The Many Lives of Doctor Who (comic story)

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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+.

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.[1][2]

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.[3]

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!"[4]

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 Writer in "series beyond".[5][6] Like the preceding series 13[7], 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".[5]

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.", explaing it would get rid of green screens once and for all.[8]

On 8 May, Ncuti Gatwa Billie Piper Bruno Langley John Barrowman Noel Clarke Camille Coduri Catherine Tate Freema Agyeman Elisabeth Sladen Michelle Ryan Ingrid Oliver Jenna Coleman Pearl Mackie Alex Kingston Yasmin Finney Jodie Whittaker shared a post on Instagram containing two hearts and a blue box.[9] Shortly after, it was officially announced by the BBC that Gatwa would take on the role of the Doctor.[10] 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 [src]

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 [src]

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.[11]

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".[12]

On 24 September, former showrunner Steven Moffat told Radio Times that he had read Russell T Davies's scripts and said they were "fantastic".[13]

Same day auditions for the new companion were held.[14]

On 30 September, when David Tennant spoke in an interview with BBC News about his and Billie Piper's Bruno Langley's John Barrowman's Noel Clarke's Camille Coduri's Catherine Tate's Freema Agyeman's Elisabeth Sladen's Michelle Ryan's Ingrid Oliver's Jenna Coleman's Pearl Mackie's Alex Kingston'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".[15]

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 First Doctor Fifth Doctor.[16][17]

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 Disney Channel Disney XD Nickelodeon 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.[18][19][20]

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 [src]

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 [src]

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 BBC America, 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 [src]

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 First Doctor's Fifth Doctor's Rose Tyler's Adam Mitchell's Captain Jack Harkness's Mickey Smith's Jackie Tyler's Donna Noble's Martha Jones's Sarah Jane Smith's Christina de Souza's Petronella Osgood's Clara Oswald's Bill Potts's Madame Vastra's Jenny Flint's River Song's Polly Wright's Ben Jackson's Grace O'Brien'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.[14]

Broadcast

to be added

Cast

  • Fifteenth Doctor[16] - Ncuti Gatwa[10]
  • First Doctor[21] - David Bradley[22]
  • Fifth Doctor[23] - Peter Davison[24]
  • Rose Temple-Noble - Yasmin Finney[25]

Recurring

To be added

Guest

To be added

With Matt Lucas As Andy Nardole
And Mandip Gill As Yaz
Guest Star Karen Gillan As Amy Pond
Co-Starring Dan Starkey As Commander Strax
Also Featuring Jemma Redgrave As Kate Stewart
Special Guest Cast Bradley Walsh As Graham
Guest Cast Jodie Whittaker As The Doctor

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Uncredited cast

The Crew

General production staff

Script department

Camera and lighting department

Art department

Costume department

Make-up and prosthetics

Movement

Casting

General post-production staff

Special and visual effects

Sound


South Africa crew
General production staff

Art department

 Camera and lighting department
 Costume

Hair and make-up

Sound

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

Production

Crew

Producers

Russell T Davies made his "explosive return" to Doctor Who in the 60th anniversary and "series beyond".[5]

Phil Collinson, Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter also returned from the 60th specials as executive producers and were joined by Joel Collins.[14]

Returning from the 60th specials were also Vicki Delow, Chris May and Ellen Marsh.[14]

Phil Sims continued as the production designer and Scott Handcock as the script editor.[14]

Director

Dylan Holmes Williams directed the first filming block.[14]

Writers

To be added

Pre-production

On 12 August, The Hollywood Reporter stated that Series 14 would begin filming in November.[61]

On 10 November it was revealed in Doctor Who Magazine #584 that pre-production on Series 14 began on 26 September.[14]

Filming

To be added

Television stories

Festive special[62]

Episode
Number		 Title Writer Director Notes
N/A TBA TBA TBA Debut of the Fifteenth Doctor.

Regular series

Episode
Number		 Title Writer Director Notes
1 TBA TBA TBA
2 TBA TBA TBA
3 TBA TBA TBA
4 TBA TBA TBA
5 TBA TBA TBA
6 TBA TBA TBA
7 TBA TBA TBA

Episode notes

To be added

Aliens and enemies

To be added

Rumours

Stories set during this season

Novels

to be added

Comics

to be added

Webcasts

to be added

Adaptations and merchandising

to be added

Footnotes

  1. ↑ http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-03/the-bbc-is-already-preparing-for-at-least-five-more-series-of-doctor-who
  2. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/2017/doctor-who-china
  3. ↑ https://vocal.media/futurism/doctor-who-series-13-and-14-confirmed-hbo-max-reveals-but-will-whittaker-stick-around
  4. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-next-doctor-showrunner-newsupdate/
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=russell-t-davies-to-return-as-doctor-who-showrunner
  6. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-back-as-doctor-who-showrunner
  7. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-11-21/doctor-who-series-13-happening/
  8. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-bbc-centenary-special-visual-effects-spectacular
  9. ↑ Ncuti Gatwa on Instagram
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/ncuti-gatwa-is-the-doctor
  11. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/russell-t-davies-to-resume-writing-production-notes-column
  12. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/neil-patrick-harris-says-ncuti-gatwa-will-portray-the-first-gay-doctor
  13. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/steven-moffat-doubts-doctor-who-return-exclusive-newsupdate/
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-series-14-production-and-crew-updates
  15. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/david-tennant-watch-alongs-played-a-huge-role-in-doctor-who-screen-reunions
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/david-tennant-is-the-fourteenth-doctor
  17. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/doctor-who-returns-for-60th-anniversary-in-2023
  18. ↑ https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who
  19. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/bbc-and-disney-branded-television-join-forces-on-doctor-who
  20. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-diamond-logo-returns-newsupdate/
  21. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 12th
  22. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named David
  23. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 13th
  24. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Peter
  25. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Finney
  26. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Christopher
  27. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named DoctorRoseTyler
  28. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named DoctorAdam
  29. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named DoctorDonna
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  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named GoldCar
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  50. ↑ https://twitter.com/ruther2/status/1582452974160580608?s=46&t=HcUaTu71HTU0keFGD48TfQ
  51. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named James
  52. ↑ Leeson plays two different versions of K9 in School Reunion: Mark III and, briefly, Mark IV.
  53. ↑ 53.00 53.01 53.02 53.03 53.04 53.05 53.06 53.07 53.08 53.09 53.10 53.11 53.12 53.13 53.14 53.15 53.16 53.17 DWMSE 11
  54. ↑ http://www.jondavey.com/acting.php
  55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/role.php?code=5936&detail=listing&pg=dwm
  56. ↑ http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?code=12662&detail=listing&pg=pcm
  57. ↑ http://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?code=5292
  58. ↑ Doctor Who News - Uncredited cast
  59. ↑ Burns, Michael (25 January 2016). Doctor Who VFX: How Axis created bodiless heads and crashing spaceships for the Christmas episode. Digital Arts. Retrieved on 20 October 2018.
  60. ↑ DWMSE 43
  61. ↑ https://cultbox.co.uk/news/headlines/ncuti-gatwa-to-begin-filming-his-doctor-who-series-in-november
  62. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-specials-new-series-2023-newsupdate/?fbclid=IwAR0xxopqZtlKFAKr2exOOJRJKMeEVYBOD8qX_0ViNqW2mix7ZkEMlEd1Q-Q
  63. ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-billie-piper-return-hint-newsupdate/
  64. ↑ https://www.looper.com/613178/matt-smith-would-return-to-doctor-who-under-one-condition/
  65. ↑ https://vocal.media/futurism/russell-t-davies-to-reintroduce-doctor-who-christmas-specials-ahead-of-60th-anniversary?fbclid=IwAR0HGsR8Cm3eOLpNeN5Kq6KRFRwnqWCTJcos_XbkLFUxEwimN6F1U9o8QAo
  66. ↑ https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/drwho-xmas23-report1
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