April 30th 2024.
Fans of Doctor Who are in for a treat as the upcoming season is set to take them on a trip down memory lane. However, there is a slight twist – an episode featuring The Beatles without any of their famous songs. But don't worry, there's a good reason for it.
In just a few days, the much-awaited season 14 of the BBC series will hit our screens, with the return of showrunner Russell T Davies and the dynamic duo of the Fifteenth Doctor and new companion Ruby Sunday. The three of them recently attended the London premiere of the new season and spilled some exciting details about the first two episodes – Space Babies and The Devil's Chord.
During a Q&A session, Russell, who is 61 years old, shared the inspiration behind these episodes. For Space Babies, he mentioned seeing something about baby farms and came up with the idea of a baby farm run by babies. And for The Devil's Chord, he revealed that it was a friend's suggestion to use the Tardis to meet the legendary Beatles.
Speaking of the Fab Four, Russell recalled a conversation with director Sam Arbor, who said he would love to go back in time and meet the Beatles if he had the Tardis. And thus, the idea of featuring the iconic band in the series was born. However, there was one major obstacle – the expensive copyrights of their music. Even with a Disney budget, it was impossible to include their songs.
But the absence of their songs doesn't take away from the excitement of seeing the Doctor and Ruby blend right into the 1960s when they visit the band. And with Ncuti, Millie, and Russell as the dream team behind the scenes, it's bound to be an electric adventure for fans.
Speaking of new companions, it was revealed that Varada Sethu, known for her role in Andor, will be joining Ncuti and Millie in season 15. The trio teased that their new adventure with her will be the "hottest" yet and involve saving the universe.
However, there were rumors that Millie had been dropped from the show, which turned out to be false. Russell shared how it can be difficult to address these rumors and script leaks in today's social media-driven world. He explained that it's impossible to respond to every rumor and that sometimes, they are just baseless speculations.
The writer also pointed out how Doctor Who is a victim of its own success, and these rumors can be rough on the cast. But he reassured fans that once they watch the show, all the noise and drama fade away, and they get to enjoy the true essence of Doctor Who.
So mark your calendars, because the new season of Doctor Who premieres on May 11 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. And if you have any exciting stories, videos, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to reach out to The Agency entertainment team – they'd love to hear from you!
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