cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/9444706

After rumours galore, the writer, who helmed the BBC sci-fi from 2010 to 2017, will officially make his return for Ncuti Gatwa’s season.

Moffat said of his return: "Yes, OK, fair enough – apologies to everyone I’ve very slightly misled – I am in fact writing an episode of the series of Doctor Who. Exactly like I said I never would. What can I tell you?

"There was begging, there was pleading but finally Russell agreed to let me have another go – so long as I got out of his garden. Working with old friends and a brand new Doctor I couldn’t be happier.

“Sorry I was a bit reticent on the subject for so long. It was all part of an elaborate plan that would have delighted millions but at the last minute I forgot what it was.”

  • katy ✨
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    248 months ago

    he wrote some of the best rtd era episodes but what im most excited about is that it means there’s a bigger chance to get more moffat era characters and storylines. i really hope we see vastra and jenny again

      • Pope-King Joe
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        178 months ago

        Yes. We need more Strax. He’s hilarious!

        • Handles
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          38 months ago

          There are currently two series of audio Paternoster Gang boxsets out (one still ongoing) from Big Finish. Strax continues to deliver in those!

          • Pope-King Joe
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            18 months ago

            Oh man I’m gonna have to check those out. 😄

      • katy ✨
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        28 months ago

        yes! shamelessly i mostly just couldn’t remember his name or the paternoster gang’s name and i was on my phone when i wrote the comment. T_T

    • maegul (he/they)
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      98 months ago

      Yea for sure … Moffat episodes within RTD seasons was basically peak Dr Who right (though 11th, ss 5+6 are my personal favs).

    • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝OP
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      38 months ago

      i really hope we see vastra and jenny again

      Oooo I hadn’t thought about that. I bet he’s got a few ideas simmering away.

  • @Warl0k3
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    8 months ago

    As a writer, not showrunner, right? Right??

    • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝OP
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      88 months ago

      He is back writing a single episode. I imagine RTD will ask him back in the future as they clearly still get along.

      • katy ✨
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        58 months ago

        and then hopefully some episodes of the rebooted torchwood coughs

    • @Viking_Hippie
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      58 months ago

      The statement by Moffat himself would very strongly indicate so, yes.

      And I agree: while he’s a great writer and was a good to great Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies is the GOAT at both IMO and I hope he stays at the helm for many years!

      • @accideath
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        88 months ago

        I mean, Moffat wrote some of the best episodes of the RTD era and some of the worst of his own…

    • AlexisFR
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      58 months ago

      Don’t you want more BOOMARANGS in your TV show?

      • @Warl0k3
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        18 months ago

        Thank you for the reminder, I almost forgot to be angry about that today…

  • Charles Fort would be proud
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    78 months ago

    I’m kinda excited about this. Wonder if he’s actually doing the christmas episode as has been rumoured? Either way it’ll be good to see Moffat back!

  • Mr.Mofu
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    68 months ago

    Oh wow that pretty cool! Its also pretty cool that lemmy got its own Doctor who community, didnt know that!