Doctor Who writers and directors revealed

20 August 2018

'Doctor Who' has unveiled its team of writers and director for the new series.

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The science fiction favourite will return to BBC One in autumn with Jodie Whittaker at the helm of the TARDIS, and incoming showrunner Chris Chibnall has expressed his excitement at the variety of talent at his disposal.

He said: ""We have a team of writers who've been working quietly and secretly for a long time now, crafting characters, worlds and stories to excite and move you. A set of directors who stood those scripts up on their feet, bringing those ideas, visuals and emotions into existence with bravura and fun.

"Hailing from a range of backgrounds, tastes and styles, here's what unites them: they are awesome people as well as brilliant at their job. (It matters!) They love Doctor Who. And they've all worked above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to bring audiences something special, later this year."

Amongst the writers is former Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman, who opened up about what an honour it is to be involved.

She added: "I've always loved 'Doctor Who'. Getting the chance to write for this series hs definitely been a dream come true."

She's joined by the likes of Craft BAFTA winner Ed Hime, playwright Vinay Patel, 'Wentworth' writer Pete McTighe, and 'The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby' screenwriter Joy Wilkinson.

Right behind the camera, 'The Sins' and 'Teachers' director Sallie Aprahamian is excited to be stepping into the world of the Time Lord.

She added: "I watched the First Doctor from behind the sofa through my fingers, frightened and exhilarated. I was really delighted, as a fan and as a director, to be invited to work on the first female Doctor's series. What a brilliant time to be on the show!"

Joining across the series her will be Jennifer Perrott ('The Ravens'), Jamie Childs - who directed Jodie's reveal as the 13th Doctor - and Mark Tonderai, known for her work on projects like 'Gotham', 'Lucifer' and Jennifer Lawrence' 2012 thriller 'House at the End of the Street'.