Doctor Who Roundup (27th October 2017)

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Jodie Whittaker reads new Doctor Who script

Jodie Whittaker has started reading through the script for her first series of 'Doctor Who'.

The 35-year-old actress - who will make a brief appearance in the sci-fi show over the festive season when she takes over the reins from Peter Capaldi - won't be seen on screen properly as the iconic Time Lord until the end of 2018, but bosses are wasting no time getting to work on her first instalment as they've gathered the cast for a read-through.

According to Digital Spy, pre-production kicked off this week as new showrunner Chris Chibnall was joined by his executive producers Sam Hoyle and Matt Stevens.

Details of the new series are being kept tightly under wraps for the time being, but it has been announced that Jodie's Doctor will have three companions this time around.

The brunette beauty will be joined by Bradley Walsh, who will play Graham, Tosin Cole as Ryan and Mandip Gill as Yasmin when the new series hits in the autumn next year.

The 'Chase' presenter, 57, is "thrilled" to have landed the role in the sci-fi programme as he's been a fan of 'Doctor Who' for over 50 years and can't wait to get stuck in.

Bradley said: "I remember watching William Hartnell as the first Doctor. Black and white made it very scary for a youngster like myself. I was petrified, but even though I'd watch most of it from behind the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan... Am I thrilled to be part of this whole ground breaking new dawn for the Doctor? Oh yes!"

Mandip, who has appeared in 'Hollyoaks' and 'Casualty' in the past, can't believe she's secured a companion part and has admitted it took a few weeks for it to sink in.

She explained: "Certain roles seem unattainable and this is one of those, so much so I didn't believe it to be true for the first few weeks."

Chibnall has teased that the time-travelling alien will "need those new friends" and is glad he's managed to bag "three of Britain's brightest talents" for his forthcoming series.

Via The List

Broadchurch producer to join Chris Chibnall for series eleven

Broadchurch producer Sam Hoyle is joining Chris Chibnall on Doctor Who series 11, which will see Jodie Whittaker taking on the famous starring role as The Doctor.

Hoyle recently joined the series as co-executive producer, and will be working with showrunner Chris Chibnall and executive producer Matt Stevens.

She previously worked on all three series of ITV's Broadchurch with Chibnall, and also on his two films for BBC1, The Great Train Robbery: A Robber's Tale and A Copper's Tale.

She has also worked on The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby for BBC1 and Camelot, a 10 part series for US cable network, Starz.

Via Digital Spy by

Meet the cast of the all new series of Doctor Who

When Jodie Whittaker takes over as the Thirteenth Doctor on the global hit show next year, she will be joined by an all new regular cast. BBC announces today that Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill will line-up as the new regular cast on Doctor Who.

 

Bradley will star as Graham, Tosin will play Ryan and Mandip will play Yasmin. Also joining the series in a returning role is Sharon D Clarke.

New head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall, who made the decision to cast the first ever woman in the iconic role, is also shaking up who will travel with the Doctor in the TARDIS, with a team of new characters.

In more exclusive news, it is confirmed that the new series will be a ten week run of fifty minute episodes in Autumn 2018, kicking off with a feature length hour for the opening launch.

Chris Chibnall says: “The new Doctor is going to need new friends. We’re thrilled to welcome Mandip, Tosin and Bradley to the Doctor Who family. They’re three of Britain’s brightest talents and we can’t wait to see them dive into brand new adventures with Jodie’s Doctor. Alongside them, we’re delighted that Sharon D Clarke is also joining the show."

Jodie Whittaker says: "I am so excited to share this huge adventure with Mandip, Tosin and Bradley. It's a dream team!"

Bradley Walsh says: “I remember watching William Hartnell as the first Doctor. Black and white made it very scary for a youngster like myself. I was petrified but even though I’d watch most of it from behind the sofa through my fingers, I became a fan. I then queued up for ages to get into the Carlton picture house in Watford to watch the great Peter Cushing appear as the Doctor in a full length feature film made in glorious colour. Am I thrilled to be part of this whole ground breaking new dawn for the Doctor?? Oh yes!”

Mandip Gill says: “I am over the moon to be joining the Doctor Who family. This is an iconic show with an amazing fanbase and I look forward to everything that brings. Certain roles seem unattainable and this is one of those, so much so I didn't believe it to be true for the first few weeks. To be working alongside the likes of Jodie, Bradley and my old friend Tosin is thrilling. This show is worlds away from the work I've done previously and that's the part that excites me the most.”

Tosin Cole says: "I'm grateful and excited to be a part of this journey with the team. I'm looking forward to jumping in this Doctor Who universe."

Matt Strevens, Executive Producer, BBC Studios says: “I am thrilled to welcome Bradley, Mandip and Tosin to the new Who family. Working with three such talented actors is going to be a lot of fun. The Doctor is in fine company.”

Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama says: "The casting of Mandip, Tosin and Bradley is a mark of the new creative ambition Chris is bringing to Doctor Who. He's already made history with the casting of Jodie. These three new characters complete a new and utterly unmissable team aboard the Tardis."