Series 7 - What we know so far (Spoilers)

Series 7 is drawing ever closer, and with no official release date yet, I think it's time we looked at what we have got and see if we can pick it apart for clues. So, without further adieu here is everything we know so far.

Airdate

• Autumn 2012 - Part 1 (5 episodes + Christmas special)
• Early 2013 - Part 2 (8 episodes)

Rumour - possible airdate is Saturday 25 August 2012. Filming began March 20, 2012.

Official Description
This series will see the last days of the Ponds with Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill returning for their final, rollercoaster voyage with the Doctor. Amy and Rory have been at the Doctor’s side for more than two series but what will he do after their heartbreaking departure?

Series 7 will then see a dramatic turn of events when The Doctor meets a new friend.

Prepare yourselves for thrills, adventures and dramatic surprises as the show builds towards its enormous, climactic 50th anniversary year. Fourteen big, blockbuster-movie episodes – each a brand new epic adventure featuring new monsters and some familiar foes as you’ve never seen them before.

Main Cast

• Matt Smith - The Doctor
• Karen Gillan - Amy Pond (5 episodes)
• Arthur Darvill - Rory Pond (5 episodes)
• Jenna Louise-Coleman - Clara (Christmas special + 8 episodes)

Returning Cast

• Alex Kingston - River Song (Episode 5)

Guest Cast

• Mark Williams -- Brian Williams (episode 2 & 4)
• David Bradley -- Solomon (episode 2)
• Rupert Graves -- (episode 2)
• Riann Steele -- Queen Nefertiti (episode 2)
• Ben Browder -- Sheriff (episode 3)
• Dominic Kemp -- Kahler-Mas (episode 3)
• Adrian Scarborough -- Kahler Jax (episode 3)
• Garrick Hagon (episode 3)
• Rob Cavazos -- Walter (episode 3)
• Andrew Brooke -- The Reckoner (episode 3)
• Steven Berkoff -- Mr Shanks (episode 4)
• Jemma Redgrave -- Kate Stewart (episode 4)
• Michael McShane - Dr Grayle (episode 5)

Monsters

• The Daleks (Episode 1)
• Robots (Episode 2)
• The Reckoner (Episode 3)
• Cubes (Episode 4)
• The Weeping Angels (Episode 5)

Note: Other notes: Producer Marcus Wilson said that a couple of old classics from the 60′s and 70′s will return but will be “moved on a bit.” One of the rumoured monsters is revealed in this post. Caroline Skinner possibly hinted that the Zygons will be back. Reports of the Ice Warriors have also been rife.

Writers

• Steven Moffat (5 episodes + Christmas special)
• Chris Chibnall (2 episodes)
• Toby Whithouse (1 episode)
• Mark Gatiss (1 episode)
• Neil Cross (1 episode)
• Steve Thompson (1 episode)
• Jon Fay (1 episode TBC)

Notes: Moffat has said it is unlikely that there are any two-parters this series.

Trailer(s)


Episodes
701. ... of the ...



Written by Steven Moffat. Directed by Nick Hurran.

Moffat says the first episode will be a bit like the movie Die Hard and teased the title as [Spoiler] of the [Spoilers]. Most likely it will be “[Something] of the Daleks” given the title tradition and the fact they feature. Part-set in Ancient China with The Doctor is given a task to complete by the Chinese Emperor. According to Caroline Skinner, it will feature “Every Dalek known to man.”

702. ... on a ...


Written by Chris Chibnall. Directed by Saul Metzstein

The episode title has been teased as [Spoilers] on a [Spoiler]. The Daily Star reported it as Dinosaurs On A Spaceship. The story will supposedly see the Doctor, Amy and Rory land on a spaceship inhabited by prehistoric monsters.

Chibnall’s first of two stories is said to contain one of the biggest sets Doctor Who has ever had (although Moffat’s opener later surpassed it). Part of the story appears to be set in Ancient Egypt and also features Queen Nefertiti, Rory’s dad, and robots.

Guest starring: Mark Williams (Brian Williams), David Bradley (Solomon), Rupert Graves (Riddell), Riann Steele (Queen Nefertiti), Rudi Dharmalingam (ISA Worker).

703. The Gunslinger (Working title)


Written by Toby Whithouse. Directed by Saul Metzstein

Whithouse’s latest episode takes place in America’s old west, where the Doctor will face a cyborg called the Reckoner. Filming took place in Almeria, Spain.

Guest starring: Ben Browder (Sheriff), Adrian Scarborough (Kahler Jax), Dominic Kemp (Kahler-Mas), Garrick Hagon, Rob Cavazos (Walter), Andrew Brooke (The Reckoner) and Joanne McQuinn (Sadie).

704. Cubed (Working title)


Written by Chris Chibnall. Directed by Douglas Mackinnon.

The Doctor investigates mysterious black cubes that have fallen to modern day earth. These cubes cause illness on unsuspecting victims, including the Doctor. UNIT return along with a character called Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) who may be the late Brigadier’s daughter.

Guest starring: Mark Williams (Brian Williams), Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), Steven Berkoff (Mr Shanks), Selva Rasalingam (Ranjit)

705. Untitled (Mid-series finale)


Written by Steven Moffat. Directed by Nick Hurran.

Amy and Rory’s last ever episode and will also feature the return of River Song. The story will take place in 30s New York with filming on location. They will face the Weeping Angels for a “final encounter.” Karen Gillan said that Amy dying is a possibility. Moffat has promised a “heartbreaking” end and “Not everybody gets out alive – and I mean it this time!”

Filming reports: Central Park, More Central Park, Tudor City, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Big Rory Spoilers, Cemetery Set Report (Big spoilers)

Guest starring: Alex Kingston (River), Michael McShane (Dr Grayle), Rob David (Sam Garner), Bentley Kalu (Sophisticated Hood).

7X. Christmas Special


Written by Steven Moffat.

Introduction of the new companion. “The Doctor is going to meet someone very new in the very last place he could ever have expected…”

70?. Untitled

Written by Mark Gatiss

Gatiss confirmed he pitched the story idea to Steven Moffat late 2011. He revealed his episode contains the words ‘meat’, ‘klaxon’ and ‘Vienna’.

711.


Written By Neil Cross. Directed by Jamie Payne

A removed Wikipedia edit claimed the story was called The Hider in the House, but as the site can be edited by anyone, it is not exactly the most trustworthy source. The story appears to be a historical, possibly Victorian-era. The Doctor has a wardrobe change, wearing a brown jacket with waistcoat underneath. According to the Daily Mail, Dougray Scott will be guest starring.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott, Kemi-Bo Jacobs (Hila Tacorian)

713. Series 7 finale

Written by Steven Moffat

Series finale.

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and that's all folks! I'll update this as we learn more! ^^

River only shows up in one episode? I AM DISAPPOINT, GUISE.

Mostly, for this coming series I'm wondering about how the departure of Amy and Rory will be handled. I really wouldn't like to see either of them get killed off, but if one does I suspect it may be Rory. Moffat saying that he means it this time that not everyone gets out alive makes me wonder if this'll be the time Rory dies and doesn't get mysteriously revived.

Of course, no matter what happens I'll be sure to bring my box of tissues.

quote Millennium Master

Also I believe it's now safe to say Episode one is set to be called Asylum of the Daleks.

Is there a source for that?

quote Millennium Master

quote Narphinean

quote Millennium Master

Also I believe it's now safe to say Episode one is set to be called Asylum of the Daleks.

Is there a source for that?

Here's the Source.[/div]

Yay, thanks

Of course, now I want to know why it's called Asylum of the Daleks. Sounds like they've found a place the Doctor can't chase them out of.

More details for you all on the episode written by Mark Gatiss, who wrote episodes such as The Unquiet Dead, Victory of the Daleks and, more recently, Night Terrors.

• It will be directed by Douglas Mackinnon
• Guest star David Warner, alongside Liam Cunningham
• Story will be "massive"

Not much to go on, but details all the same!

quote Opening Post

Written by Steven Moffat. Directed by Nick Hurran.

Amy and Rory’s last ever episode and will also feature the return of River Song. The story will take place in 30s New York with filming on location. They will face the Weeping Angels for a “final encounter.” Karen Gillan said that Amy dying is a possibility. Moffat has promised a “heartbreaking” end and “Not everybody gets out alive – and I mean it this time!”

Filming reports: Central Park, More Central Park, Tudor City, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Big Rory Spoilers, Cemetery Set Report (Big spoilers)

Not sure if this has been pointed out yet, but I think some of the things here imply that Rory might die. Someone dying is already strongly hinted to, and "Big Rory Spoilers" in the filming reports.

Also I've been reading that there will be not one but two Mark Gatiss episodes, one of which will feature the lesbians Jenny and Madame Vastra and the Sontaron Strax and real life mother and daughter Dame Diana Rigg and Rachael Stirling.

By the looks of the robots in the picture with The Doctor and David Bradley it's doubtful they are Cybermen.