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The BBC have announced plans to launch a new Doctor Who spin-off set in Coal Hill School, read on for further details:
BBC Three today announces Class - a new 8 x 45 minute Doctor Who spin-off from the acclaimed YA author, Patrick Ness. Class is a YA series set in contemporary London. Incredible dangers are breaking through the walls of time and space, and with darkness coming, London is unprotected. With all the action, heart and adrenalin of the best YA fiction (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Hunger Games), this is Coal Hill School and Doctor Who like you’ve never seen them before.
Steven Moffat says, "No one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we're bringing his brilliant story-telling into Doctor Who. This is growing up in modern Britain - but with monsters!"
On his first television series, writer Patrick Ness says, "I'm astounded and thrilled to be entering the Doctor Who universe, which is as vast as time and space itself. There's so much room there for all kinds of amazing stories, and to work with Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin to find a place to tell one of my own has been an absolute joy. I can't wait for people to meet the heroes of Class, to meet the all-new villains and aliens, to remember that the horrors of the darkest corners of existence are just about on par with having to pass your A-Levels."
Damian Kavanagh, controller of BBC Three adds, "We’re excited to give Patrick Ness this opportunity to work with us at BBC Three and the Doctor Who family. Patrick understands young audiences and I’m delighted he will use his incredible skills as a storyteller to delight audiences on BBC Three. BBC Three will always innovate and offer opportunities for brilliant new talent."
Polly Hill, controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, adds, "I am thrilled that Patrick Ness is writing his first drama series for BBC Three. The combination of Patrick and Steven Moffat, is an exciting partnership that has created a brilliant Doctor Who spin-off for our BBC Three audience.”
Class is executive produced by Steven Moffatt, Patrick Ness and Brian Minchin. It was commissioned by Damian Kavanagh, controller of BBC Three and Polly Hill, controller of BBC Drama Commissioning.
Filming for Class will begin in Spring 2016 for broadcast later in the year on BBC Three.
Ahead of the episode premiere, the BBC have released two clips from the next episode of the current series Doctor Who, you can watch the first above and the second below.
Doctor Who: Under the Lake broadcasts this Saturday at 8:25pm on BBC One and BBC One HD.
BBC DVD have issued the covers and details for the release of all the current Doctor Who Christmas specials onto DVD and Blu-ray:
This special limited edition box set contains all 10 Christmas specials plus a set of 5 graphically illustrated Christmas cards, exclusive bonus feature and accompanying booklet.
In these action-packed episodes, the Doctor must save the world from an array of monsters including Killer Santas, the Sycorax, Rachnoss, the Wooden King & Queen and the Dream Crabs.
EPISODES
C.01: The Christmas Invasion
C.02: The Runaway bride
C.03: Voyage of the Damned
C.04: The Next Doctor
C.05: The End of Time - Part One
NYS: The End of Time - Part Two
C.06: A Christmas Carol
C.07: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
C.08: The Snowmen
C.09: The Time of the Doctor
C.10: Last Christmas
BONUS FEATURE
In this exclusive new feature, Rufus Hound journeys through Christmas past to show many of the greatest moments and monsters. Also includes personal reflections from Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat.
Doctor Who: The 10 Christmas Specials boxset is on sale from 19th October priced £25.99 on DVD and £28.99 on Blu-ray.
A TV trailer advertising the next episode of Doctor Who, Under the Lake, is currently airing on various BBC channels in between programmes, you can watch it above. The episode will broadcast on Saturday 3rd October at 8:25pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. In other news: The Witch's Familiar received an overnight rating of 3.7 million, the final BARB ratings will be announced in ten days time.
The ninth series of Doctor Who continues tonight at 7:45pm on BBC One and BBC One HD, read on for the synopsis to the second episode:
THE WITCH'S FAMILIAR - by Steven Moffat
Trapped and alone in a terrifying Dalek city, the Doctor is at the heart of an evil empire; no Sonic, no TARDIS, nobody to help. With his greatest temptation before him, can the Doctor resist? And will there be mercy?
The series continues next Saturday at 8:25pm with Under the Lake, more details coming then.
The BBC Media Centre have issued the synopsis for the fourth episode of current series of Doctor Who:
BEFORE THE FLOOD - by Toby Whithouse
On a remote Army outpost, a fearsome alien warlord - the Fisher King - sets in motion a twisted plan to ensure his own survival. The ripples will be felt around the universe. Is this chain of events inevitable? And can the Doctor do the unthinkable?
Doctor Who: Before the Flood will broadcast on Saturday 10th October at 8:25pm on BBC One and BBC One HD.
Character Options have issued the details for new limited edition 5" action figure exclusive to them in two variants, read on for further details:
MISSY
Missy (The Master) is a Time Lady, and like the Doctor, is from the planet Gallifrey in the constellation of Kasterborous. The two were friends in their youth and both chose to ignore their people's policy of non-intervention with other species. But unlike the Doctor, Missy chose to travel the universe causing chaos and revelling in wickedness on an epic scale.
Throughout all their encounters they usually showed a respect towards each other and on the occasions when they were forced to work as a team it was clear they made terrific allies. These two rouge Time Lords - so different but so similar - facing the world on their terms with gusto and enormous talent, but forever ending up alone.
Missy has been firmly established as a new fan favourite character, and as a collector’s figure, she is truly a must have. The Missy Figure will be available in two variants; a purple outfitted version with hat from the Series 8 finale episodes; and alternatively in her ‘Heaven’ outfit, hatless with black jacket and manic grin.
This exclusive and limited edition action figure is highly detailed, features 18 points of articulation and includes Missy's iconic accessories in the form of her umbrella and multi-purpose devicee. The bespoke Collectors Series packaging is perfect for display and for the first time is resealable, so the figures can be enjoyed in and out of packaging without losing their collectability.
Accessories
- Multi-Purpose Device
- Umbrella
Both variants of this figure are on sale from 2nd November exclusively from Character Options priced £19.99 each.
