David Tennant Will Bring Back a Beloved Post-Show Tradition in Doctor Who

Doctor Who revives a beloved post-show tradition after a 12-year hiatus for David Tennant’s upcoming episodes.

The sci-fi series will celebrate its 60th anniversary by bringing back Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor, along with his companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate), for new adventures. The anniversary special will consist of three episodes that will air in November, marking 60 years since the show’s debut on television.

The official BBC Three account announced on Instagram that Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary will include special behind-the-scenes programs, confirming the speculation that Tennant had sparked in April. Check out the post here:

The series, titled Doctor Who: Unleashed, is a follow-up to Doctor Who Confidential, which ran from 2005 to 2011 and offered behind-the-scenes insights into the show. It will include interviews with the cast and crew, as well as footage from the production of the episodes. The series will be hosted by Steffan Powell, who is seen with Tennant in the post, and will air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer after each anniversary special.

Doctor Who Confidential was a behind-the-scenes series that accompanied the show from 2005 to 2011, starting with Christopher Eccleston’s first season. It revealed the production process of the show, with each episode focusing on specific aspects or details related to its preceding episode.

Some special episodes were also produced to cover important news, such as a tribute to Elizabeth Sladen, who played a classic companion, and an announcement of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor. Doctor Who Confidential is regarded as a valuable source of information and a fascinating glimpse into the making of the show.

The 60th anniversary is an ideal occasion to bring back the behind-the-scenes format for a new audience. The show is attracting more attention as it approaches the landmark, and many may be interested in seeing how the special episodes were produced. Moreover, some of the earlier episodes of Doctor Who Confidential also featured segments that explored the show’s history, so Unleashed may offer insights into the returning elements, such as Donna’s previous adventures and Neil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker.

A dedicated behind-the-scenes show gives audiences a deeper insight into how the Doctor’s adventures are created. There is no information on how Doctor Who: Unleashed will be available outside the UK, but it is possible that the show’s distribution deal with Disney+ could allow the streaming service to host the series for international viewers.

About Doctor Who

Doctor Who is a British sci-fi TV program produced by the BBC since 1963. The series aired from 1963-89 and was then again revived in 2005.

The program depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called “The Doctor,” an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. The Doctor explores the universe in a time-traveling spaceship called the TARDIS.  With various companions, the Doctor combats foes, saves civilizations, and helps people in need.

Over the years, many actors like Jodie Whittaker, William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, and Peter Davidson have played the Doctor. Hartnell was the first actor to be cast as Doctor Who.