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| Written by | Chris Chibnall | ||
| Script editor | Fiona McAllister | ||
| Produced by | Nikki Wilson | ||
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| Music by | Segun Akinola | ||
| Series | Series 12 | ||
| Running time | 2 episodes, 59 and 50 minutes | ||
| First broadcast | 1 January 2020 | ||
| Last broadcast | 5 January 2020 | ||
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"Spyfall" is the two-part premiere of the twelfth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, first broadcast on BBC One on 1 January 2020 and set to conclude on 5 January 2020. It was written by showrunner and executive producer Chris Chibnall. The first episode was directed by Jamie Magnus Stone, and the second by Lee Haven Jones.
The episode stars Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, alongside Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill as her companions, playing Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan respectively.
Plot
Part 1
Part 2
Production
Development
"Spyfall" was written by showrunner and executive producer Chris Chibnall.[1] "Spyfall" is the first two-part episode that did not use separate titles for its episodes since "The End of Time" (2009–10).[2]
Casting
The episode sees the return of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor for her second full series.[3][4] Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill also reprise their roles as Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair and Yasmin Khan, respectively.[5][6]
Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry were cast in the two-part story,[7] with Henry portraying Daniel Barton,[8] and Stephen Fry as C, the head of MI6.[9]
Filming
Jamie Magnus Stone, who previously directed the fiftieth-anniversary minisode "The Last Day", directed the first block, which comprised the first and fifth episodes of the series.[10][11] Filming commenced on 23 January 2019.[12] Lee Haven Jones directed the second block, which comprised the second and third episodes.[13] Multiple countries were portrayed whilst filming in South Africa.[8]
Promotion
Broadcast and reception
Television
The first part of "Spyfall" aired on 1 January 2020, with the second part set to move to Doctor Who's regular Sunday timeslot on 5 January 2020.[14]
Cinema
The "Spyfall" two-part episode is set to be released in cinemas in the United States on 5 January 2020.[14]
Ratings
Critical reception
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References
- ^ "Doctor Who lands on Who Year's Day in Spyfall". BBC. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Nolan, Peter (2 December 2019). "Doctor Who will return in… "Spyfall"". Blogtor Who. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ Royce, Jordan (17 November 2018). "DOCTOR WHO: BBC Confirm Series 12 to Broadcast in 2019". Starburst Magazine. Starburst Publishing Limited. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ Jeffrey, Morgan (7 December 2018). "Jodie Whittaker confirms she'll be back for Doctor Who series 12". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker won't return for a new series until 2020". BBC. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ Fullerton, Huw (9 December 2018). "Doctor Who series 12 WILL be delayed to 2020". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Stephen Fry and Sir Lenny Henry CBE to appear in series 12!". BBC. 20 November 2019.
- ^ a b Laford, Andrea (12 December 2019). "Doctor Who Spyfall, Parts 1 and 2: new information from Doctor Who Magazine". Cultbox. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Stephen Fry". IMDB. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "CV". Darryl Hammer. 2017-08-09. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Laford, Andrea (20 March 2019). "Doctor Who Series 12: Block 1 actress discovered". Cultbox. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Harp, Justin (24 January 2019). "Doctor Who kicks off series 12 filming with first-look at Jodie Whittaker and cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Doctor Who Series 12: new directors discovered". CultBox. 20 May 2019.
- ^ a b Joest, Mick (2 December 2019). "Doctor Who Season 12 Premiere Date Reveal Makes The Wait Less Agonizing". CinemaBlend. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
External links
- "Spyfall, Part 1" at the BBC Doctor Who homepage
- "Spyfall, Part 2" at the BBC Doctor Who homepage
- "Spyfall" on Tardis Wiki, the Doctor Who Wiki
- "Spyfall - Part One" at IMDb
- "Spyfall - Part Two" at IMDb