A new rumour released on Twitter suggests that the BBC are considering a whole new spin-off series to air between Doctor Who season breaks, one that will not be a continuation of Class.
Martyn Vincent, founding member of The Bad Wilf Podcast, recently Tweeted:
Rumour and I stress, rumour. BBC worldwide is looking to produce a #DoctorWho spin-off, for when the show is off air. No, not Class
— Martyn Vincent (@BadWilf) May 31, 2017
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A new spin-off would almost certainly confirm the cancellation of Class after one series, an outcome that sadly most fans have been expecting after reports of such a move in the press earlier this year, despite assurances from the BBC and Steven Moffat that this wasn’t the case and no decision had been made.
Moffat said in April:
“We don’t know about that right now, we would love to get more Class made. We’re in a different world now of how television works, especially on channels [that are] basically online… Wait and see what’s going to happen… let’s just hope that Coal Hill gets another go.”
Why the younger fans, anyway younger fans could enjoy and 8th Doctor series. We need more onscreen adventures of him could be set during the time war in the events running up to the Night of the Doctor. Could go with the above but an 8th Doctor series would be more popular no more crap lile class.
Crippled from the outset by poor scheduling and promotion, the series’ first episode featuring Peter Capaldi received 660,000 views on the BBC iPlayer. Ratings stayed low throughout the show’s run despite gaining a positive reaction from many sections of the media and a nomination for TV Programme of the Year by the Diversity in Media Awards. None of Class‘ eight episodes made it into the weekly top 50 on-demand shows.
The Guardian wrote:
“Ever since the sad demise of Torchwood, Doctor Who fans have been looking for something to fill those fallow months when the TARDIS is away in another part of the galaxy and Who is missing from our screens. Now they might finally have it.”
While Den of Geek was positively glowing:
“Witty, energetic Doctor Who spin-off Class wears its influences well and gets a great deal right for its target audience.”
What any potential new show could be about has set tongues wagging, with suggestions including a separate Eighth Doctor series, a Clara/Ashildur series, a UNIT series or even the Paternoster Gang having their own show. With no details available beyond the hint of a rumour we are only left with the fun of speculation. Will Chris Chibnall take the helm? or Steven Moffat? Somebody else entirely? will it be adult orientated like Torchwood or child friendly like The Sarah Jane Adventures? Whatever the outcome, we can only hope that any potential new series receives the full support and backing of the powers that be.
“Time will tell.. it always does” - The Seventh Doctor.
Doctor Who returns tomorrow with The Lie of the Land, airing at 19:35 on BBC One and 9/8c on BBC America.
Sorry but it hasn’t exactly worked well so far (Sarah Jane/Torhwood/Class).
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Torcheood was amazing.
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*Torchwood
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It definately had its moments but at times lacked focus, especially early on when it was trying too hard to be ‘adult’.
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Sarah Jane Adventures was phenomenal as was torchwood. Class was quite poor.
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Tbf Torchwood WAS adult! It was the only decent spin off
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Sarah Jane Adventures went over quite well. I believe it would’ve continued if not for the death of Elizabeth Sladen. I wish they would run repeats of it where I live. Torchwood struggled with ratings cancelled after only a couple season. It returned in abbreviated miniseries form. I did not think it was as good.
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What are you talking about? Sarah Jane and Torchwood were both fantastic
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Didn’t even get to the end of Class it was so awful. Hope the next spin off is better!
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Please not a missy one. Can it be an 8th Doctor series please.
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I’d prefer a UNIT one tbh.
Vastra, Strax and Jenny could work, but if they went that route I feel they should market it more to the younger fans
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Why the younger fans, anyway younger fans could enjoy and 8th Doctor series. We need more onscreen adventures of him could be set during the time war in the events running up to the Night of the Doctor. Could go with the above but an 8th Doctor series would be more popular no more crap lile class.
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I’m not saying younger fans couldn’t enjoy the 8th Doctor. What I meant was I feel that if they went the route of Vastra, Strax and Jenny I feel it would appeal to more younger fans than it would adults.
I could get behind an 8th Doctor series if it focuses on Time War. Otherwise I’d be a bit meh about it in all honesty
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It would need be the Time War.
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Personally I’d still go the UNIT route tbh. But thats cause I enjoy the Osgood and Kate as characters and feel a lot could he done with them
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8th Doctor… Time War… ‘Nuff said.
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If not the 8th Doctor then I’d like a Paternoster gang spin off with special guests: Jago and Litefoot. 😊
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I’m thinking a Torchwood/UNIT spin-off.
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Wish they would just do McGann specials
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let’s hope they ask @bigfinish to put forward ideas. Their spin offs work!
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All bollocks, saw enough silly rumours during the twilight years. Believe nothing until it’s actually in the radio times TV guide
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River/11th Doctor.
I will never give up hope!
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but I thought Legends of Tomorrow was a spinoff…
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Please let it be a UNIT spin off!!!
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wrong. Bring Back torchwood https://t.co/ZJTKuey5o5
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More Torchwood please
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Stay away from the patnoster gang. Persue the unit spin off.
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I’ll believe it when I see it
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If it’s as crappy as Class, they should save themselves the bother🙄
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You must be fun at parties
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I’d like to see an anthology series set in The Who-Universe. Each episode could focus on a character or alien race or world from The Who-Universe.
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Eighth Doctor please!!!!
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8th Doctor please😱😆😎
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Please, not Clara and Lady Me. I’m really sick and tired of Clara. I’d rather see something with UNIT or the Paternoster gang. And I kinda liked Class.
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they need to get the main show back on track before thinking about spin offs. The Capaldi era is th… https://t.co/o79Vp0TIMA
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Paternoster gang or Ashildr and Clara please!!!
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Because the last spinoff did so well? 🙂
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I’m up for that as long as it’s UNIT (Though TBF @bigfinish are doing some AWESOME UNIT stories rig… https://t.co/AtMN3sLirO
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Hope it’s not the patoposter gang.
Unit would be. Best…
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I would DEFINITELY love to see @pauljmcgann onscreen and back at the TARDIS console again!
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Hopefully something Romana or other female Time Lord centered so they can lay off this “regenerate the Doctor as a woman” bollocks
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Thanks 🙂
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@Diamandahagan Random crazy idea for a spin-off. John Simms and Michelle Gomez stars in The Masters. *evil fanfare*
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I don’t think it would be anything with Jenna Coleman and Masie Williams. They seem to have other fish to fry.I hope its not the Osgood and Kate show. or Madame Vasta and Company. I would really, really like to see something featuring the 8th Doctor. Perhaps he could head something which would feature various past companions from time to time like Ace, Romana and Peri. Maybe even a glimpse Clara and Ashildr.
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