Filming for ‘unforgettable’ Christmas special begins!
Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and the rest of the cast and crew have returned to Cardiff today to begin production on this year’s Christmas special!
To mark the occasion, the BBC have released a press release in which they reveal two of its major guest stars – Michael Gambon, who Harry Potter movie fans will know for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore, and renowned Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins, who will be making her acting debut in the 60-minute special.
“I’m over the moon to be involved in the Doctor Who Christmas Special,” Jenkins said as she arrived on location earlier this morning. “I can’t quite believe it as it’s a part of the family tradition at the Jenkins household. I heard the news that I got the role on my 30th birthday and it was the best birthday present ever!” On her official Twitter, she tweeted: “I can now tell you my news. This Xmas in the year 2010 I will be joining the Time Lord in the Tardis. Filming starts today. Wish me luck!”
Naturally, plot details are being kept a secret, however the press release does suggest it will be the Doctor’s “most Christmassy adventure yet”, as he finds himself caught up in a “fun-filled and heartfelt” festive story alongside newlyweds Amy and Rory. In addition, its headline, Father Who?, has sparked inevitable speculation that this will be the title of the episode, which is written by Steven Moffat. The man himself teases:
“Oh, we’re going for broke with this one. It’s all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters and the Doctor and a honeymoon and – oh, you’ll see. I’ve honestly never been so excited about writing anything. I was laughing madly as I typed along to Christmas songs in April. My neighbours loved it so much they all moved away and set up a website demanding my execution. But I’m fairly sure they did it ironically.”
Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, Ben Stephenson, has also commented on this year’s yuletide Time Lord helping, finishing: “Matt Smith and Karen Gillan captivated audiences in their debut series and Doctor Who’s clever twist on the much loved A Christmas Carol will thrill BBC One viewers this year with special guest stars Sir Michael Gambon and singing sensation Katherine Jenkins joining Amy and the Doctor for an unforgettable present!” Just 165 days to go!
Filming for the special will wrap in August. What do you make of today’s developments?
when i posted earlier i should have said it wasnt Mcganns doctor or anything like that annoyed me, it was the whole american jizzed up way it was potrayed
@The 13th Doctor
Yeah Americans really should just not interfere with British shows. If the shows work in Britain, it’s for a reason.
@e.p
yeh i know, god thats 89 minutes of my life i will never get back, the same would happen if the british tried to do their own version of CSI or sumthin
I cant wait for the Christmas special. heres what i loved about series 5…
THE DALEKS, THE NEW DOCTOR, AMY POND, RORY WILLIAMS, THE NEW TARDIS, RIVER SONG, THE STORY’S (Except the beast below an victory of the daleks was a weak story but i love the new daleks). JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING, AND THE FINALE WAS AMAZING, AND ONE OF MY FAVE EPISODES IS VINCENT AND THE DOCTOR!
theres a rumour goin around at the moment that Matt will leave at the end of series 6, but heres how we know its not true, the Sun (AKA Toilet Paper) were the ones who reported it.
@TSG
I wasn’t too keen on ‘The Next Doctor’ because it was a bit rubbish, a bit ho-hum, and once again completely wasted one of the greatest Who villains. Also, the giant Cyberman thing, no, no, no.