Doctor Who filming S13
With COVID protocols in place, the Doctor will deliver 8 new episodes, instead of 11.
- Published by David Knox
- on
- Filed under Coronavirus, News
Doctor Who has begun filming Season 13 with Jodie Whittaker.
With the added time and safety protocols required, there will eight episodes rather than the usual eleven.
Showrunner Chris Chibnall says: “In this strangest of years, the Doctor Who production team have worked wonders to get the show back into production. We’re thrilled to be back making the show.
“Given the complexity of making Doctor Who, and with new and rigorous Covid working protocols, it’s going to take us a little longer to film each episode, meaning we expect to end up with eight episodes, rather than the usual eleven. But rest assured, the ambition, humour, fun and scares you expect from Doctor Who will all still be firmly in place. For everyone around the world, this is a challenging period – but the Doctor never shirks from a challenge!”
Matt Strevens, Executive Producer BBC Studios, adds: “We are so thrilled to have unlocked the TARDIS, dusted down the sonic and be able to start filming again for the next series of Doctor Who. The amazing production team, crew and cast have worked wonders to get us shooting again in these challenging times. It’s going to be as fun filled and action packed as ever – with plenty of surprises.”
Piers Wenger, Controller BBC Drama, says: “We are thrilled that filming series 13 of Doctor Who is now underway. The team have gone to great lengths to safely bring the TARDIS back to BBC One. We are all looking forward to seeing what adventures are in store for the Doctor but whilst we await her return, we can all look forward to the festive special.”
The Thirteenth Doctor was seemingly left hanging in the balance when last seen, after she was locked away in an eternal prison.
An upcoming festive special, Revolution of the Daleks, sees the Doctor’s best friends Yaz (Mandip Gill), Ryan (p Tosin Cole) and Graham (Bradley Walsh) have to pick up their lives without her. However they soon discover a disturbing plan forming involving one of the Doctor’s biggest and most feared enemies – the Daleks. How do you fight the Daleks without the Doctor?
Revolution of the Daleks will air in the UK over the Christmas period with ABC expected to fast-track once more.