Fright night goes into warp drive
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Doctor Who
A lot has happened in Doctor Who since the world’s most famous Time Lord was last on our television screens.
Jodie Whittaker, the Yorkshire-born actress who has played the time-travelling doctor since 2017, announced in July that she will be leaving the BBC sci-fi drama following the upcoming series and a trio of specials next year.
Showrunner Chris Chibnall is also set to leave the programme to be replaced by Russell T Davies, who was behind the revival of the show back in 2005.
In the meantime, there’s the small matter of the latest series to get through, which reunites Whittaker with travelling companion Mandip Gillh. They are joined by a new character, played by comedian John Bishop.
There has been a lot of hype (and some clever trailers) leading up to this new series, so we already know the Weeping Angels and the Sontarans are making a comeback, and we can expect the return of the Ood and the Cybermen, as well as some new baddies and special guest appearances.
So what about the opening episode, The Halloween Apocalypse? Well, we know it’s Halloween and that right across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring.
From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life of Dan Lewis is about to change forever.
Why is the Doctor on the trail of the fearsome Karvanista? And what is the Flux? We’re about to find out.