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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed Karen Gillan attends Marvel Studios "Thor: Love and Thunder" Los Angeles Premiere Doctor Who stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will return to look behind the scenes of the long-running science fiction show as part of a docu-series. They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, a series that delves into the BBC show. Scottish actress Gillan and English actor Darvill portrayed Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who were the companions when The Crown and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith was the 11th Doctor in the 2010s. Since leaving the show, Darvill has won an Olivier Award for his turn as Curly McLain in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Gillan has been in the blockbuster franchises Guardians Of The Galaxy and Jumanji. She played Amy as a policewoman kissagram who met the Doctor when she was a small child, and remained on the show for two series alongside Birmingham-born Darvill as her panicky husband. The hour-long episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will also see other iterations of the Doctor past and present – including Ncuti Gatwa, who currently plays the 15th Doctor, David Tennant, who has been the 10th and 14th Doctor, and Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor – discuss the series. Also appearing will be people who are and have portrayed companions such as Varada Sethu, who is in the current series with Gatwa, Billie Piper and Mandip Gill, along with current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. Presenter Steffan Powell promises "secrets" from the show by talking with former production designer Edward Thomas and costume designer Ray Holman, as well as unpacking what Wales has brought to the programme since it was revived in 2005. Since the time-travelling series was brought back two decades ago, after being on pause since the 1990s, Christopher Eccleston played the ninth Doctor for one season, before Tennant took on the role and continued for a spell with Piper playing his companion, Rose Tyler. Article continues below Gatwa has played the Time Lord across two series since fellow Scottish actor Tennant bi-generated in 2023. His character is set to have a "high-stakes showdown" in his latest season's finale The Reality War on Saturday. The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer, and will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Doctor Who legends in surprise return to show as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series
The beloved stars shared the screen with the same Doctor coming back Doctor Who legends in surprise return to show as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series DOCTOR Who legends are set to make a surprise return to the show - as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series. The BBC science fiction series is celebrating 20 years since being revived for a new generation. Advertisement 5 Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are returning to the world of Doctor Who - with a twist Credit: BBC 5 The pair starred opposite Matt Smith in the 2010s Credit: PA:Press Association 5 It comes as Ncuti Gatwa is exiting after two series as the Doctor Credit: PA Former stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will take a peek behind the scenes as part of a docu-series. The pair, who played Amy Pond and Rory Williams opposite Matt Smith, will take in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed. Joining them will be Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker as well as past and present companions Billie Piper, Mandip Gill and Varada Sethu. Rounding out the line-up are current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. Advertisement The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile, it will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day. Former Sex Education and Barbie star Ncuti, 32, took over as the Doctor in 2023. Earlier this month, The Sun revealed he will be leaving the BBC show after just two series - with the Time Lord's regeneration set to take place on May 31. Advertisement The star's Fifteenth Doctor is reportedly set to have a "high-stakes showdown" in his latest season's finale The Reality War. It has been suggested that the BBC could put the next series of Doctor Who on pause. Ncuti Gatwa returns as Time Lord for Season 2 of Doctor Who Insiders believe Disney+, which has pumped millions into the production, may not renew its deal. A source said: "It's unlikely we will see who Ncuti regenerates into as the Beeb will keep options open. Advertisement "And if they do rest the show for years, it makes it virtually impossible to cast someone now.' Doctor Who airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 5 Ncuti was first joined by Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday Credit: PA 5 His latest companion as Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra Credit: BBC Advertisement
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Doctor Who legends in surprise return to show as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series
DOCTOR Who legends are set to make a surprise return to the show - as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series. The BBC science fiction series is celebrating 20 years since being revived for a new generation. Advertisement 5 Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are returning to the world of Doctor Who - with a twist Credit: BBC 5 The pair starred opposite Matt Smith in the 2010s Credit: PA:Press Association 5 It comes as Ncuti Gatwa is exiting after two series as the Doctor Credit: PA Former stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will take a peek behind the scenes as part of a docu-series. The pair, who played Amy Pond and Rory Williams opposite Joining them will be Rounding out the line-up are current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Advertisement Read more on Doctor Who The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile, it will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day. Former Sex Education and Barbie star Ncuti, 32, took over as the Doctor in 2023. Earlier this month, The Sun revealed he BBC show after just two series - with the Time Lord's regeneration set to take place on May 31. Advertisement Most read in News TV The star's Fifteenth Doctor is reportedly set to have a "high-stakes showdown" in his latest season's finale The Reality War. It has been suggested that the BBC Doctor Who on pause. Ncuti Gatwa returns as Time Lord for Season 2 of Doctor Who Insiders believe Disney+, which has pumped millions into the production, may not renew its deal. A source said : "It's unlikely we will see who Ncuti regenerates into as the Beeb will keep options open. Advertisement " And if they do rest the show for years, it makes it virtually impossible to cast someone now.' Doctor Who airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 5 Ncuti was first joined by Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday Credit: PA 5 His latest companion as Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra Credit: BBC Advertisement Who has starred in Doctor Who? Which actors have portrayed the famous Time Lord over the years? First Doctor: William Hartnell (1963 - 1966) Second Doctor: Patrick Troughton (1966 - 1969) Third Doctor: Jon Pertwee (1970 - 1974) Fourth Doctor: Tom Baker (1974 - 1981) Fifth Doctor: Peter Davidson (1982 - 1984) Sixth Doctor: Colin Baker (1984 - 1986) Seventh Doctor: Sylvester McCoy (1987 - 1989) Eighth Doctor: Paul McGann (1996) Ninth Doctor: Christopher Eccleston (2005) Tenth Doctor: David Tennant (2005 - 2010) 11th Doctor: Matt Smith (2010 - 2013) 12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi (2014 - 2017) 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker (2018 - 2022) 14th Doctor: David Tennant (2023) 15th Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa (2023 - present)
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series
They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, a series that delves into the BBC show. Scottish actress Gillan and English actor Darvill portrayed Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who were the companions when The Crown and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith was the 11th Doctor in the 2010s. Doctor Who stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill. (Ben Birchall/PA) Since leaving the show, Darvill has won an Olivier Award for his turn as Curly McLain in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Gillan has been in the blockbuster franchises Guardians Of The Galaxy and Jumanji. She played Amy as a policewoman kissagram who met the Doctor when she was a small child, and remained on the show for two series alongside Birmingham-born Darvill as her panicky husband. The hour-long episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will also see other iterations of the Doctor past and present – including Ncuti Gatwa, who currently plays the 15th Doctor, David Tennant, who has been the 10th and 14th Doctor, and Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor – discuss the series. Also appearing will be people who are and have portrayed companions such as Varada Sethu, who is in the current series with Gatwa, Billie Piper and Mandip Gill, along with current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. Ncuti Gatwa (Ian West/PA) Presenter Steffan Powell promises 'secrets' from the show by talking with former production designer Edward Thomas and costume designer Ray Holman, as well as unpacking what Wales has brought to the programme since it was revived in 2005. Since the time-travelling series was brought back two decades ago, after being on pause since the 1990s, Christopher Eccleston played the ninth Doctor for one season, before Tennant took on the role and continued for a spell with Piper playing his companion, Rose Tyler. Gatwa has played the Time Lord across two series since fellow Scottish actor Tennant bi-generated in 2023. His character is set to have a 'high-stakes showdown' in his latest season's finale The Reality War on Saturday. The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer, and will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill return to Doctor Who for docu-series
They will celebrate 20 years since Doctor Who's Cardiff-based revival by taking part in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, a series that delves into the BBC show. Scottish actress Gillan and English actor Darvill portrayed Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who were the companions when The Crown and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith was the 11th Doctor in the 2010s. Since leaving the show, Darvill has won an Olivier Award for his turn as Curly McLain in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Gillan has been in the blockbuster franchises Guardians Of The Galaxy and Jumanji. She played Amy as a policewoman kissagram who met the Doctor when she was a small child, and remained on the show for two series alongside Birmingham-born Darvill as her panicky husband. The hour-long episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will also see other iterations of the Doctor past and present – including Ncuti Gatwa, who currently plays the 15th Doctor, David Tennant, who has been the 10th and 14th Doctor, and Jodie Whittaker, who played the 13th Doctor – discuss the series. Also appearing will be people who are and have portrayed companions such as Varada Sethu, who is in the current series with Gatwa, Billie Piper and Mandip Gill, along with current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. Presenter Steffan Powell promises 'secrets' from the show by talking with former production designer Edward Thomas and costume designer Ray Holman, as well as unpacking what Wales has brought to the programme since it was revived in 2005. Since the time-travelling series was brought back two decades ago, after being on pause since the 1990s, Christopher Eccleston played the ninth Doctor for one season, before Tennant took on the role and continued for a spell with Piper playing his companion, Rose Tyler. Gatwa has played the Time Lord across two series since fellow Scottish actor Tennant bi-generated in 2023. His character is set to have a 'high-stakes showdown' in his latest season's finale The Reality War on Saturday. The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer, and will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day.
