Class (2016 TV series)
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Genre | |
Written by | Patrick Ness |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Executive producer | Steven Moffat |
Running time | 45 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | BBC Three |
Related | |
Doctor Who |
Class is an upcoming science fiction drama series, a spin-off from Doctor Who. It will consist of eight episodes, and is set to premiere on BBC Three in 2016.[1]
Premise
Episodes
Class will run for eight 45 minute episodes. The episodes will be written by Patrick Ness.[1]
Production
Development
On 1 October 2015, it was announced that a spinoff series from Doctor Who titled Class will be filmed in 2016 and broadcast later that year on BBC Three.[1] Steven Moffat will executive produce the series.[2]
Casting
Peter Capaldi, who plays the twelfth and current incarnation of the Doctor is in negotations to appear in the series.[2]
Filming
Class will begin filming in April 2016.[2]
Broadcast
On 8 January 2016 the series was picked up by BBC America.[3]
References
- ^ a b c The Doctor Who Team. "BBC Latest News – Doctor Who – Doctor Who Spin Off: Class". Doctor Who.
- ^ a b c Dowell, Ben (29 February 2016). "Doctor Who spin off Class begins filming in April 2016 and may feature Peter Capaldi". RadioTimes. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ Friedlander, Whitney (January 8, 2016). "BBC America Sets 'Doctor Who' Spinoff 'Class' for 2016". Variety.