First up, there\u2019s the swashbuckling Legend of the Sea Devils<\/a>, followed by Jodie Whittaker\u2019s farewell episode this autumn \u2013 and in a new interview Strevens has opened up about how one planned special turned into two, as well as what fans can expect from the \u201cmassive, feature-length\u201d regeneration story.<\/p> \u201cWhen they approached Chris, saying \u2018We\u2019d love you to do one more \u2013 we know the production schedule\u2019s really tight, but what do you think about doing a special for the centenary of the BBC?\u2019, it was a no-brainer,\u201d Strevens told Doctor Who Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe final story is a massive, feature-length epic \u2013 it was huge to shoot \u2013 with lots of surprises for fans of all ages. Jodie gets a really good send-off. I think it will push everybody\u2019s buttons.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd the fact the BBC asked us for it to be part of their centenary celebrations \u2013 I think that just underlines the iconic nature of the show.\u201d<\/p>\n Currently little is known about the centenary special, with rumours suggesting that Sacha Dhawan\u2019s Master and Jo Martin\u2019s Fugitive Doctor could return to tie together all the strands of Jodie Whittaker\u2019s time on Doctor Who.<\/p>\n While Strevens\u2019 comments imply that the special may be longer than usual \u2013 anything between an hour and 90 minutes seems likely \u2013 all we actually know for sure is that the episode will co-star Mandip Gill\u2019s Yaz, and will focus on Whittaker\u2019s regeneration into the next Doctor, the casting of whom is still a mystery.<\/p>\n \u201cJodie\u2019s also very excited about who the next incumbent of the TARDIS is,\u201d Strevens said.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s that great thing, I think, of being able to hand the baton on. That\u2019s lovely for each actor who plays the part \u2013 you\u2019re a custodian and, like all of us who make the show, you want to make sure you\u2019ve left it in a good enough place to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n Later, he added: \u201cIt meant a lot to Jodie to know that she would regenerate \u2013 it\u2019s lovely to pass that on.\u201d<\/p>\n Altogether, it sounds like the Doctor Who era of Strevens, Whittaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall is going out with a bang. Fans may need the next six months or so to prepare themselves\u2026<\/p>\n DWM celebrates 40 years of the Fifth Doctor!![\""Mandip\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/doctor-yaz-4a7c914.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"doctor-yaz\"\\"\/")
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