GOOD OMENS renewed for third and final season at Amazon

Amazon Prime Television have greenlit a third and final season of the Good Omens TV series, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and the late Sir Terry Pratchett.

The first season was released in 2019 and was a critical and commercial success, adapting the original 1990 novel. The second season was released in 2022 and saw Gaiman developing an original story based on some ideas he'd discussed with Terry over the decades. This third season will adapt a firmer idea that Pratchett and Gaiman had developed for a sequel novel but never gotten around to putting on paper.

Gaiman will once again serve as showrunner and executive producer, with production due to begin in Scotland in the coming months. David Tennant and Martin Sheen once again return to play the demon Crowley and the angel Aziraphale.

New DOCTOR WHO 60th anniversary specials trailer unveiled

The BBC has unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming trilogy of special episodes which will celebrate Doctor Who's 60th anniversary.

The trailer sees the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) - who for unclear reasons has the exact same face and personality as his tenth incarnation - arriving on contemporary Earth to find the planet in danger (as per usual). A key to the puzzle lies with his former companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate), but the last time they met, the Doctor had to wipe her memory of him to save her life. Should she remember who he is, the results could be fatal.

The trailer confirms the return of Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), the head of UNIT, and also the arrival on Earth of the mysterious Beep the Meep (voiced by Miriam Margoyles) and their alien pursuers. Also appearing in this trilogy is a mysterious toyshop owner (Neil Patrick Harris), who appears to be an old acquaintance of the Doctor.

The Fourteenth Doctor has to save the planet, stop his companion's head exploding and pave the way for the arrival of his fifteenth incarnation (to be played by Ncuti Gatwa), all in just three episodes.

Doctor Who returns to the BBC and, internationally, Disney+, around the time of the anniversary on 23 November, although precise airdates have yet to be confirmed. As well as the three new episodes, there will be a Christmas special around 25 December before an eight-episode full season airs in the spring.

DOCTOR WHO gets 60th anniversary episode titles and new trailer

The BBC has unveiled a short trailer for its upcoming Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials. The BBC will air three special episodes in November to commemorate the anniversary, and now we know what they're called.

The first episode is called The Star Beast and sees the newly-regenerated Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) arriving on contemporary Earth, confused as hell as to why his new incarnation looks identical to his tenth. The Doctor is drawn into a conflict between the cute Beep the Meep and the monstrous Wrarth Warriors, who are pursuing the fluffball for reasons unknown. Also involved is the Doctor's former companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate), her daughter Rose (Yasmin Finney) and grandfather Wilfred Mott (the late Bernard Cribbins, in his final Doctor Who appearance).

The second episode is called Wild Blue Yonder and sees the Doctor and Donna confront a mysterious showman (Neil Patrick Harris).

The third episode is called The Giggle and nobody is talking about that one. It's presumed that this episode will explain why the Fourteenth Doctor resembles the Tenth, and will see his regeneration into the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa).

All three episodes are written by Russell T. Davies and directed by Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley and Chanya Button respectively.

We won't have to wait too long for more Doctor Who, either. The Fifteenth Doctor will get his first full outing in the Doctor Who Christmas Special (the first since 2017), presumed to be aired on Christmas Day this year, and then Series 14 proper, consisting of eight episodes, will follow in early 2024 and see the Fifteenth Doctor joined by new companion Ruby Sunday, to be played by Millie Gibson.

Multiple DOCTOR WHO specials for 60th Anniversary confirmed

It's been rumoured for a while, but it's now been seemingly confirmed that we will be getting multiple Doctor Who special episodes for the 60th Anniversary in 2023.

Previously a single special written by returning Russell T. Davies and directed by Capaldi-era favourite Rachel Talalay had been confirmed, with David Tennant returning as the Doctor (in an unspecified manner) and Catherine Tate and Bernard Cribbins returning as former companions Donna and Wilfred. Yasmin Finney had also joined the cast as Rose Temple-Noble, believed to be the daughter of Donna and husband Shaun.

New shots confirm that Chanya Button is directing "Episode 3," suggesting that there will be at least three specials in total. Button is a newcomer to Who, but has previously directed for World on Fire, The Spanish Princess and Whitstable Pearl.

Production of the specials began in May and is expected to continue for some weeks. There will then be a pause before shooting of Series 14 proper begins in October or November, with Ncuti Gatwa taking up his role as the Doctor. Gatwa's involvement in the specials is unclear, although he has so far not been spotted on set, suggesting that Tennant will play the Doctor for all three specials before Gatwa takes over full-time. Gatwa is currently shooting the Barbie live-action movie as well as the fourth season of his Netflix series, Sex Education.

Previously, Russell T. Davies had indicated that his first episode would air during the 60th Anniversary of the show, which does not fall until November 2023. However, rumours have been swirling in recent weeks that the specials may start airing some time before that. The BBC have not commented on these reports.

The next confirmed episode of Doctor Who is the "BBC Centenary Special," which will air in October this year as part of the BBC's 100th anniversary programming. The 90-minute special will be Jodie Whittaker's swansong as the Thirteenth Doctor and see her departure from the show, along with showrunner Chris Chibnall and companions Dan (John Bishop) and Yasmin (Mandip Gill).

David Tennant and Catherine Tate to return to DOCTOR WHO for the 60th Anniversary

The BBC has formally confirmed that former Doctor Who regulars David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning to Doctor Who for the 60th Anniversary in November 2023.

David Tennant played the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, becoming arguably the most popular actor to play the role since Tom Baker (who played the Fourth Doctor from 1974 to 1981). Catherine Tate played his companion Donna Noble, debuting in the 2006 Christmas Special and returning regularly in Series 4 in 2008. Her last appearance came in Tennant's swansong, the special The End of Time, in 2010. Tennant's last appearance was in the 50th Anniversary special The Day of the Doctor in 2013, where he starred alongside Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith.

Returning showrunner Russell T. Davies is penning the 60th Anniversary Special, which is also expected to mark the first full episode for Ncuti Gatwa as the Fourteenth Doctor. Davies would not be drawn on how Tennant and Tate will return, encouraging speculation that it might be a dream, a flashback or a parallel universe. It's also not entirely clear if they are returning for the 60th Anniversary Special itself, or possibly a separate special or episode airing as part of the same celebrations.

It is so far unknown if the other Doctors of the modern age - Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker - are returning for the anniversary as well.

UPDATE: Actor Yasmin Finney (Heartstoppers) has also been cast for the 60th Anniversary, playing a character called Rose. Russell T. Davies often has characters called Rose in his drama, including the co-lead in Bob & Rose and, of course, Rose Tyler in his first stint in Doctor Who. It is unclear if this new character is a guest star or the new regular companion.

RUMOUR: David Tennant returning for DOCTOR WHO's 60th anniversary

Multiple Doctor Who fan sites of differing levels of credibility are citing rumours that David Tennant will return for the 60th anniversary special in 2023. This special will also mark the return of former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies for a second stint in charge of the franchise.

The reports seem to be divided on whether Tennant is returning as the Tenth Doctor in a multi-Doctor special - as he did in 2013 for the 50th anniversary special, The Day of the Doctor - or if he is returning as the Doctor, with the Fourteenth Doctor sharing a face with his Tenth incarnation. The idea of the Doctor being able to "return" to using old appearances was floated in The Day of the Doctor, with Tom Baker taking up the role of "The Curator," a far-future incarnation of the Doctor who has chosen to reuse the Fourth Doctor's face.

Although the idea seems somewhat fanciful, and may be possibly sparked by the idea of Davies reassembling a "dream team" of former Doctor Who personnel to work on the next series, including Phil Collinson, Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner, it's not completely insane. Davies has confirmed that his first episode will be the 60th anniversary special, which presumably will have to introduce the Fourteenth Doctor whilst also celebrating the show's history, which may be irreconcilable requirements. By having the Thirteenth Doctor "degenerate" into a previous incarnation, or a new incarnation that looks the same, this minimises the amount of introductory work needed whilst also possibly introducing a mystery that could form the backbone of the 60th special.

The reports do seem to agree that Tennant's return, if it's happening, will be brief, limited to potentially the 60th anniversary special alone and maybe a few subsequent episodes, with a full-time, brand-new Fifteenth Doctor due to pick up the reigns thereafter.

It may also be that a "degeneration" into a prior incarnation allows Davies to pay homage to the show's history without engaging in a full multi-Doctor special. Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston and Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi have seemingly ruled themselves out of returning, and it's questionable if Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker would return immediately in her very next episode. That only leaves Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, who has always said he'd be happy to return to the role if required.

As usual, take with a grain of salt until the news is formally confirmed. With filming due to start on the next batch of episodes in the spring, it'll be hard to keep news of who is returning under wraps for long.