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Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor

2013 · 31 min

A cheerful live TV event full of fan excitement, backstage chatter and a big reveal that keeps you smiling.

Directed by: Simon Staffurth
Genres: Documentary, Science fiction
Starring: Zoë Ball, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman

Overview: Zoe Ball hosts a live celebration in which the next actor to land Doctor Who's lead role is revealed, in the company of former cast members and celebrity fans.

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Directed by: Simon Staffurth
Genres: Documentary, Science fiction
Starring: Zoë Ball, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman

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Themes: media
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Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
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