As we approach the release of the colourised version of early Doctor Who story The Daleks, showrunner Russell T Davies has now seemingly confirmed that more colourisations of classic episodes are on the way.
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The colourised version of The Daleks will be a 75-minute feature-length story, having been re-edited from its original seven 25-minute episodes.
Now, speaking in an interview for this month's Doctor Who Magazine, Davies said: "Doctor Who is very busy and very mad, but it's been a constant source of joy for me and Phil that every couple of weeks we can return to The Daleks and see how it's coming along.
"I absolutely love it. I really think it validates everything we set out to do. And we're starting work on next year's already..."
Russell T Davies. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
As of now, we have no further information regarding next year's colourised story, but hopefully more details should be released in due course.
The colourised version of The Daleks is one of a number of Doctor Who projects being released as part of the show's 60th anniversary, with the celebrations culminating in three specials starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
Tennant said of the scene: "Every year that I was on Doctor Who, we did something for BBC Children in Need, so it only feels right to be doing something this year.
"Children in Need is a national tradition, it’s certainly a BBC tradition, and Doctor Who is part of that. I’m so glad we’re able to give Children in Need viewers this little extra treat."
Catherine Tate and David Tennant on the front cover of the December issue of Doctor Who Magazine. Doctor Who Magazine
The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine is available now. Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Classic episodes are available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
