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submitted 7 months ago by Emperor@feddit.uk to c/doctorwho@lemmy.world

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/9444706

After rumours galore, the writer, who helmed the BBC sci-fi from 2010 to 2017, will officially make his return for Ncuti Gatwa's season.

Moffat said of his return: "Yes, OK, fair enough โ€“ apologies to everyone I've very slightly misled โ€“ I am in fact writing an episode of the series of Doctor Who. Exactly like I said I never would. What can I tell you?

"There was begging, there was pleading but finally Russell agreed to let me have another go โ€“ so long as I got out of his garden. Working with old friends and a brand new Doctor I couldn't be happier.

"Sorry I was a bit reticent on the subject for so long. It was all part of an elaborate plan that would have delighted millions but at the last minute I forgot what it was."

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[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 24 points 7 months ago

he wrote some of the best rtd era episodes but what im most excited about is that it means there's a bigger chance to get more moffat era characters and storylines. i really hope we see vastra and jenny again

[-] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 28 points 7 months ago
[-] popekingjoe@lemmy.world 16 points 7 months ago

Yes. We need more Strax. He's hilarious!

[-] halm@leminal.space 3 points 7 months ago

There are currently two series of audio Paternoster Gang boxsets out (one still ongoing) from Big Finish. Strax continues to deliver in those!

[-] popekingjoe@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Oh man I'm gonna have to check those out. ๐Ÿ˜„

[-] halm@sh.itjust.works 9 points 7 months ago

I for one welcome a return of our Paternoster Row overlords.

[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 7 months ago

yes! shamelessly i mostly just couldn't remember his name or the paternoster gang's name and i was on my phone when i wrote the comment. T_T

[-] maegul@lemmy.ml 8 points 7 months ago

Yea for sure ... Moffat episodes within RTD seasons was basically peak Dr Who right (though 11th, ss 5+6 are my personal favs).

[-] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 7 months ago

i really hope we see vastra and jenny again

Oooo I hadn't thought about that. I bet he's got a few ideas simmering away.

[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 12 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

As a writer, not showrunner, right? Right??

[-] Emperor@feddit.uk 7 points 7 months ago

He is back writing a single episode. I imagine RTD will ask him back in the future as they clearly still get along.

[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 7 months ago

and then hopefully some episodes of the rebooted torchwood coughs

[-] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago

RTD running main Doctor Who with 15, and Steven Moffat running the spinoff 8th Doctor Time War show with Paul McGann pls.

[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 7 months ago

as a sherlockian i still want a new sherlock series too :(

[-] Emperor@feddit.uk 1 points 7 months ago

Yes please!

[-] AlexisFR@jlai.lu 5 points 7 months ago

Don't you want more BOOMARANGS in your TV show?

[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Thank you for the reminder, I almost forgot to be angry about that today...

[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

The statement by Moffat himself would very strongly indicate so, yes.

And I agree: while he's a great writer and was a good to great Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies is the GOAT at both IMO and I hope he stays at the helm for many years!

[-] accideath@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

I mean, Moffat wrote some of the best episodes of the RTD era and some of the worst of his ownโ€ฆ

[-] halm@sh.itjust.works 7 points 7 months ago

I'm kinda excited about this. Wonder if he's actually doing the christmas episode as has been rumoured? Either way it'll be good to see Moffat back!

[-] Mr_Mofu@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 7 months ago

Oh wow that pretty cool! Its also pretty cool that lemmy got its own Doctor who community, didnt know that!

[-] halm@leminal.space 2 points 7 months ago

Welcome aboard Mr Moffut! ๐Ÿ˜„

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