BBC Announces New Online Home for All Things 'Doctor Who,' Plus Spin-Off Series 'Tales of the TARDIS' Reuniting Past Cast Members
From the Beeb (Note that iPlayer is only accessible in the UK but hopefully other territories will be able to view the spin-off series):
Welcome to the world where you can find every Doctor, every companion and, terrifyingly, hundreds of monsters that have appeared in Doctor Who. From 1 November, The Whoniverse will become the official name, and dedicated home, for all shows within the orbit of Doctor Who which will live on BBC iPlayer.
With over 800 episodes of Doctor Who content already in the back catalogue, The Whoniverse will launch with a brand new logo, and every piece of Doctor Who content will carry a brand new ident, instantly bringing all the Doctor Who worlds together in one place and it will continuously expand.
The first exclusive content to land in the Whoniverse will be Tales of the TARDIS, a brand new six-part series that reunites beloved classic Doctor Who duos, as they board a very special TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage through space and time.
Reprising their roles as the Doctor and companions to go on a timey-wimey spin down memory lane in these unmissable adventures are; Maureen O’Brien and Peter Purves, Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury, Katy Manning and Daniel Anthony, Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant, and Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred.
These Doctor Who legends step back into character to reflect on their adventures and in the process they discover something new, leaving viewers with a new insight into the story of each timeless pair.
Over six parts, each episode of Tales of the TARDIS features a different duo, with brand new scenes woven together with classic episodes to create a feature-length omnibus episode.
With new scenes written by Showrunner Russell T Davies, and previous Doctor Who writers Phil Ford and Pete McTighe, Tales of the TARDIS allows fans to rediscover the stories they love whilst inviting new viewers to explore the vast mythology of the Doctor.
Russell T Davies, Doctor Who Showrunner says: "The word Whoniverse was invented by fans, so it’s time to give it official status. And Tales of the TARDIS is one of the greatest delights of my career - to see old Doctors and companions reunited, still fighting the good fight, is a perfect way to celebrate the Doctor’s 60th birthday!"
New Pics Highlight David Tennant's Return on 'Doctor Who'
A few pics from the upcoming "Doctor Who" 60th anniversary specials featuring David Tennant as the Doctor, Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, Neil Patrick as a new mystery villain and Beep the Meep.
The shows are set to debut in November.
New Doctor and Donna Posters for Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Event
First Look at New 'Doctor Who' Ncuti Gatwa in Costume
Via Radio Times:
Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who costume for the sci-fi series's 14th season has been revealed – and it ushers in a new era for the Time Lord.
Two initial images have been revealed, showing Gatwa's Doctor wearing a brown and black chequered suit with an orange jumper underneath, brown shoes and a necklace.
In one of the images, he is also joined by new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, who is wearing a denim jacket and blue shorts.
...Before we see Gatwa sporting the stylish garb onscreen, we have the 60th anniversary specials to look forward to. David Tennant's Ten is returning, though he has been rebranded as Fourteen.
60th Anniversary Logo Unveiled for 'Doctor Who Day'
The BBC has revealed a new "Doctor Who" logo in honor of the show's 60h anniversary next year. The unveiling takes place on 'Doctor Who Day,' Nov. 23, which is the date when the show's first episode aired in 1963.
The special logo is a variation on the series' new banner, revealed last month, which, itself, is an update of a 1970s design.
From the Beeb:
There have been plenty of exciting updates for fans to keep track of in recent months, with Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa announced as the TARDIS’ latest occupant back in May.
Last month, Jodie Whittaker’s final episode, The Power of the Doctor, ended on a surprising note when the Thirteenth Doctor regenerated into a new incarnation played by David Tennant, who portrayed the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010 and previously returned for a special episode in 2013.
Then, during last week’s Children in Need telethon, Millie Gibson was unveiled as Gatwa’s companion.