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Jonathan Groff joins Doctor Who cast
Glee star Jonathan Groff joins the new series of Doctor Who in a "mysterious and exciting" role.
May 5, 17:00
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Murray Gold returns to Doctor Who for show's new era
Legendary Doctor Who composer Murray Gold returns to the show for the second Russell T Davies era.
Apr 24, 19:00
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Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon cast in "major" Doctor Who role
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon is revealed as a new cast member on Doctor Who.
Apr 4, 12:37
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UNIT to get own Doctor Who spinoff series?
A new Doctor Who spinoff centred at UNIT is reportedly in the works.
Mar 16, 12:12
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Russell T Davies to exec produce drama about Viagra trials
Russell T Davies is announced as an executive producer on an upcoming BBC drama about the medical trials for Viagra in the '90s.
Mar 3, 13:52
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ITV signs content deal with StudioCanal for ITVX Premium
ITV announces a deal that will see content from StudioCanal join the ITVX Premium offering.
Mar 1, 14:20
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Russell T Davies confirms Doctor Who spinoffs
Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies reveals that he is "ready" to launch new spinoff shows.
Jan 31, 05:33
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EastEnders legend Anita Dobson to appear in Doctor Who
Anita Dobson will appear in the next full series of Doctor Who in a mystery role, it is announced.
Jan 20, 20:15
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Russell T Davies admits Doctor Who has "handsome" budget
Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies denies reports that the show has a £10m-an-episode budget but admits that it is "handsome".
Jan 9, 00:16
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Watch: First trailer released for Doctor Who's 2023 specials
Watch the first trailer for Doctor Who's three 60th anniversary specials featuring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
Dec 26, 19:08
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ITVX gets off to strong start with 138% year-on-year growth
ITV reports strong initial results for its new ad-supported streaming service ITVX.
Dec 23, 09:56
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Eve Myles reveals no approach over Torchwood revival
Eve Myles reveals that she has not been contacted about a revival of Torchwood and denies rumours of a rift with John Barrowman.
Dec 16, 22:10
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Billie Piper would change Rose's ending in Doctor Who
Billie Piper admits that she would change Rose Tyler's ending in Doctor Who, having "struggled" with the twist.
Dec 16, 14:32
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Ncuti Gatwa's first Doctor Who season to run to eight episodes
The next proper season of Doctor Who will run to eight episodes, Russell T Davies confirms.
Dec 12, 18:10
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Filming begins on new series of Doctor Who
Filming on Ncuti Gatwa's first full series of Doctor Who begins in Cardiff.
Dec 6, 18:24
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Doctor Who to launch villain-focused spinoffs?
Doctor Who is reportedly likely to get new spinoff series thanks to the BBC's deal with Disney+.
Nov 26, 16:54
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Ex-Coronation Street star Millie Gibson revealed as new Doctor Who companion
Former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson is unveiled as Ruby Sunday, the new companion in Doctor Who.
Nov 19, 22:15
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New streaming service ITVX to launch on December 8
ITV announces that its major new streaming service ITVX will launch on December 8.
Nov 7, 14:21
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Doctor Who secures worldwide Disney+ deal
The BBC announces a partnership with Disney+ to transform Doctor Who into "a global franchise".
Oct 31, 19:13
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Bonnie Langford 'to reprise Doctor Who role after 37 years'
Bonnie Langford is set to reprise her role as Mel on Doctor Who, according to a report.
Oct 11, 01:56
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Jodie Whittaker promises "beautiful" Doctor Who regeneration
Jodie Whittaker discusses her upcoming regeneration scene in Doctor Who, promising that it will be "simple, epic and beautiful".
Oct 6, 17:51
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Queer As Folk reboot cancelled after one season
Peacock decides not to renew the US reboot of Queer As Folk for a second season.
Sep 26, 22:12
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Legendary actor Bernard Cribbins dies, aged 93
Doctor Who legend Bernard Cribbins dies at the age of 93, weeks after recording his final scenes for the show.
Jul 28, 16:02
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Doctor Who companion show 'to return in 2023'
Doctor Who's behind-the-scenes spinoff show will reportedly return next year.
Jul 20, 03:26
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Russell T Davies offers hints over David Tennant's Doctor Who return
Doctor Who's executive producer Russell T Davies teases the storyline that will bring David Tennant and Catherine Tate back to the show.
Jun 23, 22:49
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Mark Gatiss joins cast of Russell T Davies's Nolly
Mark Gatiss is to star opposite Helena Bonham Carter in new biopic drama Nolly.
Jun 3, 18:44
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Watch: First trailer for Queer As Folk US reboot
Take a look at the first extended trailer for the new US version of Queer As Folk.
May 19, 20:13
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Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney joins Doctor Who cast
Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney joins the cast of Doctor Who playing a character called Rose.
May 17, 15:14
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David Tennant, Catherine Tate confirmed for Doctor Who return
David Tennant and Catherine Tate are confirmed for a Doctor Who comeback in 2023.
May 17, 10:26
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Jodie Whittaker's final Doctor Who episode to run to 90 minutes
Jodie Whittaker's final episode of Doctor Who will be 90 minutes long, according to returning showrunner Russell T Davies.
May 13, 03:20
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Russell T Davies admits creating "false" Doctor Who stories
Doctor Who supremo Russell T Davies admits to putting out some false rumours prior to Ncuti Gatwa's reveal as the next Doctor.
May 11, 21:17
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In Full: BAFTA TV Awards - The Winners
Take a look at the complete list of winners from this year's BAFTA TV Awards.
May 8, 19:44
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Ncuti Gatwa revealed as the new Doctor on Doctor Who
Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa is named as Jodie Whittaker's successor on Doctor Who.
May 8, 12:44
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Producer reveals proposed idea for It's A Sin sequel
It's A Sin exec producer Nicola Shindler discusses a possible idea for a sequel series.
Apr 26, 15:26
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In Full: BAFTA TV Awards - The Nominations
Take a look at the complete list of nominations at this year's BAFTA TV Awards, where It's A Sin leads the way.
Mar 30, 12:53
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Hugh Grant denies Doctor Who rumours
Hugh Grant denies a suggestion that he is in line to take over the lead role on Doctor Who.
Mar 23, 11:37
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Sex Education star wanted as assistant on Doctor Who?
Tanya Reynolds, known for Sex Education, is reportedly wanted to play the new assistant on Doctor Who.
Feb 23, 00:12
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Fady Elsayed 'emerges as new frontrunner for Doctor Who role'
Fady Elsayed - star of Doctor Who spinoff Class - emerges as a new frontrunner to take over as The Doctor.
Feb 1, 22:23
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Russell T Davies has new Doctor Who scripts ready to go
Returning Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies reveals that he has already written some of the new scripts.
Dec 23, 17:48
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Russell T Davies pens ITV drama about Crossroads star Noele Gordon
Helena Bonham Carter will play infamous Crossroads actress Noele 'Nolly' Gordon in a new three-part drama for ITV.
Nov 23, 19:00