Vinay Patel Archives

It turns out the Fugitive Doctor was pretty much created on the fly during the writing of the 5th episode with playwright Vinay Patel. "I think particularly because we had the Master at the start, people thought all our twists were done," showrunner Chris Chibnall exclusively told Radio Times "And you never do an episode five twist…[...]

We've gathered a truly stellar list of writers and illustrators, who have contributed their time and creativity for a wonderful cause. "Doctor Who and BBC Children in Need are a powerful combination, and Adventures in Lockdown is a book that celebrates the best of the Whoniverse – which is to say, the best in all of[...]

In addition, the upcoming series will see four new directors join the team: Nida Manzoor, Emma Sullivan, Jamie Magnus Stone, and Lee Haven Jones. Those seven will be joined by three writers returning from Series 11: Vinay Patel (Demons of The Punjab), Ed Hime (It Takes You Away), and Pete McTighe (Kerblam!). "We're thrilled that Doctor Who continues to[...]