Show will premiere on BBC America, Jan. 1.
“The Doctor is in prison serving an all-of-lives sentence from the Judoon,” says Chibnall.
“Meanwhile, back on earth, her friends Graham, Yaz, and Ryan are missing her.
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Theyve been there ten months, theres no sign, they feel like theyve been ditched by the Doctor.
They dont know whats happened to her and they spot a sighting of a Dalek on earth and investigate.
And complications ensue!”
“Hes obviously a very contemporary character and he just brings lots of stories,” says Chibnall.
He just grabs every scene with both hands and rinses it and thats what we love."
Sounds like a lot of fun!
How will the episode leave viewers feeling?
“I think its quite a rollercoaster of lots of different feelings,” says Chibnall.
“Because its a festive special, you want it to be full of everything.
So, theres a lot of action, theres humor, there are character moments.
“Were filming as we speak,” says Chibnall.
“Weve got lots of new characters, new monsters, some old ones coming back.
Were only a few weeks in.
Its very different, but we obviously have to work in a very different way, under COVID protocols.
So, its not without its challenges, but every series ofDoctor Whohas had its challenges.
At the moment, everybody’s smiling.”
Does Chibnall have an idea of when the new season will premiere?
“Yeah, Ive got an idea,” he says with a laugh.
As soon as finish it, I promise well put it on telly straight away.”
Watch the trailer for the festive episode ofDoctor Whobelow.
