It’s officially autumn so it’s absolutely fine to start getting excited about the Doctor Who special that is set to air over the Christmas and New Year period
For Whovians in Bristol, there’s even more reason to be excited – and afraid – ahead of the special episode that was filmed before lockdown.
Because filming took place in Bristol almost a year ago now, in October 2019, and featured The Doctor's arch enemy, The Daleks, in the city.
Scenes for the Christmas/New Year special took place at Clifton Suspension Bridge - delighting fans who happened to be in the area as the evil metal creatures were pictured at the landmark.
It means more West Country links for The Doctor after scenes for the last series, which air earlier this year, were filmed up the M5 at Gloucester Cathedral featuring current Time Lord Jodie Whittaker and the Judoon.
And while firm details are unclear – it’s rumoured that John Barrowman will return as Captain Jack after a surprise appearance in the last series – fans have been promised a treat.
The voice of the Daleks – actor Nicholas Briggs – has spoken to RadioTimes.com ahead of the episode, which is called Revolution of the Daleks.
He said he had finished his work on the episode and added: “So I think it will be a great gift to Doctor Who fans and a lovely, lovely bit of Doctor Who at Christmastime, or round about whenever it’s going to be.”
The last series of Doctor Who saw major revelations about The Doctor's past and it is unclear how the pandemic has affected filming of the 13th series and whether fans will have to wait until 2022 for the next full series.
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