The primary unique content material to land within the BBC iPlayer “Whoniverse” might be Tales of the TARDIS, a model new six-part sequence that reunites beloved basic Physician Who duos, as they board a really particular TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage by house and time.
From 1 November, The Whoniverse will change into the official title, and devoted house, for all reveals throughout the orbit of Physician Who which is able to dwell on BBC iPlayer with over 800 episodes of Physician Who and every bit of Physician Who content material.
Every episode will function a Physician Who duo, with model new scenes written by present showrunner Russell T Davies, and former Physician Who writers Phil Ford and Pete McTighe — woven along with basic episodes to create a feature-length omnibus episode. The actors step again into character to mirror on their adventures and within the course of they uncover one thing new, leaving viewers with a brand new perception into the story of every timeless pair.
“The phrase Whoniverse was invented by followers, so it’s time to provide it official standing,” Davies stated in a press launch. “And Tales of the TARDIS is likely one of the best delights of my profession – to see outdated Medical doctors and companions reunited, nonetheless combating the nice combat, is an ideal technique to have fun the Physician’s sixtieth birthday!”
The pairs reprising their roles are Maureen O’Brien and Peter Purves, Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury, Katy Manning and Daniel Anthony, Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant, and Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred.
Tales of the TARDIS: The Curse of Fenric
The Physician and Ace meet once more and bear in mind their battle in opposition to an historic evil in World Warfare Two the place a Viking curse is bringing the useless again to life.
Tales of the TARDIS: The Time Meddler
Steven and Vicki meet once more and bear in mind their first journey battling a time-travelling Monk about to vary the course of historical past in 1066.
Tales of the TARDIS: The Three Medical doctors
Jo Jones and Clyde Langer meet once more as she remembers when the Time Lords summoned three Medical doctors to combat an superior adversary from Gallifrey’s previous.
Tales of the TARDIS: Vengeance on Varos
The Physician and Peri meet once more and bear in mind their battle on the mining planet Varos: a world that entertains its individuals with sadistic TV broadcasts.
Tales of the TARDIS: The Thoughts Robber
Jamie and Zoe meet once more and bear in mind their encounter with robots, clockwork troopers and Medusa in a Land of Fiction ruled by a mysterious grasp.
Tales of the TARDIS: Earthshock
The Physician and Tegan meet once more and bear in mind their terrifying journey in opposition to the Cybermen to avoid wasting the Earth… and the good friend they misplaced alongside the best way.
UK viewers can uncover Tales of the TARDIS when The Whoniverse launches on 1 November, with the intensive again catalogue of Physician Who and extra.