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Doctor Who Spin-off “Class” by Patrick Ness
BBC Three today announces Class – a new 8×45 Doctor Who spin-off from the acclaimed young adult author Patrick Ness.
Class is a YA series set in contemporary London. Incredible dangers are breaking through the walls of time and space, and with darkness coming, London is unprotected. With all the action, heart and adrenalin of the best YA fiction (Buffy, Hunger Games), this is Coal Hill School and Doctor Who like you’ve never seen it before.
Steven Moffat says: “No one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we’re bringing his brilliant storytelling into Doctor Who. This is growing up in modern Britain – but with monsters!”
On his first television series, writer Patrick Ness says: “I’m astounded and thrilled to be entering the Doctor Who universe, which is as vast as time and space itself. There’s so much room there for all kinds of amazing stories, and to work with Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin to find a place to tell one of my own has been an absolute joy. I can’t wait for people to meet the heroes of Class, to meet the all-new villains and aliens, to remember that the horrors of the darkest corners of existence are just about on par with having to pass your A-Levels.”
Damian Kavanagh, Controller BBC Three, adds: “We’re excited to give Patrick Ness this opportunity to work with us at BBC Three and the Doctor Who family. Patrick understands young audiences and I’m delighted he will use his incredible skills as a storyteller to delight audiences on BBC Three. BBC Three will always innovate and offer opportunities for brilliant new talent.”
Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, adds: “I am thrilled that Patrick Ness is writing his first drama series for BBC Three. The combination of Patrick and Steven Moffat is an exciting partnership that has created a brilliant Doctor Who spin-off for our BBC Three audience.”
Class is executive produced by Steven Moffatt, Patrick Ness and Brian Minchin. It was commissioned by Damian Kavanagh, Controller of BBC Three, and Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning.
An 8×45 minute series is produced by BBC Cymru Wales in association with BBC Worldwide for BBC Three.
The series will film in and around Wales from spring 2016 and be on air next year.
Dalek the Supreme
October 2nd, 2015 - 2:49pmWell, it does sound interesting. I’ll give it a watch when it comes on, just to see how good it is.
skaroman
October 2nd, 2015 - 1:52pmSo Steven Moffat commissions this…
But no new Torchwood?
Zygon63
October 2nd, 2015 - 3:47pmThis will be much better than Torchwood…
Created and written by Patrick Ness – brilliant!!
Anonymous
October 2nd, 2015 - 10:11pmRTD owns the rights to Torchwood and is personally blocking it.
KORSAIR
October 2nd, 2015 - 12:23pmSounds interesting.
Anonymous
October 2nd, 2015 - 8:19amIf this goes well fingers crossed for missy and Clara spinoff
Zygon63
October 2nd, 2015 - 7:22amDon’t be worried everyone – Patrick Ness is a brilliant author. I suggest you read his ‘Chaos Walking’ trilogy, that’ll get rid of your fears for this spin-off…
slitheen97
October 2nd, 2015 - 7:00amReally looking forward to this 😀 strangely I was planning a story with a similar concept 😛
Doctor11
October 2nd, 2015 - 2:33amI will admit I don’t know if I’m excited or not
Marge Silbert
October 1st, 2015 - 11:42pmNot what I was expecting. Sounds like it will only be shown un Britain. What BBC AMERICA is that included? Would be interesting to watch.
100,000BC
October 1st, 2015 - 11:20pmI don’t know what to think. Part of me doesn’t like the idea of Coal Hill losing its “ordinary place” feel. Also most school-based shows end up really dull. The key to previous spin offs’ successes was having well-established lead characters from the show itself, who could lead a story well themselves. I’m still excited though as it’s too early to make rash judgements. We’ll have to see how it turns out!
sugardoc5
October 1st, 2015 - 11:18pmOK so I like the idea but I just hope they don’t make it to cheesy if that makes sense lol
So I don’t want kids that over act
Sounds good though can’t wait !!!!
Doyouhearthem?
October 2nd, 2015 - 6:37amIf you read Patrick Ness’ “More Than This”, you’ll realise how exciting this is. It will be perfectly tailored to a YA audience if Ness is doing it; he is perhaps the most vivid and experimental YA author about. There is not a sliver of a chance he can muck this up.
Dalek Smith
October 1st, 2015 - 11:16pmIan better make some sort of appearance in this
Doctor11
October 2nd, 2015 - 2:34amAgreed!
Obsie
October 2nd, 2015 - 8:40amThat would be a great notion, someone for the pupils to turn to and have believe them.
Dalek Smith
October 1st, 2015 - 11:12pmIn all honesty it sounds like something aimed at the “Tumbler Demographic” but I’ll give it a go cos you know, fandom loyalty and all that.
Alas the wait goes on for more live action Paul McGann and Power and Evil of the Daleks.
Doctor Rules
October 1st, 2015 - 11:12pmWell I’m disappointed. I stayed up for that!?! Goodnight everybody
Jamie
October 1st, 2015 - 11:10pmHmmm! Interesting! Could be very cool!
Doctorfan
October 1st, 2015 - 11:07pmYou mean I stayed up for that what the
Dalek Smith
October 1st, 2015 - 11:06pmSo it’s not an Eighth Doctor spin-off…
Damn.
The Doctor Returns
October 1st, 2015 - 11:05pmYay! New spin off!!!!!! 😀 Coal Hill spin-off! 🙂
Exterminator
October 1st, 2015 - 11:07pmOh god….. Class = More annoying kids! 🙁
The Doctor Returns
October 1st, 2015 - 11:41pmSadly but if its canon? 🙂 and if there might be monsters from DW in it? It might be older kids like 6th formers? After all they said something about A-Levels lol 🙂
bigwhofan
October 2nd, 2015 - 12:56amThey said it would be young adult orientated, so think 12A instead of Doctor Who’s typical PG rating
slitheen97
October 2nd, 2015 - 6:51amExterminator – unless they’re like the kids from SJA 🙂
mark Belsom
October 1st, 2015 - 11:03pmIs that it ????
RORY DOCTOR RIVER POND
October 1st, 2015 - 11:03pmInteresting! No idea what to expect
caolan
October 1st, 2015 - 11:02pmsimm to gomez mini episode
JasonisnotaRobot
October 1st, 2015 - 11:01pmSpin off!
Exterminator
October 1st, 2015 - 10:58pmK-9 is coming back?
The Doctor Returns
October 1st, 2015 - 10:57pmSutekh????
Doctor11
October 1st, 2015 - 10:56pmPlease be the new companion!
herobrine
October 1st, 2015 - 10:48pm?ti si tahw
Davros
October 1st, 2015 - 10:47pmhi
mark Belsom
October 1st, 2015 - 10:24pmWish they’d hurry up and make the announcement.
100,000BC
October 1st, 2015 - 10:21pmI can’t wait!!!
New companion?
Missing episodes?
Spin off?
I don’t know!!!!
Jake
October 1st, 2015 - 10:17pmI’m really hoping that it’s Rose getting her own spin-off show in the parallel universe- best companion ever!
Jake
October 1st, 2015 - 10:19pmOr it could be a new companion….
Jake
October 1st, 2015 - 10:20pmIf it is a new companion I bet it will be River Song…
The magicans apprentice
October 1st, 2015 - 10:16pmwhat does everyone think this is about ?