Season 2 (Doctor Who 2023)

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Season 2 will be 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 has first right of refusal on the purchase for the Chinese market of past and future series and spin-offs of the programme.[1][2]

Promotion

2022

During a conference run by the BBC Academy on 5 October 2022 called Climate Creatives, showrunner Russell T Davies spoke to BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore about how they would tackle the issue of climate change on the show in what he labelled his "season 2" at the helm of the show, also talking about how to present the issues on-screen.[3][4][5]

On 8 December, Davies announced in Doctor Who Magazine issue 585 that he was already writing the special for this series.[6]

2023

On 22 June 2023, Davies announced in Doctor Who Magazine issue 592 that the first four scripts of this series were already being written at the same time, saying "And there isn't time to pause, as we leap on to the 2025 season. Right now, four scripts are being written simultaneously…" as well as teasing with the words "garden", "firmament" and "diploma".[7]

On 13 July, Ncuti Gatwa was interviewed by Rolling Stone UK, and besides discussing what the show meant to him, said "I’m planning on getting back to [the theatre] next year, after I finish season two of Doctor Who", confirming that Gatwa would return for at least this series in addition to Series 14.[8]

On 17 August, in Doctor Who Magazine issue 594, it was revealed that this series would have at least one guest writer and Scott Handcock noted in his Production Diary that "Scripts are still coming in, crew are getting booked, and meetings are filling the diaries", with formal prep for the series set to begin soon.[9]

On 12 October, in Doctor Who Magazine issue 596, it was revealed that this series would consist of 9 episodes, the same amount as the previous season. Two new directors were also unveiled.[10][11]

"Filming Starts Today".

On 23 October, the Doctor Who socials released a short video in the Doctor Who Prop Store of the TARDIS being unveiled from under a curtain and dematerialising, huge letters appearing on screen saying "Filming Starts Today".[12]

On 6 November, following the Press Screening of the first of the 2023 specials, The Star Beast, Davies revealed exclusively during a Q&A that Nicola Coughlan would be appearing in the 2024 special.[13]

On 9 November Doctor Who Magazine issue 597 was released, which contained the Production Diary from Scott Handcock, noting the latest news.[14] In his column in the issue, Davies teased a script containing the words "radiation", "moth", and "skiffle".[15]

On 13 November, it was officially revealed on the Doctor Who website that Nicola Coughlan would be appearing alongside Gatwa in the series' special.[16][17]

On 22 November, Davies revealed in an interview with Big Issue that he had just handed in a script that would go on air in May 2025, saying "If I sound a bit hyper, it’s because I just this morning delivered a Doctor Who script that will be on air in May 2025."[18][19]

2024

On 4 January, in issue 599 of Doctor Who Magazine, it was revealed in Scott Handcock's Production Diary that an actor who had previously appeared in an anniversary special would be appearing in an episode of the season.[20]

On 1 February Doctor Who Magazine issue 600 was released, in which Russell T Davies gave an update on the series in his Letter from the Showrunner column, saying that the Christmas Special should be locked on editing by this point and VFX had begun, with episodes 1 and 4 being filmed entirely, with an opening scene filmed at a later point, and episode 2 would feature a guest actor who played another character in the past, as well as episode 7 which "sits waiting" to be filmed and episode 8 to be written soon.[21]

On 29 February Doctor Who Magazine issue 601 was released, in which two new directors were revealed, Amanda Brotchie and Makalla McPherson.[22][23]

On 12 April it was announced in a press release that Varada Sethu would be joining Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in the season.[24][25]

On 16 April, Entertainment Weekly presented Ncuti Gatwa as their cover story and revealed two new costumes for the Doctor in this season. In a promotional interview with Russell T Davies, he revealed that Millie Gibson was still very much part of the new season. EW also revealed they got to watch an episode being filmed, involving "space stations, holograms, and the Doctor using his brain to thwart an interstellar foe".[26][27]

On 17 April, in the cover story for SFX magazine, Davies stated that "the Ruby Sunday story literally spans those two years", referring to this season and the previous one.[28]

Gatwa told Attitude magazine that the season was over halfway filmed in an interview published in the May/June 2024 issue.[29]

At the season one premiere event on 25 April, Gatwa and Gibson told Metro that Sethu brought an "amazing energy" to the series, teasing that they had an "incredible dynamic" with her.[30]

The same day, in an interview with Radio Times, Gibson said she "knows how [the season] ends", but that she could "only guess" at her future on the show afterwards, adding that she "might be here with a walking stick in a few decades".[31][32]

Same day, Doctor Who Magazine 603 was released, in which Davies teased in his column three words from the season's climax: "tinderbox", "Croydon", and "threshold".[33]

On 6 May, Davies told Men's Journal that the season would have a more diverse group of writers than the previous one.[34]

On 7 May, Davies told Metro that filming for the season had been completed in April.[35]

On 14 May, Steven Moffat revealed in an interview with TV Choice Magazine that he had written the Christmas Special, Joy to the World.[36]

After Varada Sethu unexpectedly appeared as Mundy Flynn in Season 1 episode 3, Boom, on 18 May, Moffat teased in interviews that Davies had a plan for Sethu in Season 2, which he compared to the story arc of Clara Oswald.[37] Davies clarified on social media that Sethu would not be reprising the role of Mundy Flynn, and teased that "timey-wimey" elements would come into play. Sethu added that fans would have to "wait and see" regarding the reasons for her return.[38]

On 22 June, an exclusive sneak peak of this season was revealed in Doctor Who: Unleashed, in the episode attached to part two of the Season 1 finale, Empire of Death [+]Loading...["Empire of Death (TV story)"].[39]

The same day, Anita Dobson revealed in an interview with Radio Times that season 2 would have more answers about her character, the mysterious Mrs Flood.[40]

Also on that day, in a Behind the Scenes documentary episode attached to Empire of Death, Davies revealed a little bit about the forthcoming Christmas Special, describing it as the "maddest ever" with "a great story of who the Doctor is when he's alone".[41]

On 10 June, the BAFTA event "A Life in Pictures: Russell T Davies" was held, in which Davies teased that episode 6 was a "riot" and involved an unspecified film "crossed with that thing".[42]

On 10 July, SFX 381 was released in which Davies said that the Mrs Flood mystery "hasn’t been explained, and it might never be".[43]

On 26 July, at a panel at San Diego Comic Con, a preview for the Christmas Special was released, and the name of Sethu's character was announced to be Belinda Chandra.[44] Millie Gibson revealed that Jonah Hauer-King had been cast as a character who would be "joining Ruby's journey".[45] It was also revealed at the panel that the season would have an episode that is packed full of songs and that fourth wall breaks would be a regular element going forward.[46]

Broadcast

To be added

Cast

Recurring

Guest

Production

On 3 May 2023, Bad Wolf had filed for a new subsidiary company run by Julie Gardner, called Whoniverse2 LTD.[57]

Crew

Producers

Alison Sterling and Jessica Gardner are producers on the series.[58]

Directors

Alex Pillai directed Block 1,[10][11] consisting of the festive special.[59] He also directed Block 5 episode 7.[50]

Peter Hoar directed Block 2,[10][11] consisting of episodes 1 and 4.[54][60]

Amanda Brotchie directed Block 3, consisting of episodes 2 and 3.[23][60][61]

Ben A. Williams directed episode 6[62][63] along with DOP Dale McCready.[64]

Makalla McPherson directs.[23]

Writers

Steven Moffat wrote the festive special.[36]

The other episodes were written by Russell T Davies and four other writers.[65]

Pre-production

To be added

Filming

Filming for the series began on 23 October 2023, announced via a short video on social media.[12]

On 30 October filming took place at Mansion House, Cardiff and the main building of Cardiff University.[59]

On 31 October filming took place at the Dirty Martini and on the street at St Mary Street, Cardiff and at Penarth Conservative Club, Penarth.[51]

On 15 November filming went to Frederick Place, Berkeley Square and Clifton in Bristol.[54]

On 16 November filming took place at The Cocktail Club in St Mary Street and later at the Sir Martin Evans Building between Park Place and Museum Avenue and at Stadium Plaza in Cardiff.[66][67][68]

On 20 November filming went to Cliff Hill, Penarth, then One Central Square, Cardiff and in Newton, Porthcawl.[69][70][71][72]

On 22 November filming took place in Swansea and London.[73][74]

On 24 November filming took place in the former Howells department store on St Mary Street in Cardiff.[75]

On 27, 28 and 29 November filming took place at the Jolly Sailor pub, a churchyard area and a private residence around Beach Road in Newton, Porthcawl.[76][77][78][79]

On 30 November filming went to Newminster Road, Cardiff.[80][81]

On 1 December filming took to Newport City Council/Newport Civic Centre in Newport, Porthcawl.[82][83][84][85]

On 12 December filming occurred in Romilly's Coffee Shop in Barry.[86][87]

On 19 January 2024, filming took place inside a house at Fennel Close in Penarth.[88]

On 22 and 23 January filming went to the Pavillion and Esplanade at Penarth Pier in Penarth.[89][90][91][92][93][94]

On 24 and 25 January filming took place in and around the OK Diner, in Leominster, Herefordshire.[95][96][97][98]

Filming took place on 8 March in Wolf Studios in Cardiff.[99]

Filming went to Newminster Road, Cardiff on 15, 16 and 17 April, filming on the streets and inside properties.[50][100]

On 21 and 22 April, filming took place at and around Cardiff Central.[53][101]

On 4 May, filming took place in Cardiff City, Cardiff.[102]

On 25 May, filming on the season wrapped at Cardiff Bay.[103][104]

Television stories

Festive special

Episode
Number
Title Writer Director Notes
- Joy to the World[36] Steven Moffat[36] Alex Pillai[59]

Regular series

Episode
Number
Title Writer Director Notes
1 TBA TBA Peter Hoar[60]
2 TBA TBA Amanda Brotchie[60][61]
3 TBA TBA Amanda Brotchie[60][61]
4 TBA TBA Peter Hoar[54][60]
5 TBA TBA TBA
6 TBA TBA Ben A. Williams[62][63]
7 TBA TBA Alex Pillai[50]
8 TBA TBA TBA

Episode notes

To be added

Aliens and enemies

Rumours

Adaptations and merchandising

To be added

Stories set during the season

To be added

Footnotes

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  2. Doctor Who Gets Brand Boost in China. BBC Media Centre. BBC (2017-05-25). Archived from the original on 2023-03-26.
  3. Ellie Kahn (2022-10-05). Doctor Who to push climate change centre stage. Broadcast Now. Archived from the original on 2022-10-06.
  4. In Conversation: Russell T Davies. Academy Events. BBC (2022-10-05). Archived from the original on 2022-10-18.
  5. Ian McArdell (2022-10-17). Doctor Who 2023 - RTD on climate change and the modern audience. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2023-11-26.
  6. Andrea Laford (2022-12-07). Russell T Davies reveals series plans to Doctor Who Magazine. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17.
  7. Patrick Cremona (2023-06-22). Russell T Davies reveals 3-word teaser for Doctor Who season 15. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Alison Rumfitt. Ncuti Gatwa on Doctor Who: 'The Doctor is me'. Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on 2024-03-25.
  9. Andrea Laford (2023-08-17). News for the 2024 Doctor Who series and beyond. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-01-06.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Andrea Laford (2023-10-13). Russel T Davies teases Doctor Who 60th anniversary and 2025 Series news. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-28.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Patrick Cremona (2023-10-12). Doctor Who confirms season 15 directors – including Peter Hoar's return. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29.
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  15. DWM 597 - Letter from the Showrunner
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  21. Andrea Laford (2024-02-01). Russell T Davies gives an update on the Doctor Who 2025 series. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-25.
  22. Andrea Laford (2024-02-28). Costume designer to share experience dressing the Doctor, Toymaker and Goblins in Doctor Who Magazine. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-24.
  23. 23.0 23.1 23.2 Andrea Laford (2024-02-29). Doctor Who 2024 series casting and 2025 series production news. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-24.
  24. Official Doctor Who Twitter. Two for Season Two!❤️❤️ Here's a first look behind Season Two as Varada Sethu joins the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday in the second season of #DoctorWho, airing in 2025.. Archived from the original on 2024-04-12.
  25. 25.0 25.1 Varada Sethu joins the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday in Season Two. Doctor Who (2024-04-12). Archived from the original on 2024-04-14.
  26. @EW (2024-04-16). A new (re)generation begins! #DoctorWho star Ncuti Gatwa takes us inside the 60-year-old franchise’s new era as he takes control of the TARDIS in our latest cover story. https://bit.ly/4azUIU9 Story by @devancoggan. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  27. Devan Coggan (2024-04-16). A new (re)generation: Inside Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16.
  28. Darren Scott; Molly Edwards (2024-04-17). Doctor Who's Russell T Davies responds to "tabloid" rumors of Millie Gibson's exit, as Ruby Sunday is confirmed for Season 2. GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17.
  29. Cliff Joannou. Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa on embracing his identity to find pride and joy. Attitude. Archived from the original on 2024-04-23.
  30. Danni Scott; Sabrina Barr (2024-04-25). Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson tease 'hottest' adventure with new companion. Metro. Archived from the original on 2024-04-26.
  31. Patrick Cremona (2024-04-29). Millie Gibson says Ruby Sunday could be in Doctor Who for decades to come. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-30.
  32. Matthew Sweet (2024-04-30). Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson on their "great chemistry", loving Jon Pertwee and the future of Doctor Who. RadioTimes.com. Radio Times. Archived from the original on 2024-04-30.
  33. DWM 603 - Russell T Davies
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  35. Paul Simper (2024-05-07). Russell T. Davies: 'I thought Doctor Who lost Ncuti Gatwa to James Bond'. Metro. Archived from the original on 2024-05-08.
  36. 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 Tom Spilsbury (2024-05-14). The BIG Interview: Doctor Who's Steven Moffat. TV Choice Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14.
  37. Louise Griffin (2024-15-18). Doctor Who writer teases "plan" for Varada Sethu after shock Boom appearance. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-18.
  38. @russelltdavies63 (2024-05-18). Welcome, Varada! Arriving with a BOOM! And thanks to the thousand previewers for keeping that secret, much appreciated! ♥️♥️➕🟦. Archived from the original on 2024-05-18.
  39. Doctor Who: Unleashed: Season 1: 8. Empire of Death
  40. 40.0 40.1 Louise Griffin (2024-06-22). Doctor Who's Anita Dobson reveals when we'll find out more about Mrs Flood. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-06-22.
  41. James Hibbs (2024-06-23). Doctor Who boss says Christmas special is 'maddest ever'. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-06-23.
  42. James Hibbs (2024-06-24). Doctor Who's Russell T Davies teases season 15 episode: "My God, it's a riot". RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-06-24.
  43. David Craig (2024-07-10). Doctor Who boss says Mrs Flood breaking fourth wall "might never be explained". RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-16.
  44. 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 Molly Edwards; Amy West (2024-07-26). Doctor Who unveils first look at Christmas special and confirms Varada Sethu's companion name – and her potential link to an existing character. GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26.
  45. 45.0 45.1 Dais Johnston (2024-07-27). Christmas Came Early For Whovians at San Diego Comic-Con. Inverse. Archived from the original on 2024-07-27.
  46. James Hibbs (2024-07-27). Doctor Who boss says breaking the fourth wall is "part of the show going forward". RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-27.
  47. Louise Griffin (2024-01-22). Millie Gibson's future on Doctor Who is still very bright. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29.
  48. 48.0 48.1 48.2 48.3 Laura Parkin (2023-12-05). New Doctor Who companion Millie Gibson joins co-star Jonah Hauer-King on set in Wales as they film alien invasion for next year's festive special. Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 2023-12-12.
  49. @AMadmanNotABox (2023-12-26). Angela Wynter will be returning as Cherry Sunday in Series 15, as Russell does note that she was present for a readthrough.... Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  50. 50.0 50.1 50.2 50.3 @set_dw (2024-04-17). Details from the recent videos/pics:
    Season 2, Episode 7
    Director: Alex Pillai
    Location: Newminster Road, Cardiff. On the street and inside properties.
    Cast present: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Varada Sethu, Bonnie Langford, child actors
    3-day shoot wrapped
    #dwsr
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  51. 51.0 51.1 51.2 Andrea Laford (2023-11-01). Nicola Coughlan and Joel Fry film Doctor Who in Cardiff. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12.
  52. @set_dw (2023-10-31). #dwsr
    NEW GUEST STAR
    Joel Fry is on location inside Dirty Martini bar, Cardiff
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  53. 53.0 53.1 Louise Griffin (2024-04-23). Doctor Who filming pics tease sinister role for Jonah Hauer-King. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-23.
  54. 54.0 54.1 54.2 54.3 Andrea Laford (2023-11-15). Millie Gibson films scenes for 2025 Doctor Who in Bristol. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-26.
  55. Morgan Cormack (2024-01-25). Doctor Who adds West End actor to cast for season 15. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-06.
  56. @Tardis_Central (2024-01-25). 🚨 NEW - #DoctorWho Series 15 (Season 2) Cast Member Revealed!
    West End actor Lewis Cornay has been spotted filming at Penarth and Leominster during the week! He'll be playing the character of "Logan Cheever" according to his CV.
    Via RadioTimes
    #Spoilers
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  57. WHONIVERSE2 LTD overview. GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 2023-05-24.
  58. @Ruther2 (2023-08-29). A new producer for next year's #DoctorWho Christmas Special. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  59. 59.0 59.1 59.2 Andrea Laford (2023-10-31). Ncuti Gatwa films Doctor Who in Cardiff. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-12.
  60. 60.0 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4 60.5 @set_dw (2024-01-28). Directors and their episodes for Season 2 (status update):
    Alex Pillai - Xmas 2024 ✅
    Peter Hoar - Episodes 1 and 4 ✅
    Amanda Brotchie - Episodes 2 and 3 ⏳
    #DoctorWho #dwsr
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  61. 61.0 61.1 61.2 @set_dw (2024-01-30). Block 3. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  62. 62.0 62.1 @filmbenwilliams (2023-12-14). Knock knock…. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  63. 63.0 63.1 @DoctorWhoPN (2024-01-15). Ben A Williams only has Episode 6 of the 2025 Doctor Who series on his resume.. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  64. @DoctorWhoPN (2024-06-25). Dale McReady is Ben A Williams' Episode 6 DOP in the 2025 series of Doctor Who.. Archived from the original on 2024-07-07.
  65. DWM 598 - Letter from the Showrunner
  66. @set_dw (2023-11-16). #dwsr Confirmed first location. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  67. @set_dw (2023-11-16). #dwsr Evening shoot at Sir Martin Evans Building. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  68. @set_dw (2023-11-16). #dwsr Filming base at Stadium Plaza, Cardiff x.com/djleekee/status/1725085701748740126. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  69. MILLIE GIBSON and Jonah Hauer-King on the Set Doctor Who in Cliff Hill 11/20/2023. Hawt Celebs (2023-11-20). Archived from the original on 2024-04-18.
  70. @set_dw (2023-11-20). #dwsr Morning shoot at Cliff Hill, Penarth. Set up along the pavement by a fancy bus shelter. Director, Peter Hoar on location.. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  71. @set_dw (2023-11-20). #dwsr Getting too easy this. Location 2 for the day is One Central Square, Cardiff. A re-used location from the Series 14 finale 👀. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  72. @set_dw (2023-11-19). #dwsr Tomorrow, (Monday 20th November) is a triple-header of location filming.
    Active locations in:
    1) Cardiff
    2) Penarth
    3) Newton (likely not accessible to public)
    Keep an eye out locals! 👀
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  73. @set_dw (2023-11-20). #dwsr A few upcoming filming updates:
    Wednesday 22nd Nov - 2 units. One in Swansea. One in London
    27-29th Nov - Nightshoots in Newton, Porthcawl
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  74. @set_dw (2023-11-22). #dwsr Looks like the exact location went unnoticed, but supporting actors were called to play hospital staff at a location in Swansea today. A likely continuation of the scenes filmed at the Psychology building of Cardiff University last week. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  75. Andrea Laford (2023-11-24). Doctor Who films with familiar props in Cardiff. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05.
  76. @set_dw (2023-11-25). #dwsr Filming in Newton, Porthcawl Monday-Wednesday (27-29th) next week. 3 Nightshoots.
    Supporting actors playing 'Pub Punters'
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  77. @set_dw (2023-11-27). #dwsr A 3-day shoot around Beach Road, Newton, Porthcawl begins today. Afternoon/evening hours today (Monday), followed by 2 nightshoots on Tuesday and Wednesday
    Roughly:
    Monday - 1300-0000
    Tuesday - 1800-0400
    Wednesday - 1630-0230
    Anyone local to the area able to have a nose?
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  78. @Tardy_box (2023-11-27). Filming at the Jolly Sailor pub, the green/churchyard area & at a private residence.. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  79. @set_dw (2023-11-28). #dwsr UNIT helicopter filming in Newton, Porthcawl
    [Tony John Photography - Facebook]
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  80. @set_dw (2023-11-30). #dwsr Doctor Who Nightshoot around Newminster Road, Cardiff tonight. Appears to be starting in a residence back garden. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  81. @set_dw (2023-11-30). #dwsr New Doctor Who villain on set!. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  82. @set_dw (2023-12-01). #dwsr The location is Newport City Council/Civic Centre. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  83. @set_dw (2023-12-01). #dwsr Supporting artists cheering "Happy New Year"!! whilst admiring fireworks in this first scene. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  84. @set_dw (2023-12-01). #dwsr 2 large blue screens set up. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  85. @set_dw (2023-12-01). #dwsr The TARDIS just in shot. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  86. @set_dw (2023-12-12). #dwsr Doctor Who filming taking place in Romilly's Coffee Shop, Barry. Millie, Jonah and director Peter Hoar all present.. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  87. @set_dw (2023-12-12). #dwsr Jonah Hauer-King on location today. The scene appeared to be him and Ruby on a date in the café. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  88. @set_dw (2024-01-19). #dwsr Doctor Who filming has taken place inside a house on Fennel Close, Penarth today.
    Not 100%, but I think director Amanda Brotchie is present.
    The major pier/Esplanade shoot on Monday and Tuesday next week is now confirmed to be for Doctor Who also.
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  89. @set_dw (2024-01-21). Penarth Recce ✅
    Confirmed USA setting. Penarth Pier Pavillion dressed as "Palazzo", U.S Mail, Rock Hudson and donuts for 5 cents.
    Palazzo suggests Vegas 👀
    #dwsr #DoctorWho
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  90. @set_dw (2024-01-22). #dwsr In position, ready for the Penarth shoot. Period cars on location.
    Ncuti and Varada both on location!
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  91. @set_dw (2024-01-22). Confirmation of episode location:
    Varada says in scene "We're in Miami"
    Given that I believe this is episode 2 of season 2, this could be her first trip in the TARDIS
    #dwsr
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  92. Andrea Laford (2024-01-22). Doctor Who films 1950s scenes with Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03.
  93. Nicola Methven (2023-01-23). EXCLUSIVE: BBC Doctor Who's new companion Varada Sethu spotted filming with Ncuti Gatwa after Millie Gibson exit. The Mirror. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18.
  94. Harry Jamshidian (2024-01-23). BBC Doctor Who's Tardis spotted in Penarth during filming. South Wales Argus. Archived from the original on 2024-01-23.
  95. Film crews spotted in Leominster. Sunshine Radio (2024-01-24). Archived from the original on 2024-04-18.
  96. Andrea Laford (2024-01-25). Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu film Doctor Who at diner in Herefordshire. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03.
  97. Elliott Ball (2024-01-25). Doctor Who fans flock to town for Time Lord glimpse. BBC News. BBC. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25.
  98. Joshua Dyer (2024-01-24). Doctor Who being filmed at OK Diner in Leominster. Hereford Times. Archived from the original on 2024-01-27.
  99. DWM 602 - Russell T Davies
  100. @set_dw (2024-04-18). Yeah, Mon-Wed 👍 Afternoon/evening shoots. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  101. Andrea Laford (2024-04-22). Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson film Doctor Who near Cardiff Central. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22.
  102. Zoe Delaney (2024-05-06). Doctor Who star Millie Gibson races across Cardiff street as she films final scenes for BBC series. The Mirror. Archived from the original on 2024-06-02.
  103. @set_dw (2024-05-25). #dwsr According to RTD on Instagram, Doctor Who Season 2 has wrapped!
    Slightly confusing, as there was a casting call for May 28th, but I guess we'll trust the main man 😂
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-25.
  104. @russelltdavies63 (2024-05-25). Wrap party with @miche_greenidge and a beautiful Cardiff Bay. That’s Season 2 complete, well done everyone! ♥️♥️➕🟦 @bbcdoctorwho @disneyplus @doctorwho_magazine @bbciplayer. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25.
  105. Andrea Laford (2022-11-26). Rumour: Doctor Who villains to get spin-off series in Disney deal. CultBox. Archived from the original on 2023-11-26.
  106. @Tardis_Central (2023-03-04). 🔷❓😳 PREVIOUS #DoctorWho COMPANION HINTS FUTURE SPIN-OFFS!
    Speaking at today’s BFI screening of “The Sea Devils”, Katy Manning (who played companion Jo Grant & returned recently for #ThePowerOfTheDoctor) said that there are “people returning and there will be spin-offs.”
    . Archived from the original on 2024-05-26.
  107. Louise Griffin (2023-09-08). Doctor Who superfan Ryan Gosling 'cast in new season'. RadioTimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29.