25th September, 2021.
Right … I’m assuming you’ve seen the news?
If you haven’t, Russell T. Davies — the producer who successfully revived Doctor Who, back in 2005 — has been reappointed as show runner: in something of an unprecedented move.
I have to admit, I’m in two minds.
On the one hand … ?
The man was instrumenting in the show’s revival: and responsible for what’s seen as a golden age.
A second Davies era could well be a good idea.
On the other hand … ?
It could well be a creative step backwards.
After all, the show has moved forward: both in terms of the story lines, and in the technology.
I think I can say a few things, though.
It’s a safe bet that Christopher Eccleston won’t be back for the show’s sixtieth anniversary.
Given that Eccleston’s relationship with his immediate superiors is known to have been rocky.
I always think that we can scrub most of the bookies favourites for the role of the Fourteenth Doctor.
With the possible exception of Olly Alexander.
As I think the new actor could well come from the company that worked with Davies on It’s a Sin, or Years and Years, as Alexander did.
I was also thinking — last night — that Lydia West was a possible contender for either 14th Doctor, or as a new companion.
Although, in the cold light of day, and given her other commitments?
That seems less likely.
Frankly? And come 2023, when Davies is scheduled to take over?
That’s when we find out …
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