Doctor Who Series Ten News – June 14th, 2016
By Leah Tedesco
The release of details on Series Ten of Doctor Who has gone from a trickle to a torrent overnight.
The first readthrough for Series Ten of Doctor Who happened today. Those in attendance included Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, and writer Sarah Dollard, who wrote the episode ‘Face the Raven’ for Series Nine.
NEW PIC!
— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) June 14, 2016
Brought to you fresh from @Pearlie_mack's first read-through with Peter Capaldi for #DoctorWho series 10 👍 pic.twitter.com/ab2D70LtH9
Was lucky enough to be at the first readthrough for #doctorwho s10 today. SPOILER: @Pearlie_mack is brilliant. <3
— Sarah Dollard (@snazdoll) June 14, 2016
Other writers for the upcoming season include Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who wrote ‘In the Forest of the Night’ for Series Eight, as well as newcomer Mike Bartlett of Doctor Foster. It has previously been reported that both Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss will also be contributing to the writing for Series Ten.
Matt Lucas of Little Britain will be returning as Nardole for the opening episode of Series Ten, with other appearances on the show to follow. The episode will be written by Steven Moffat, who is “delighted and slightly amazed” about Lucas’ return. Moffat says of the actor,
"“One of the greatest comedy talents on planet Earth is being unleashed on all of time and space.”"
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Nardole’s first and only appearance so far was in last year’s Christmas special ‘The Husbands of River Song.’ Lucas — who will begin shooting in Cardiff on Monday, June 20th — said that he is “chuffed to bits” regarding Nardole’s return, and is looking forward to working with both Capaldi and Mackie.
Stephanie Hyam of Sherlock, Peaky Blinders, and Jekyll & Hyde will be joining the cast to guest star in the upcoming season.
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