Doctor Who series 11 composer has been revealed

It's official: the next series of Doctor Who – Jodie Whittaker's first – will be scored by composer Segun Akinola.

Akinola, a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, will write the music for all 10 episodes of series 11, as well as provide a fresh take on the legendary theme tune.

He replaces Murray Gold, who served as composer for all 10 previous series and various specials since Doctor Who returned to screens in 2005.

"Welcome to the Doctor Who family, Segun Akinola!" said showrunner Chris Chibnall. We're over the moon Segun's agreed to join us, to provide the score for the next phase of the Doctor Who adventure.

"From our very first conversations, it was obvious Segun was a passionate, collaborative and delightful human being as well as a fantastic and bold composer.We'reking forward to introducing the world to his exciting and emotional soundtracks for the Thirteenth Doctor."

Akinola himself said: "Doctor Who is woven into the fabric of British culture and recognised globally. I am absolutely thrilled to be given the privilege of working on such a beloved series and to bring my musical voice to it."

Akinola's previous work includes scoring BBC Two's four-part documentary series Black and British: A Forgotten History, written and presented by historian David Olusoga.

He also scored Shola Amoo's 2016 debut feature film A Moving Image and the same year's short film Dear Mr Shakespeare, for which he received an Honourable Mention for the 2017 BSO Jerry Goldsmith Award for 'Best Original Score for a Short Film'.

Recently, he completed the scores for the major three-part series The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed and two-part series Expedition Volcano, both for BBC Two and PBS.

Doctor Who will return to BBC One in the autumn, with a trio of companions – Yasmin (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole), and Graham (Bradley Walsh) – joining Whittaker's new Doctor.

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Doctor Who series 11 to feature characters and monsters from the classic series?

Doctor Who fans are expecting a bold reinvention of the BBC sci-fi series when it returns later this year, but that doesn't mean that some old favourites won't resurface.

AdoroCinema quotes BBC Sales Director David Hanomo as saying that elements from "the classic series" will appear in Jodie Whittaker's first episodes.

"I cannot say much, but I think the audience will be very happy to recognise elements, characters and monsters from the classic series that will be back," he's quoted as saying.

Exciting, right? (Though we'd advise a little caution: Hanomo's quotes are translated from the original Portuguese, so there is the potential for some miscommunication.)

Chris Chibnall – who's replacing Steven Moffat as showrunner for the new series – previously indicated that he wouldn't be playing it safe in the upcoming series 11.

"What the BBC was after was risk and boldness," he said in June 2017.

Can we have risk, boldness and appearances from the Daleks, the Autons and the Wirrn?

There are a few months to go yet before we find out exactly how serious an overhaul Doctor Who is getting, with series 11 expected to launch on BBC One in October.

A trio of companions – Yasmin (Mandip Gill), Ryan (Tosin Cole) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) – will be joining Whittaker's new Doctor for adventures in time and space.

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Doctor Who: DOCTOR WHO & BROADCHURCH TO CROSSOVER - April Fool!

So as we all know, 1st April every year is April Fools day. I've been looking out for any Doctor Who related April fools and finally found one! Enjoy! This one made me laugh!

Press release:
The worlds of Doctor Who and Broadchurch are set to collide this autumn on BBC One and ITV!
Showrunner Chris Chibnall has today revealed that Series 11 of Doctor Who will begin an official fusing of the two shows, continuing in a special Broadchurch instalment on ITV.
David Tennant is set to return alongside co-stars Olivia Colman, David Bradley and Arthur Darvill.
Cleverly, the story will serve as both a prequel and sequel to the hit show. It will be revealed that the town of Broadchurch has in fact been a “mind prison” all along during post-regeneration madness.
The story will flashback and show the Doctor awakening in the Broadchurch town taking the form of Beth Latimer, played by Jodie Whittaker, but unbeknownst of her true nature as the Time Lord.
The various characters she bumps into are in fact figments of the Doctor’s mind trying to desperately remind herself to break free, using familiar faces from the past, including that of her 1st and 10th incarnations, played by David Bradley and David Tennant respectively. She must then battle her demons for the final time so the Doctor can escape the horrors of Dorset and reawaken in the real world.
Chris Chibnall said: “This has been my long game from the very inception of Broadchurch. I always knew that both shows were connected, hence the very deliberate casting choices over the years and the eventual appointment of Jodie as 13. I can’t wait for fans to see how it all plays out!”
Jodie Whittaker said: “It’s fantastic! Chibbers has the most amazing mind. Anyone who thought he was just hiring his mates is in for a shock!”
David Tennant said: “I can confirm that my long-rumoured return is definitely real this time!”

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Doctor Who: Series 11 - Lee Mack reveals surprise role

Following the revelation a few weeks ago that Alan Cumming was set to play James I in Doctor Who, another star has now revealed they’re joining the BBC sci-fi series – Would I Lie to You and Not Going Out star Lee Mack.

“Not only am I excited about the idea of someone being in Doctor Who, I am also possibly gonna be in it as well,” Mack said on Radio 4’s Loose Ends, where he was appearing with already-confirmed series 11 star Sharon D Clarke.

“And I wasn’t supposed to say anything, but because [Sharon] said that I thought ‘Well I’m gonna say it then!’ Neither of us should have said it.

“I am blink-and-you’ll-miss-it. It’s just a little thing. I’ve just been a fan all my life, so I just harassed them until they gave me a little part in it.”

And in fact, it sounds like Mack went to quite a lot of effort to argue for his small role, drawing upon his deep-seated love of Doctor Who to convince series showrunner Chris Chibnall.

“I even sent Chris, who runs the show, Chris Chibnall, a video of me getting out of my own Tardis, which I own,” he said. “With a Dalek, which I own as well! And I said ‘Come on!’

“It’s genuinely a true story – I’ve got a Tardis at home, it’s not bigger on the inside. And I said ‘Come on, give me a part.’ And he said ‘Alright!’ So that’s what you need to do if you want a part in something. Just send a video to someone, you’ll get the part.”

Though of course, now he’s let the cat out of the bag it might be a different story…

“Now I’m not gonna get the part because they’re gonna say ‘We told you not to say anything!’” Mack laughed.

“But because Sharon said it I thought I’m allowed to say it.”

Exactly how big a part Mack may have or whether it’s just a brief cameo remains to be seen, but it definitely seems like Chibnall is bringing in a very interesting collection of guest stars to adventure with Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor.

The BBC have been contacted for comment

Doctor Who returns to BBC1 this autumn

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Doctor Who Series 11: What We Know So Far - Part 1

Hey guys! So i'm going to go through everything we know about Series 11 So Far.

So we have a few major changes for this upcoming Series.

First of which was the announcement of Steven Moffat and Peter Capaldi leaving following the 2017 Christmas Special. 

It was announced that Chris Chibnall, best known currently for creating 3 series of Broadchurch.

Naturally, as Peter Capaldi announced he was leaving Doctor Who, a replacement needed to be found.

On the 16th July 2017, Jodie Whittaker was announced as the 13th incarnation of The Doctor. She has prviously starred in St Trinian's films, Broadchurch and BBC's 2017 drama Trust Me.

It was also announced that Pearl Mackie would not be returning in Series 11 as Bill Potts, so a new companion(s) had to be found.

On the 22nd october 2017, Bradley Walsh, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole were cast as Graham, Yasmin and Ryan.

Filming for Series 11 began in November 2017 and the 13th Doctor's outfit was announced at the same time.

So new outfit and a new look for the TARDIS also, gone is the deep blue of the exterior and the pull to Open sign is now dark with white writing. 

The interior however remains to be seen. On New Years Eve 2017, Doctor Who's Official twitter page and YouTube posted a video of the deconstruction of the current TARDIS interior, this is the first major change to the TARDIS interior since Series 7 part 2. So we shall have to wait and see.

It has also been announced that we are only getting 10 episodes this year and they will all be 50 minutes long.

Now if you haven't seen the Christmas special please stop reading now!

Now we know when The Doctor regenerated at the end of the Christmas Special "Twice Upon a Time" The TARDIS was blowing up and sparks flying everywhere and then The Doctor was booted out of the TARDIS in the middle of space and can be seen slowly falling to earth.

So, following this we know that The Doctor will start the Series TARDIS-less.

Filming has been taking place in Sheffield, Newport (Wales) and Cape Town South Africa so far.

Here a few images:

 

Doctor Who Series 11 is due to air in the Autumn, although and August start is being rumoured, so maybe late summer then?

No titles or writers have been announced so far, but i'm sure we will find out soon.

Thats all for now till next time

Emz x

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Broadchurch series 2 casts Torchwood's Eve Myles, Marianne Jean-Baptiste

ITV has announced new castings for Broadchurch's second series.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James D'Arcy, Eve Myles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge have joined the cast of the crime drama.

orchwood and Frankie star Eve Myles will play a central role in the new series, along with Bad Education's Waller-Bridge. Details of the characters are currently being kept under wraps.

Creator and writer Chris Chibnall said: "As if we didn't have enough fabulous actresses, it's a thrill to be joined by Wales's finest, Eve Myles. Having worked together on Torchwood, it's a joy to be able to welcome her to Broadchurch.

"And anyone who's seen Phoebe Waller-Bridge perform knows she's already on the way to being a superstar. We're lucky to have them both on board".

Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies, Without a Trace) will play a leading role in the series.

"We're over the moon to have wooed Marianne back from Los Angeles to join us in Broadchurch," said Chibnall.

"Marianne is one of Britain's finest actresses, so it's an honour and a coup for us. It's a role written specifically for her and I would've wept for months if she'd turned us down. Luckily she didn't and her character is going to make an indelible impact on the world of Broadchurch."

Producer Jane Featherstone said of D'Arcy: "James's extraordinary recent work in movies such as Cloud Atlas and opposite Anthony Hopkins in Hitchcock makes him another thrilling and important addition to the Broadchurch cast."

David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill and Charlotte Rampling will also star in the second series.

Chris Chibnall has also confirmed that filming will return to Dorset and North Somerset.

"We're finally able to talk a little about preparations for the next series of Broadchurch and confirm we're coming back to film around West Bay and Clevedon," he said.

"We're all thrilled about returning, especially given how supportive the whole community was last time. And if the community are able to keep our secrets as well as they did last time, we'll be ever so grateful."

Broadchurch won three BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday (May 18) for Best Drama, Leading Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actor for David Bradley.

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Broadchurch series 2 cast confirmed: David Tennant returning

David Tennant and Olivia Colman will both return to Broadchurch for series two, it has been announced.

Jodie Whittaker (Beth Latimer), Andrew Buchan (Mark Latimer) and Arthur Darvill (Rev. Paul Coates) are also confirmed for the next run.

Tennant (DI Alec Hardy) previously signed up to star in Gracepoint - a US remake of Broadchurch - calling into question his continued participation with the original show.

However, it has now been confirmed that the Scottish actor will appear concurrently in both the UK and US versions of the series.

"We're delighted Broadchurch is back in production, but we're remaining tight-lipped about how the story develops," said ITV's director of drama, Steve November.

"Suffice to say Chris [Chibnall] has delivered as always and the scripts are just as exciting as the first series."

Broadchurch will resume filming in Dorset soon, with the remainder of series two's cast to be announced in the near future.

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'Broadchurch' Chris Chibnall to write for 'Doctor Who' series eight?

Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall has confirmed that he has been approached to write a new Doctor Who episode.

Chibnall has previously written five episodes for the BBC sci-fi drama, with 2012's 'The Power of Three' his most recent.

"I hope to [return for series eight], and Steven [Moffat's] been good enough to ask," the writer told CultBox.

"So we'll just see if all the schedules figure out and stuff like that. But it's always lovely to be on the list."

Chibnall added that it remains "a privilege and an honour" to write for Doctor Who.

"It's... a delight to go in and write a Doctor Who [episode]," he said. "Steven is a great showrunner to work for, and you always do a Doctor Who if there's time, because you can tell stories you can't tell anywhere else."

A full eighth series of Doctor Who is expected to follow the show's 50th anniversary special - airing in November - and Christmas special - airing in late December.

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