Doctor Who to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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