Three new writers have jumped on board the TARDIS for Doctor Who’s Series 12, which the BBC says we will see in “early 2020”:
- Nina Metivier
- Maxine Alderton
- Charlene James
Also making their debut in 2020 are four new directors ready to travel through space and time:
- Nida Manzoor
- Emma Sullivan
- Jamie Magnus Stone
- Lee Haven Jones
In addition, three writers return from Series 11:
- Vinay Patel (“Demons of The Punjab”)
- Ed Hime (“It Takes You Away”)
- Pete McTighe (“Kerblam!”)
“We’re thrilled that Doctor Who continues to attract some of the most the most exciting and dynamic talent working in television,” said show runner Chris Chibnall in a statement. “Along with our returning faces, we’re excited to welcome new members to the Doctor Who family. The Doctor Who team is crammed with British television’s brightest writers and directors: we’ve adored working with them, and can’t wait to show you the explosive stuff they’ve created!”