctor's companion had been cast and at the time of the magazine, Davies was already on "Episode Seven". Furthermore, Davies teased that "huge revelations to come and brand-new stories about a Time Lord’s life" were yet to come.

On 18 November, Davies and the official Doctor Who accounts shared a post early in the morning containing two hearts and a ruby. Later, in the evening, the new companion was revealed at the Children in Need charity event to be Millie Gibson in the role of Ruby Sunday. Speaking of her new role, Gibson said: "Whilst still being in total disbelief, I am beyond honoured to be cast as the Doctor’s companion. It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and I will do everything to try and fill the boots the fellow companions have travelled in before me. And what better way to do that than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s side, I just can’t wait to get started."

On 20 November, the Scottish BAFTA's were held, attended by Peter Capaldi and Ncuti Gatwa, where Capaldi praised Gatwa and reminisced about his own time as the Twelfth Doctor, saying "[Steven Moffat was] looking for a new Doctor Who, he took me on the most magical journey, a journey that Ncuti is about to embark on. And I suspect Ncuti knows this already because I can see it in his heart and see it in him. But he’s about to discover how beautiful and wonderful and cosmic the human race can really be". Gatwa also revealed that his Doctor's costume was not yet finished, saying "it's still fluid, we’re still building.".

On 8 December, Davies revealed to Doctor Who Magazine issue 585 that the new series would consist of 8 episodes plus a special, saying that he's aware that it's not a lot, but urged fans to "give [them] time".

On 13 December, during an interview with Total TV Guide, Davies revealed that viewers would "…be staggered with the surprises we’ve got in store!" in the upcoming special, recalling the very first Christmas Special commission in 2005, saying: "It really felt like Doctor Who coming home.", and calling it a "tradition".

On 17 December, official promotional images of the new costumes for the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday were revealed by the BBC. At the same time the actors themselves posted a video of themselves revealing the outfits that had been filmed at Cardiff Harbour Authority car park.

On 22 December, in an interview with Radio Times, while promoting Count Magnus, former writer and occassional cast member Mark Gatiss spoke about the new series, stating "There's just such a kind of... it's got a spring in its step which just makes you very excited to watch it and Ncuti just seems so absolutely adorable and just brimming with that kind of effervescent love of the show." and spoke about his excitement for the the show's regularity to return.

On 5 January 2023, some revelations were made in Doctor Who Magazine issue 586 about the casting and production processes along with an interview with Gibson, revealing what it was like to act opposite Gatwa.

On 9 January, the BBC revealed on Doctor Who social media that Jemma Redgrave would return as Kate Stewart alongside UNIT and that Aneurin Barnard would appear as new character Roger ap Gwilliam.

On 20 January, the BBC announced the casting of actors Anita Dobson and Michelle Greenidge in undisclosed roles.

Same day, on 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.".

On 27 January, Davies spoke to "GQ Magazine" about the new series, saying "I’m really proud of it. Oh my god, there are some strong episodes coming up.", also speaking about "next stage" being spin-offs, and speaking about Gatwa's first readthrough and much more.

In Doctor Who Magazine issue 587, released on 2 February, Julie Anne Robinson was announced as the third director and Jack Forsyth-Noble was revealed to be playing a character named Will.

Also in the Magazine, executive producer Joel Collins praised the incoming Ncuti Gatwa, calling him "magnetic", and said that companion Millie Gibson was funny and "wise beyond her years".

On 8 February, in an interview on Lorraine, Davies talked briefly about the new series, saying: "Lovely Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor with Millie Gibson at his side. They’re just shooting stuff together now.", telling that he was "very excited" and that "it’s thrilling"

On 12 February, Davies was interviewed on The Michael Ball Show on BBC Radio 2 in which he mentioned Episode 4, saying: "I sat here and I watched Episode Four last night and I think it’s one of the greatest things I’ve ever made in my life so I’m very, very happy with it. It’s looking so good Michael, I love it!"

On 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".

On 2 March, Doctor Who Magazine issue 588 was released offering new details on the new series; it was revealed that the BBC had taken to using drones on the TARDIS set, with VFX co-ordinator Siân Reynish saying: "We’re using top of the range technology, the kind that Marvel films use, to make Doctor Who in Wales, which I think is pretty spectacular.". Reynish further praised Gatwa for his energetic Doctor, saying "I think he’ll bring such a new dynamic. He’s young and fun." and "He’s really individual".

Further in the magazine was revealed directors Julie Anne Robinson and Ben Chessell, with Davies revealing that Block 3 would consist of "two wildly different episodes by wildly different writers.", with rock formations being discussed in the Production Notes.

On 16 March Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition 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."

On 30 March Doctor Who Magazine issue 589 was released, in which the 2023 specials directors 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". Five new cast members were also revealed for the series. and Davies

On 31 March the BBC promised in their "Annual Plan" for 2023/2024 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."

On 3 April it was announced by the BBC in a press release that actress, singer and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon would be joining the series in an undiclosed major role. On joining, Monsoon said: "I’m honoured, thrilled, and utterly excited to join Doctor Who! Russell T Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer— I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew! I hope there’s room in the TARDIS for my luggage.".

On 19 April the BBC revealed a teaser video with Monsoon along with some promotional images, revealing the costume for her villainous role.

On 20 April the BBC revealed promotional images of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in new costumes which fit into an episode set in "the swinging 60s".

On 24 April the BBC officially announced on their social media and the Doctor Who website that former composer Murray Gold would be returning to perform the soundtracks for the three Specials and 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."

On 27 April, Doctor Who Magazine issue 590 was released in which the first interview with Gold following his return announcement in which he noted about the series that "There's an awful lot of music in this series" following several directors having approached him. Davies revealed that an episode title had been inspired by another sci-fi series, Star Trek: Picard. More cast members were also revealed in the magazine. As well as a new director being announced.

On 5 May, the BBC announced that actor Jonathan Groff would be joining the cast in an undisclosed "key role".

On 10 May, the BBC released some publicity photos of Groff alongside Gatwa and Gibson in 1800s style costumes.

On 12 May, the BBC released some more publicity photos of Gibson in her Regency era costume.

On 24 May, Indira Varma was announced as returning to the franchise as a new character called the Duchess.

On 25 May, Doctor Who Magazine issue 591 was released, in which was revealed a few more Production Diary notes about the series. Assistant location manager Alex Moore also talked about what it’s like working on the series.

On 7 June it was announced in a Press Release by the BBC that Bonnie Langford would reprise her role as Melanie Bush.

On 15 June it was announced in a Press Release by the BBC that Lenny Rush would join the show as a character named Morris.

On 22 June, Davies hinted in Doctor Who Magazine issue 592 at the new series with the words "kingdom", "gold" and "Tigella".

On 13 July, Gatwa was interviewed by Rolling Stone UK in which he spoke about taking up the role of the Doctor and how he related to the Doctor, saying: "This person survived a genocide. This person fits in everywhere and nowhere. I am the Doctor. The Doctor is me. I decided that I had to get this role.", also talking about the idea to have the Doctor have a different outfit almost every episode.

On 18 July the BBC released promotional posters of Ruby Sunday and the Fifteenth Doctor.

On 20 July Doctor Who Magazine issue 593 was released, which contained more Production Diary notes from the series. [[Tweth On 17 August Doctor Who Magazine issue 594 was released, which contained the last Production Notes for the series. Art director Michael van Kesteren also revealed he had been asked to desgin a new sonic screwdriver for Gatwa, saying: "There were certain things requested for Ncuti’s sonic — which had a few things that needed to happen.". Four new cast members were also revealed along with a note from Russell T Davies saying: "Yasmin Finney wrapped a few days ago…".

Broadcast

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Cast

• The Doctor Who - Christopher Eccleston
• The Doctor - Peter Davison
• The Doctor - Matt Smith
• The Doctor - David Bradley
• Eighth Doctor - Paul McGann
• Fifteenth Doctor - Ncuti Gatwa
• Ruby Sunday - Millie Gibson
• Rose Tyler - Billie Piper
• Amy Pond - Karen Gillan
• Special The Doctor / Jack Harkness - John Barrowman
• The Doctor / Sarah Jane Smith - Elisabeth Sladen
• Donna - Catherine Tate
• Martha - Freema Agyeman
• Adam - Bruno Langley
• Mickey - Noel Clarke
• Jackie - Camille Coduri
• Jo Jones - Katy Manning
• The Doctor / Lady Christina - Michelle Ryan
• The Doctor / Jenny - Georgia Moffett
• Rory Pond - Arthur Darvill
• Bill Potts - Pearl Mackie
• Clara Oswald - Jenna Coleman
• The Doctor / Madame Vastra - Neve McIntosh
• The Doctor / Jenny Flint - Catrin Stewart
• Polly Wright - Lily Travers
• Ben Jackson - Jared Garfield
• River Song - Alex Kingston
• O'Donnell - Morven Christie
• Osgood - Ingrid Oliver

Recurring

• Kate Stewart - Jemma Redgrave
• Melanie Bush - Bonnie Langford
• Rose Noble - Yasmin Finney

Guest

• Roger ap Gwilliam - Aneurin Barnard
• Gabriel Sneed – Alan David
• Redpath – Huw Rhys
• Mrs Peace – Jennifer Hill
• Gwyneth – Eve Myles
• Charles Dickens – Simon Callow
• Stage Manager – Wayne Cater
• Driver — Meic Povey
• Vicar – Trevor Georges
• Kazran/Elliot Sardick - Michael Gambon
• Abigail - Katherine Jenkins
• Young Kazran - Laurence Belcher
• Adult Kazran - Danny Horn
• Pilot - Leo Bill
• Captain - Pooky Quesnel
• Co-pilot - Micah Balfour
• Old Benjamin - Steve North
• Boy & Benjamin - Bailey Pepper
• Servant - Tim Plester
• Eric - Nick Malinowski
• Isabella - Laura Rogers
• Old Isabella - Meg Wynn-Owen
• Madge Arwell - Claire Skinner
• Cyril Arwell - Maurice Cole
• Lily Arwell - Holly Earl
• Reg Arwell - Alexander Armstrong
• Co-pilot - Sam Stockman
• Droxil - Bill Bailey
• Ven-Garr - Paul Bazely
• Billis - Arabella Weir
• Wooden King - Spencer Wilding
• Wooden Queen - Paul Kasey
• Henry Avery - Hugh Bonneville
• Toby Avery - Oscar Lloyd
• Craig Owens - James Corden
• The Captain - Mark Gatiss
• "Finetime Head" - Lois Drage
• Mrs Flood - Anita Dobson
• TBA - Michelle Greenidge
• Will - Jack Forsyth-Noble
• TBA - Hemi Yeroham
• TBA - Lukas DiSparrow
• Valerie - Millie Kent
• Marti Bridges - Sophie Ablett
• TBA - Bhav Joshi
• TBA - Eilidh Loan
• TBA - Pete MacHale
• TBA - Miles Yekinni
• TBA - Jinkx Monsoon
• TBA - Jonathan Groff
• The Duchess - Indira Varma
• Lady Emerson - Jennifer Castillo
• Carson - Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy
• Morris - Lenny Rush
• Splice - Caoilinn Springall.
• TBA - Gemma Arrowsmith
• TBA - Mary Malone
• TBA - Billy Brayshaw
• TBA - Ellie Grace Cashin

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The Crew

Executive Producers   Russell T Davies, Phil Collinson and Julie Gardner

Co-executive producer   Nikki Wilson

Series Producer   Marcus Wilson

Written by Steven Moffat & Russell T Davies	Produced by Peter Bennett Sanne Wohlenberg	Directed by Toby Haynes Douglas Mackinnon	Director of Photography Magni Ágústsson Stephan Pehrsson	Production Designer Edward Thomas Michael Pickwoad	Visual Effects Axis VFX BBC Wales VFX
Make-up Designer Barbara Southcott	Casting Director Andy Pryor CDG	Music Murray Gold Segun Akinola additional music John Sponsler & Louis Serbe	Costume Designer Pam Downe	Edited by John Richards and William Oswald	Special Effects Real SFX
Original theme music by Ron Grainer  •  Title sequence by Ben Pickles  •  Titles by BBC Wales Graphics  •  With thanks to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Sur-Film Production & Services S.L., Timanfaya National Park, Martha Freud  Music conducted & orchestrated by Ben Foster  •  Music score assistant - Jack Sugden   •  Music mixed by Jake Jackson  •  Music recorded by Gerry O'Riordan  •  Vocals by Neil Hannon  •  Special thanks to: Annetta Laufer   Autons created by Robert Holmes  •  Daleks created by Terry Nation  •  The Weakest Link created by Fintan Coyle and Cathy Dunning  •  Big Brother created by Endemol Netherlands B.V.  •  K9 created by Bob Baker and Dave Martin  •  Abzorbaloff created by William Grantham

General production staff Head of Production - Gordon Ronald Executive Producer for the BBC - Ben Irving Production Executive - Julie Scott Script Producer - Denise Paul Line Producer - Tracie Simpson US Line Producer - David Mason Associate Producer - Helen Vallis Utility Stand In - Ian William George Production Managers - Adrian Devane, Phillipa Cole Supervising Location Manager - Iwan Roberts Location Managers - Nicky James, Gareth Skelding Location Assistant - Tom Chalkley Unit Managers - David Blayney, Rhys Griffiths Assistant Unit Manager - Iestyn Hampson-Jones Production Co-ordinator - Sandra Cosfeld Assistant Production Co-ordinator - Nicola Chance Production Management Assistant - Claire Thomas Production Assistants - Sion Crowle, Jade Stephenson, Sheryl Bradford, Jamie Shaw Production Secretary - Kevin Myers Script Secretary - Alexandra Bahiyyih Wain Executive Assistant - Caroline Cook Production Runners - Victoria Wheel, Sian Warrilow Production Office Runners - Ellie Hilton, Will Gorst Unit Drivers - Paul Watkins, Joylon Davey Unit Medics - Glyn Evans, Andy Jones Business Affairs Executive - Carol Griggs Talent Team - Hannah Williams, Leanne Bowcott, Jeanette Sigsworth, Deborah Evans, Clare Baker Drama Account Manager - Edward Russell Senior Production Accountant - Endaf Emyr Williams Production Accountant - Jeff Dunn Head Accountant - Beverly Wiens Assistant Accountants - Bethan Griffiths, Matthew Fisher Contracts Assistants - Kath Blackman, Lisa Hayward Finance Manager - Chris Rogers Rights Executive - James Dundas First Aid/Craft Service - Jim Rankin Transportation Coordinator - Dennis Houser Driver Captain - John Oliver BSL Monitor - Jean St. Clair Script department Series Script Editor - Sheena Bucktowonsing Script Editors - Nick Lambon, David P Davis Development Executive - Frances Du Pille Publishing Editor - Gabby De Metteis Script Executive - Lindsey Alford Assistant Script Editor - Emma Genders Camera and lighting department 1st Assistant Director - Mick Pantaleo 2nd Assistant Director - James DeHaviland 3rd Assistant Director - Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch Assistant Directors - Chris Thomas, Gareth Jones, Alex Miarli Assistant Director Trainee - Mathew-Lee Heath Runners - Nicola Eynon Price, Laura Jenkins Floor Runners - Nicola Brown, Tom Evans, Bobby Williams Continuity - Non Eleri Hughes Script Supervisor - Nicki Coles Camera Operators - Joe Russell, Mark McQuoid B Camera Operator - Martin Stephens 2nd unit Camera Operator - Rob Arrowsmith 2nd Camera Operator - Siân Elin Palfrey Camera Trainee - Darren Chesney Focus Pullers - Steve Rees, Matt Hillier, Matthew Poynter 2nd Unit Focus Puller - Jonathan Vidgen 2nd Focus Puller - Elhein De Wet Polecam Operator - Andy Leonard Assistant Grips - Sean Cronin, Owen Charnley Camera Assistants - Gethin Williams, Drew Marsden, Dan Patounas Additional Footage - Mitch Martinez Boom Operators - Bryn Thomas, Dafydd Parry Gaffers - Ben Purcell, Mark Hutchings Rigging Gaffer - Andy Gardiner Best Boy - Pete Chester Still Photography - Joe Lederer Board Operator - Jon Towler Electricians - Bob Milton, Peter Scott, Gareth Sheldon, Gawain Nash, Rob Fernandes	Art department Chief Supervising Art Director - Stephen Nicholas Supervising Art Director - Martin Boddison Construction Art Director - Julia Jones Art Directors - Tim Overson, Vicki Stevenson Assistant Art Director - Jackson Pope Art Department Assistant - Celyn Davies Art Department Production Manager - Jonathan Marquand Allison Art Department Co-ordinator - Gwenllian Llwyd Art Department Accountant - Bethan Griffiths Associate Designer - James North Production Buyers - Ben Morris, Sarah Frere Petty Cash Buyer - Jen Saguaro Set Decorator - Joelle Rumbelow Set Dressers - Ian Griffin, Mike Elkins Props Buyer - Catherine Samuel Prop Buyers - Jo Pearce, May Johnson, Charlotte Lailey De Ville Action Props Buyer - Milannah Faith Summers A/Supervising Art Director - Cerys Lewis Set Designer - Ben Austin Storyboard Artist - Mike Collins Concept Artists - Richard Shaun Williams, Peter McKinstry Concept/Graphic Artist - Sam Lamont Design Assistants - Sarah Payne, Ian Bunting, Al Roberts Handbot Design - Robert Allsopp & Associates Cyfle Trainee - Naseem Syed Graphic Artists - Sophie Powell, Matthew Clark Graphic Designer - Stephen Fielding Trainee Graphic Designer - Lois Drage Motion Graphics - Tom Munday Graphics Trainee - Anya Kordeck Standby Props - Jonathan Barclay, Charlie Malik Standby Carpenter - Jamie Farrell Prop Hands - Scott Howe, Nigel Magni, Matt Watts, Richard Barker Standby Art Director - Nick Murray Rigging - Shadow Scaffolding Standby Riggers - Colin Toms, Thomas Williams Standby Painter - Kate Meyrick Standby Scenic Artist - Louise Bohling Head Scenic Artist - Clive Clarke Scenic Painters - Steve Nelms, Matt Weston, Paul Murray, Tim Hobbis, Ana Marlene Ribeiro Head Painter - Barry Kootchin Store Person - Jayne Davies Storeman - Jamie Southcott Assistant Storeman - Ryan Milton Chief Props Master - Jon Grundon Prop Master - Paul Smith Assistant Props Master - Adrian Anscombe Dressing Chargehand - Matt Wild Props Chargehand - Kyle Belmont Props Storeman - Stuart Wooddisse Dressing Props - Martin Broadbent, Philip Everett-Lyons Props Driver - Gareth Fox Forward Dresser - Matthew North Props Fabrication Manager - Barry Jones Specialist Prop Maker - Nick Robatto Chief Props Maker - Mark Cordory Props Makers - Penny Howarth, Nicholas Robatto Construction Manager - Terry Horle Construction Coordinator - Derrick MacLeod Construction Assistant - Matthew Pike Construction Workshop Manager - Mark Hill Workshop Assistant - Chris Slocombe Construction Chargehands - Dean Tucker, Scott Fisher Construction Driver - Jonathan Tylke Construction Labourer - Mike Cox Practical Electricians - Callum Alexander, Austin Curtis Art Department Driver - Tom Belton Scenic Artists - Tara McCourt, Jeremy Duckham Graphics - Peter Anderson Studio Graphics Assistant - Jack Bowes Draughtspersons - Zsofia Ekler, Julia Jones Trainee Draughtsperson - Rachel Ellis Chargehand Carpenter - John Sinnott Carpenters - Tim Burke, Lawrie Ferry, Matt Ferry, Chris Daniels, Julian Tucker, George Rees, Dan Berrow, Keith Richards, Campbell Fraser, Mark Painter, Joe Painter, Michael Venables Title Concept - Billy Hanshaw Costume department Costume Supervisor - Gayle Woodsend Crowd Supervisor - Lindsay Bonacorssi Wardrobe Supervisor - Yolanda Peart-Smith Assistant Costume Designer - Gayle Playford Costume Cutter/Maker - Brighde Penn Creature Costume Maker - Robert Allsopp & Associates Costume Assistants - Rebecca Cunningham, Jessica Lennon, Chloe Henderson Costume Trainee - Yiwen Lin	Make-up and prosthetics Make-up Supervisor - James Spinks Make-up Artists - India Jones, Derek Lloyd, Cathy Davies Junior Make-up Artist - Nikki Salih Prosthetics Designer - Neill Gorton Prosthetics Supervisor - Rob Mayer On Set Prosthetics Supervisor - Lotta Hagvist Prosthetics Technicians - Lauren Welman, Helen Walker, Fiona Walsh, Tim Berry Prosthetic Make-up Artist - Sarah Lockwood Movement Stunt Co-ordinators - Crispin Layfield, Dani Biernat, Gordon Seed, Jo McLaren Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator - Gordon Seed Stunt Performers - Jamie Edgell, Belinda McGinley, Andrew Burford, Samuel Stefan, Lloyd Bass, Ian Pead, Liam Carey Choreographer - Ailsa Altena-Berk Wires - Kevin Welch Wire Supervisor - Bob Schofield Casting Casting Associates - Andy Brierley, Alice Purser Casting Assistants - Ri McDaid-Wren, Louis Constantine General post-production staff Post-production Executive Producer - Hannah Jones Post-production Supervisors - Nerys Davies, Ceres Doyle Post-production Co-ordinator - Marie Brown Assistant Editors - Katrina Aust, Carmen Sanchez Roberts On-line Conform - Matthew Clarke, Mark Bright On-line Editors - William Osman, Geraint Pari Huws Assistant On-line Editor - Christine Kelly Additional editing by - Mat Newman Special and visual effects Executive Visual FX Producer - Will Cohen VFX Producer - Beewan Athwal Visual FX Producer - Jenna Powell Visual FX Supervisor - Dave Houghton VFX Editor - Dan Rawlings VFX Co-ordinators - Alex Fitzgerald, Lorna Dumba Additional VFX artist - Ben Pickles VFX Production Assistant - Marianne Paton On-set VFX Supervisor - Tim Barter Special Creature Effects & Prosthetics - Millennium Effects SFX Co-ordinator - Ben Ashmore SFX Supervisor - Danny Hargreaves SFX Technicians - Dan Bentley, Richard Magrin Senior Visual Effects Artist - Craig Higgins Lead Animator - Neil Roche Lead 3D Artist - Matt McKinney 3D Supervisor - Jean-Claude Deguara 3D Artists - Jeff North, Darren Byford, Wayde Duncan-Smith, Nick Webber, Andy Guest, Ruth Bailey, Serena Cacciato, Dominic Alderson, Nick Bell 2D Supervisor - Izzy Barber 2D Artists - David Bowman, Simon C. Holden, Jennifer Herbert, Bronwyn Edwards, Astrid Busser-Casas, Richard Roberts, Chad Meire Wires - Kevin Welch Colourist - Gareth Spensley Lead Digital Matte Painter - Simon Wicker Digital Matte Painters - Ron Bowman, Alex Fort, Charlie Bennett Digital Matte Artist - Alexander Fort Matte Painters - Doug Winder, Lyndall Spagnoletti Compositors - Greg Spencer, James Etherington, Joe Courtis, Arianna Lago, Bryan Bartlett, Sara Bennett, James Moxon, Lyndall Spagnoletti, Graine Freeman, Tim Barter, Rosemary Chester, Frank Hana Model Unit Supervisor - Mike Tucker Miniature Effects - The Model Unit Model Unit - Lucas FX Model Unit DOP - Peter Tyler Head Modelmaker - Lee Radford Model Maker - Julia Jones Animatronic Operator - Colin Newman Stereo Dit - Jay Patel Stereo Supervisor - Adam Sculthorp Stereo Rig Techs - John Perry, Donald Eke Stereo 3D Consultant - David Wigram Sound Sound Recordists - Deian Llŷr Humphreys, Richard Brookes Dubbing Mixers - Mark Ferda, Tim Ricketts Sound Mixer - Gordon W. Anderson Sound Maintenance Engineers - Tam Shoring, Christopher Goding Sound Supervisor - Doug Sinclair Dialogue Editor - Darran Clement ADR Editor - Matthew Cox Supervising Sound Editor - Paul Jefferies Effects Editor - Harry Barnes Foley - Bang Post Production Foley Editor - Simon Clement Foley Artist - Julie Ankerson Sound Assistant - Abdul Amoud

South Africa crew

General production staff Producer - Adam Friedlander Line Producer - Alan Shearer Production Manager - Daniela Springer Art department Art Director - Brian Glaser	Camera and lighting department Camera Operators - George Amos, Derek Ueckermann Focus Pullers - Leon Lotz, Meike Chinnery Camera Loaders - Kyle Oberholzer, Tshepo Nthako Gaffer - Nick Rankin	Costume Costume Supervisor - Cathy Shields Hair and make-up Hair & Make-up Supervisor - Talli Pachter Sound Sound Mixer - Derek Mansvelt

Not every person who worked on this adventure was credited. The absence of a credit for a position doesn't necessarily mean the job wasn't required. The information above is based solely on observations of the actual end credits of the episodes as broadcast, and does not relay information from IMDB or other sources.
Though not credited in any way, Mat Irvine did help considerably with the operation of K9 for this episode. In the DVD commentary, Phil Collinson acknowledges Irvine as the "operator of the original K9 prop", as seen in the very last scene of the episode, and admitting that the original prop had been stored in Irvine's garage and was found especially for this scene.  This episode marked a big change in the make-up department, with Barbara Southcott becoming the more-or-less permanent make-up designer on the show. Also, Millennium Effects became "Millennium FX" with this episode, and have been credited thus since.  Guido Cerasuolo's actual credit is "Line Producer Italy".  Ernie Vincze's surname is misspelled as "Vince" in the credits as originally transmitted.  This was the first episode of the BBC Wales series to have two credited script editors. Oddly, Emma Freud was credited at the end of the roll, suggesting she was considered more "senior" than Brian Minchin.  As on The Vampires of Venice, Patrick Schweitzer was double-credited as both producer and line producer.  This episode marked the Doctor Who debut of production designer Michael Pickwoad, the BBC Wales debut of costume designer Barbara Kidd, and the first time that something like twenty team members had been credited for their work on Doctor Who. It was the biggest sea change of behind-the-scenes personnel in BBC Wales history, much bigger, in fact, than the changes that had occurred with The Eleventh Hour.  In CON: Charlie McDonnell - Runner, Jay Harley — then credited under their deadname — was described as a runner, and even depicted as delivering tea to cast and crew. However, they're credited here as an "assistant director", albeit lower than the 3rd AD, which does still essentially mean that they were a runner.  This is the first episode of the BBC Wales series in which the title "Script Editor" is not used.  This story had no direct Visual Effects credit, which means that it unusually didn't credit The Mill. Instead, the roll credited many more workers from The Mill than usual, and even changed Will Cohen's normal title to the grander, "Executive Visual FX Producer".  Rhys Jones is credited as a "Prop Chargehand" rather than a "Props Chargehand".  No Ood actually appear in this episode, but they receive a creator credit.  Jay Harley was credited under their deadname as assistant director.  • The Tenth Planet was written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis •

Uncredited crew

Milk VFX VFX Producer - Louise Hastings VFX Supervisor - Salvador Zalvidea 2D Supervisor - Pedro Andrade CG Supervisor - Darren Byford VFX Co-ordinator - Sarah Williamson VFX Editor - Mark Bright VFX Shoot Supervisor - David Jones

Modelling/Texture Supervisor - Sam Lucas Rigging Supervisor - Neil Roche Matchmove Supervisor - Amy Felce Animation Lead - Rachel Ward FX Supervisor - James Reid DMP Supervisor - Simon Wicker

Modeller - Jason Brown Junior Modeller - Gavin Platt FX TD - Dominic Carus, Luca Zappala Lighting TD - Bastien Mortelecque Matte Painters - Doug Winder, Christoph Unger Compositors - Frederic Heymans, Luciano Lopes, Myfanwy Harris, Rebecca Clay, Tamsie Thomas, Theajo Nagarajan Junior Compositors - Alex Balmer, Jay Murray, Ross Allen, Sarah Iduwe, Daniel Long, Marco Pileri, Matteo Inchingolo, Tomi George, Vasco Cerqueira

Production

Crew

Producers

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

Phil Collinson, Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter also returned from the 60th specials as executive producers and were joined by Joel Collins.

Returning from the 60th specials were also Vicki Delow, Chris May and Ellen Marsh.

Phil Sims continued as the production designer and Scott Handcock as the script editor.

Director

Dylan Holmes Williams directed the first filming block along with director of photography Sam Care, which consisted of episodes 4 and 5.

Mark Tonderai directed the second filming block along with DOP Miroslaw Baszak, which consisted of the festive special. Gareth Tandy was first assistant director.

Julie Anne Robinson directed the third filming block along with DOP Tobias Datum, consisting of episodes 3 and 1.

Ben Chessell directed the fourth filming block along with DOP Jamie Cairney, which consisted of episodes 2 and 6.

Jamie Donoughue directed the fifth filming block along with DOP Chas Bain, which consisted of episodes 7 and 8.

Writers

Russell T Davies wrote the episodes 4 and 7.

Pre-production

On 12 August, The Hollywood Reporter stated that the series would begin filming in November.

On 10 November it was revealed in Doctor Who Magazine #584 that pre-production on the series began on 26 September.

Filming

Filming officially began on the series on 5 December 2022 in Wolf Studios in Cardiff, Wales and continued on 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and ending on 12 December.

Public filming then began and continued on 13, 14, 15 and 16 December at the White Cross Inn in Groeswen, Wales.

Filming then went on to Cardiff Bay Barrage in Penarth, Wales, which went on until 17 December.

On 3 January 2023, filming took place on Cardiff Queen Street and inside Capitol Shopping Centre in Cardiff, Wales.

Filming moved on to Swansea University Bay Campus in Swansea, Wales on 4 January where it continued on 5, 6 and 7 January.

On 9 and 10 January filming took place at Newport Market, High Street and Victoria Place in Newport, Wales.

Filming took to Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on 16 January.

Filming went to Castle Arcade and its High Street in Cardiff, Wales on 17 January.

On 18 January filming took place on moving train which left from Cardiff Central Railway Station in Central Square, Cardiff and travelled to Swansea Railway Station and back.

Filming happened at Loudoun Square in Cardiff, Wales, both inside and outside the flats on 19 January.

On 20 January filming travelled to Park Place, Bruton Place, Meridian Place and Frederick Place in Clifton, Bristol, England.

On 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 January filming took place on the Coast Path at Giltar Point in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

On 1 February filming took place at Wolf Studios, Cardiff, Wales.

On 7 February filming went back to Frederick Place in Bristol and continued on 8 February and subsequently went to Kings Weston House, Bristol.

On 9 February filming took place in the morning at the Golden Cross pub and later on moved to the Pryzm Nightclub, in Cardiff, Wales.

Filming took place on 14, 15 and 16 February at the graveyard of the Church of St. Mary in Nash, Newport, Wales.

On 21 February, filming went back to Wolf Studios in Cardiff, Wales where it continued on 28 February, 1, 6, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 March.

On 20 and 21 April filming took place in Mellon Street in Newport, Wales.

On 25 April filming went to Market Street in Newport, Wales.

On 26 April filming took place at Frederick Place and Clifton College in Clifton, Bristol.

On 8 May filming took place at The Parade in Cardiff, Wales.

On 10, 11 and 12 May filming went to Tredegar House in Newport, Wales.

On 15 May filming took place in Margam Park, Wales where it continued on 16, 17, 18, 19 and early morning 20 May.

On 23, 24 and 25 May filming took place at Leigh Court in Bristol.

On 30 and 31 May and 1, 2 June filming went back to The Parade in Cardiff, Wales.

On 5, 6, 7 and 8 June filming went to the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, Wales.

Filming then took place on 9 June inside a building at One Central Square in Cardiff, Wales.

Filming went to Fitzalan Road in Cardiff, Wales on 16 June.

On 19 and 20 June, filming took place in Cardiff City Hall in Cardiff, Wales.

On 25 and 26 June filming took place on Park Street in Cardiff, Wales.

On 10 July filming took place near the Academy Espresso Bar in Barry, Wales.

Lastly, filming went back to Wolf Studios, Wales on 14 July, wrapping up with a party at National Museum Cardiff on 15 July.

Television stories

Festive special

Episode Number	Title	Writer	Director	Notes
N/A	TBA	TBA	Mark Tonderai

Regular series

Episode Number	Title	Writer	Director	Notes
1	TBA	TBA	Julie Anne Robinson
2	TBA	TBA	Ben Chessell
3	TBA	TBA	Julie Anne Robinson
4	TBA	Russell T Davies	Dylan Holmes Williams
5	TBA	TBA
6	TBA	TBA	Ben Chessell
7 & 8	TBA / TBA	Russell T Davies (episode 7)	Jamie Donoughue

Episode notes

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Aliens and enemies

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Rumours

• Billie Piper expressed a willingness to return as Rose Tyler at some point "if the circumstances and the story were right”.
• Matt Smith expressed a willingness to return as the Eleventh Doctor at some point "if the timing was right, and after giving Jodie Whittaker a chance. I think we've got to give a few years to Miss Whittaker to get the TARDIS under her belt, as it were, and then yeah — one day".
• Davies' new era could bring back the Christmas Special.
• According to The Mirror, the new era will get spin-offs focusing on villains such as the Daleks, Sontarans, Cybermen, Sea Devils and Weeping Angels, centering around what they get up to when the Doctor is not around.
  • Spin-offs happening was further supported by Katy Manning, who also hinted at "people returning".
• According to The Sun, Davina McCall - the voice of Davinadroid from Series 1 - will return to to the series, only this time playing a fictionalised version of herself.

Stories set during this season

Novels

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Comics

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Webcasts

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Adaptations and merchandising

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