Dec 18, 2023
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imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me (2023)

imagine... follows celebrated British TV writer Russell T Davies as he prepares to return as the showrunner of Doctor Who – with two Doctors and bigger ambitions.

Category

Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

BBC One BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions BBC

Russell T Davies

Self

Ncuti Gatwa

Self

David Tennant

Self

Helena Bonham Carter

Self

Olly Alexander

Self

Sally Wainwright

Self

Caitlin Moran

Self

Alan Yentob

Self

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