August 29th, 2010
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Next series of Doctor Who to be split
Next series of Doctor Who to be split transmission
From the BBC Press office…
The BBC and Steven Moffat have announced today that the transmission of the next series of Doctor Who, in 2011, will be split into two blocks, transmitting in spring and autumn.
The split transmission is the result of a request from Steven Moffat to write a new Doctor Who story arc which involves a big plot twist in the middle of the series. By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens.
Steven Moffat said: “The split series is hugely exciting because viewers will be treated to two premieres, two finales and more event episodes. For the kids it will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas!!”
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booboo
August 29th, 2010 - 5:02pmMost Dramas only get 6-8 episodes, i doubt it would even be possible to film any more than 13 episodes in a year, it would simply be to much for the lead cast.
de379
August 29th, 2010 - 4:57pmi agree with niss probably 20 or 30 episodes would do
niss
August 29th, 2010 - 4:00pmdoctor who is ace but it needs more episodes so i agree with rich evens it doesent have enough theres only 13 and then you have to wait ages just to watch one episode and thats just one at chrismas and then you have wait ages just to watch another season wich is short
davros dude
August 29th, 2010 - 3:52pmstephen moffat is a genuis i hope the weeping angels and river song come back
Doctor Who Fan 1
August 29th, 2010 - 3:46pmsteven moffat is the best Doctor who writter ever
1
August 29th, 2010 - 3:46pmi suppose there is three story lines to answer the cracks and the silence and the tardis collision
Doctor Who Fan 1
August 29th, 2010 - 3:46pmwho cares if 6 episodes will be out in the spring and the others in the autumn that all that matters that there are 13 episodes and when autumn series ends the less longer we’ll have to wait til christmas
Simon
August 29th, 2010 - 3:43pmWell done Mr Moff! Great idea, why didn’t RTD think of this sooner? Oh yeah, cos it was just a job to him. Thankfully the show means more to Steven…
drmjmorgan
August 29th, 2010 - 3:29pmWHAT THE HELL !!!!!!!!
THIS IS STUPID
WE HAVE TO WAIT LONG ENOUGH FOR THE SERIES TO START BUT TO WATCH 6 EPISODES AND THEN WAIT HALF A YEAR FOR THE REST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelvin
August 29th, 2010 - 3:15pmI think this idea is ridiculous i hate waiting as it is and futher more i would like it to be aired like eastenders but i assume they would not have the funds and time but still it would be great also a spin off with the 10th Doctor in the parallel world with rose.
Joe
August 29th, 2010 - 2:42pmThis is a ridiculous idea. Moffat has ruined the show with all his selfish ideas and his predictable story lines. ITS POINTLESS. Please, BBC, sack Mr Moffat, and get another writer. This idea will lose fans, and make the ratings drop… Bad move, Steven.
Dalek ironside
August 29th, 2010 - 2:37pmIt might work, we will have to wait and see, its going to be long wait so i hope people don’t loose interest
doctor who
August 29th, 2010 - 2:27pmi dont like the idea,becouse it means that doctor who which has already received ppor ratings this year,will be up against x factor and tv burp,plus i hope that the cliffhanger isnt smillar to the stolen earth,becouse a matt cant leave that early and b i would prefer an open ended one where its all nice and then the tardis crashes down suddenly, at least it leaves speculation,plus i hope there is a multi doctor story sometime soon..
Anonymous
August 29th, 2010 - 2:17pmCompletley awfull idea!
jammaza
August 29th, 2010 - 2:03pmWhat?
I don’t like the idea of a split mid series as all the tension and drama that had built up to that point will be forgotten by the end of the Summer! Bad move Moff…
de379
August 29th, 2010 - 2:01pmsteven moffat is building doctor who down more and more
thats were he is changeing it too much and too fast
colinjohn
August 29th, 2010 - 1:45pmnice idea but it could mean that the series will then be moved to the autumn the following year, which is where I think Doctor Who should be shown
Thetasigma
August 29th, 2010 - 1:39pmI have to say I’m in 2 minds about this move. It HAS to be the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers to hold the audience interest and bring them back for the 2nd 1/2 of the season. I’m just not sure that is acheiveable ?
That said, this does at least bring 1/2 the season back to where Dr Who SHOULD be…those DARK AUTUMN Saturday nights ! This is something Dr Who has been missing since its return !
The Autons
August 29th, 2010 - 1:30pmI think this is a rubbish idea. Doctor Who fans will have nothing to look forward to. If it only goes up to episode 7 people will loose the plot and also loose interest. I think Steven Moffat has made a silly mistake and will loose a lot of Doctor Who Fans.
Mister woo
August 29th, 2010 - 1:25pmhMmhmhmm interesing idea but I like it the way it is ,wondering if it will mean more episodes per year.
AdamsTARDIS
August 29th, 2010 - 1:25pmInterested to see how this will work, not to sure about it though…
SL
August 29th, 2010 - 1:14pmIt bettter live upto expectations.. I am a little concerned at this idea tbh
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August 29th, 2010 - 12:58pmI Am A Bit Weary About This Idea.
JJ
August 29th, 2010 - 12:55pmI’m very,very upset. But it sounds good, but it’s also ruined it abit
Anonymous
August 29th, 2010 - 12:55pmWe need more WHO
Alex
August 29th, 2010 - 12:40pmHm, I am not so sure on the idea :/
Simon
August 29th, 2010 - 12:21pmI actually like the idea of this, although if its a really brilliant cliff hanger the wait could be unbearable.
kyra
August 29th, 2010 - 12:11pmi agreee with rich evans 🙂
Rich Evans
August 29th, 2010 - 12:03pmGood idea would be even better if they gave us more episodes as well!
who crazy!
August 29th, 2010 - 11:56amWell this is what doctor who deserves