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David Tennant, Catherine Tate, and Bernard Cribbins return to “Doctor Who”
Tennant, Tate, and Cribbins, in London, seen filming scenes for a new “Doctor Who” episode
David Tennant, sporting a new coat, has been seen filming scenes for a new Doctor Who episode. Tennant, playing the Tenth Doctor, was previously seen in the Fiftieth Anniversary Special Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor. It’s been a long time since we saw either Cribbins or Tate on Doctor Who. Their appearances in the coming anniversary special are something fans have wanted for a long time.
Ten years have passed since the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors teamed up with the War Doctor. The Sixtieth Anniversary is on the horizon. Remarkable things are expected for the coming anniversary. Bringing previous Doctor incarnations back for a brief cameo appearance isn’t enough. There must be a plausible justification for their presence. Anniversary Specials work best when there is a plausible multi-doctor story.
The Tenth Doctor is hugely popular with Whovians of all ages. The same is true for The Eleventh Doctor. Tennant and Matt Smith, respectively playing The Tenth and Eleventh Doctor, brought to the series a characterisation which transcends mere words. The Doctor grew in dimensions never previously thought possible.
The Tenth, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Doctors appearing together on screen, if the talent is given a proper multi-doctor story, could work. Would we believe our eyes? Plausibility, in every sense of the word, is a key element to Doctor Who. Is the person flying the TARDIS capable for carrying the story forwards?
Doctor Who has added a degree of diversity to the lead casting. Some people, arguing the series became too political, quit watching Doctor Who when Whittaker was cast as The Thirteenth Doctor. They simply couldn’t accept a woman could be The Doctor. Tennant returning to the series has sparked a renewed interest in Doctor Who from fans that abandoned it.
“I quit watching Doctor Who after they put that woman doctor n & became super politically correct,” tweeted J Noneya. “But if they’re putting David Tennant back as the doctor then I’d definitely watch again he was my favorite doctor him and the rose storyline was my favorite out of the whole series.”
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The new incoming Fourteenth Doctor, pictured centre, will take over from Jodie Whittaker in 2023. Ncuti Gatwa, the first LGBTQ black actor to take control of the TARDIS, is best known for the television series Stonemouth and Sex Education. Gatwa will be joined by Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney.
Finney, an English actress and Internet sensation, appeared on GLAAD’s second annual 20 Under 20 list. The actress is best known for playing Elle Argent on Netflix’s Heartstopper.
“Life on Doctor Who gets brighter and wilder, how can there be another Rose? It’s an absolute joy to welcome Yasmin to the set,” Russell T. Davis said. “We all fell in love with her in Heartstopper, one of those shows which changes the world — and now Yasmin can change the Whoniverse!”
The BBC Press Office referenced Finney in a tweet. It must be official. Confirmation, especially from the people aware of the facts, is key.
Finney will be playing Rose. There is speculation floating around the internet suggesting the new Rose could be Donna’s daughter. Did Donna name her daughter after Rose Tyler? What are the chances this could be true?
