Iconic 'Doctor Who' Characters Set for Reunion in 'Tales of the TARDIS'
Prepare for an epic reunion as beloved characters from 'Doctor Who' make a thrilling comeback in 'Tales of the TARDIS' This captivating six-part series seamlessly blends new scenes with iconic episodes, taking you on an unforgettable journey through time and space
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Classic Doctor Who cast members will return in the new series Tales of the TARDIS, written by Russell T. Davies and other previous Doctor Who writers.
Tales of the TARDIS will showcase fresh scenes seamlessly integrated into beloved episodes, resulting in a full-length presentation. The highly anticipated premiere of this series is set for November 1 on BBC iPlayer, while details regarding international availability are still to be revealed.
David Tennant and Catherine Tate are not the only familiar faces making a comeback to Doctor Who this autumn. Tales of the TARDIS, a new six-part series, will bring together classic Doctor Who cast members who haven't been seen together in decades. As mentioned on the BBC's website, this series will be the first completely new addition to the "Whoniverse," the collection of more than 800 Doctor Who episodes and spinoffs that will be accessible on BBC iPlayer.
The series will showcase familiar cast members reprising their roles in brand new scenes penned by showrunner Russell T. Davies and previous Doctor Who writers Phil Ford and Pete McTighe. These new scenes will be seamlessly integrated into classic episodes, resulting in a fresh feature-length presentation. The series is set to debut on November 1 on BBC iPlayer, with further details about international availability yet to be announced.
Who's Coming Back to the Blue Box in 'Tales of the TARDIS'?
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Cast Members | Character Pairings |
Maureen O’Brien and Peter Purves | Vicki and Steven Taylor |
Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury | Jamie McCrimmon and Zoe Heriot |
Katy Manning and Daniel Anthony | Jo Grant and Clyde Langer |
Peter Davison and Janet Fielding | Fifth Doctor and Tegan Jovanka |
Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant | Sixth Doctor and Peri Brown |
Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred | Seventh Doctor and Ace |
Tales of the TARDIS will feature three familiar past Doctors. Joining the cast is Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy, who will be acting alongside Sophie Aldred, known for her role as the youthful explosives enthusiast Ace in the 1980s. Sixth Doctor Colin Baker will be starring alongside Nicola Bryant, who portrayed his ill-fated companion Peri Brown. Additionally, Fifth Doctor Peter Davison will make a return, joined by Janet Fielding, who will reprise her role as Australian flight attendant Tegan Jovanka.
The show is tapping into its distant past by reuniting former companions Maureen O'Brien and Peter Purves, who portrayed Vicki and Steven Taylor alongside the First Doctor in the early seasons. Joining them will be Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury, reprising their roles as the time-displaced highlander Jamie McCrimmon and astrophysicist Zoe Heriot, who both traveled with the Second Doctor. Another intriguing pairing features Katy Manning, who accompanied the Third Doctor in the 1970s, and Daniel Anthony, known for his role as Clyde Langer on the spinoff The Sarah Jane Adventures. Manning and Anthony previously appeared together in an episode of that series.
Tales of the TARDIS is set to premiere on November 1 on BBC iPlayer in the UK. As of now, there is no information regarding international broadcasting or streaming platforms. Stay tuned to our website for future updates, and check out our website Dailies' discussion of the Doctor Who Anniversary Special, which will be available on Disney+ in the U.S. next month.
Doctor Who
The Doctor, an alien adventurer, and his companions from Earth embark on thrilling journeys across time and space.
Release Date: March 17, 2006
Cast: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Rating: TV-PG
Number of Seasons: 14
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I grew up watching the rebooted series of Doctor Who with David Tennant and Catherine Tate, so the news of their return in 'Tales of the TARDIS' has me incredibly excited. It's been years since we've seen them in these roles, and I can't wait to see what new adventures they'll get up to. I'm also intrigued by the concept of seamlessly blending new scenes with iconic episodes. It sounds like a really innovative way to bring back some of the classic characters and stories while also keeping things fresh and exciting for new viewers.
Overall, I think 'Tales of the TARDIS' has the potential to be a really special event for Doctor Who fans. It's a chance to see some of our favorite characters return, and it's also a chance to experience some of the classic episodes in a new way. I'm definitely going to be tuning in when it premieres on November 1st.
