Steven Moffat To Take Over Doctor Who From Russell T. Davies - From Series 5 Airing In 2010
We already knew that Doctor Who is going to take a break after this series finishes, with just four specials over the course of 2009 before a full fifth series airs during 2010. But now it has been announced that Russell T. Davies is leaving the show, with acclaimed writer Steven Moffat (pictured) taking over his role as lead writer and executive producer.
Davies was the man charged with, and credited with managing to, bringing the cult show back in a new updated format for the 21st century. He has now decided to leave, a decision which after the mediocrity of this latest series I am actually quite pleased with.
Moffat will now take over his duties from the end of this series, and foresee the development of the next full Who series, due to hit our screens in 2010. Moffat was already an integral part of the Whoniverse having written some of the best episodes from the first four series, including the brilliant Blink, with the strangely scary weeping angels, and the two-part The Empty Child which had one of the most endearing catchphrases in “Are you my mummy?”.
Steven Moffat told BBC News:
“My entire career has been a Secret Plan to get this job. I applied before but I got knocked back cos the BBC wanted someone else. Also I was seven. Anyway, I’m glad the BBC has finally seen the light, and it’s a huge honour to be following Russell into the best - and the toughest - job in television. I say “toughest” cos Russell’s at my window right now, pointing and laughing.”
Russell T. Davies meanwhile remarked:
“It’s been a delight and an honour working with Steven. I can’t wait to see where his extraordinary imagination takes the Doctor. Best of all, I get to be a viewer again, watching on a Saturday night!”
Russell has done wonders with bringing the show back from the dead, and reinvigorating what was in my opinion a very tired franchise. It’s now become must-see Saturday night viewing not only in the UK but for fans around the world.
However, I have loves Moffat’s work on the series so far and think his episodes have been probably the stand outs in every series so far, so who better to take on the mantle than him. I’m just gutted that this series has been a bit disappointing so far, and we’re then going to have to wait a whole year before the Doctor makes a triumphant return. Let’s just hope David Tennant stays in the role!
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