Doctor Who-very Bad News!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

No not more Donna, after 2008 the series of Doctor Who will return for fifth series in 2010.

After months of media speculation, the BBC can confirm that the BAFTA award-winning Doctor Who will return for a fifth series in Spring 2010.

Viewers are in for a treat this Christmas, as a special episode starring David Tennant and Kylie Minogue will be broadcast on BBC One in December 2007.

Series Four, which went into production in July 2007, will hit UK screens in Spring 2008, followed by a special episode for Christmas 2008.

In 2009 Doctor Who will return with three specials starring David Tennant, with Head Writer, Russell T Davies.

The full-length fifth series will transmit in 2010.It's thought the delay is because David Tennant will be spending a lot of time acting on stage as Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction, says: "Doctor Who is one of the BBC's best loved and most successful dramas. Its journey over the past three series has been one of the most ambitious and exciting that we have had, and I'm delighted to be able to confirm not only three exciting specials for 2009, but a fifth series in 2010. "

Menna Richards, Controller, BBC Wales, says: "The success of Doctor Who is a fantastic tribute to the dedication and expertise of the production team at BBC Wales who have worked on the project from the outset. This announcement is marvellous news for all involved, and more importantly for the programme's amazing fan base and audience. BBC Wales is looking forward to producing the fifth series."

Following the critically acclaimed season three finale, the BBC has announced that Catherine Tate is set to return to the TARDIS for the complete 13-week run of series four, reprising her role as Donna from the 2006 Christmas special.

Freema Agyeman, who won praise for her portrayal of Martha Jones in series three, is also set to return mid series four.

 

[mikki.young]

If by missing a year we get to keep David Tennant rather than getting that other rumoured new guy it will be worth the wait.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

If by missing a year we get to keep David Tennant rather than getting that other rumored new guy it will be worth the wait.

To delay a year points only at one direction David Tennant and RTD both want to do more but want a break, I did allude to this earlier on the Doctor Who thread, I thought the transmission for the series would move back to September or October to get a bigger break in for DT, as he had other commitments, this is a bigger gap than I thought, but implies DT stays in the role.

If they were to quit they wouldn't have a gap.

Still be can watch repeats on BBC every night for three years!

 

[Ware Bears]

If by missing a year we get to keep David Tennant rather than getting that other rumoured new guy it will be worth the wait.

I agree.

 

[floridalol]

Following the critically acclaimed season three finale, the BBC has announced that Catherine Tate is set to return to the TARDIS for the complete 13-week run of series four, reprising her role as Donna from the 2006 Christmas special.

This is the real bad news, the series will be unwatchable and maybe never recover.

 

[pokemon_master]

It's very sad news, so in 2009 there will be in Doctor Who Thread..

Probably a Torchwood/Sarah Jane Thread though..

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

So when will we get the three specials my guess one at Easter, the normal start of the series and a two parter for Christmas Eve and Day?

 

[arieljasmine]

My hubby told me this tonight, I am gutted about missing out on Doctor Who in 2009, but as others have said I will be happy if DT stays in the role. Let's all hope REALLY hard that we get a new assistant super quick instead of that awful Catherine Tate.

On a totally different and completely similar note, does anyone know when Torchwood is starting up again? I had a feeling it was sometime in October....

Leela