{"id":35860,"date":"2023-08-17T13:17:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T11:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1874779"},"modified":"2023-08-17T17:52:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:52:01","slug":"doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-2","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Who showrunner hints Yasmin Finney will return for season 14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> What does the future hold for Rose? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By David Craig\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 17 August 2023 at 11:17 AM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has seemingly implied that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">60th anniversary specials<\/a> guest star Yasmin Finney will also feature in season 14.<\/p>\n<p>The casting was big news when it broke last year, following Finney\u2019s star-making turn as Elle Argent in <a href=\"http:\/\/radiotimes.com\/netflix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Netflix<\/a>\u2018s LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/heartstopper-season-3-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heartstopper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fans were even more intrigued to learn that she would be playing a character named Rose; a name loaded with meaning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/doctor-who-season-14-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doctor Who<\/a> fans after the stories told with Billie Piper\u2019s former companion.<\/p>\n<p>Details are scarce on who exactly Finney\u2019s Rose is and what role she\u2019ll play in the narrative, but fans have speculated that she could be a recurring presence \u2013 and Davies\u2019s latest comments possibly confirm just that.<\/p> <p>Writing in <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorwhomagazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doctor Who Magazine<\/a> #594, which is on sale from today, the screenwriter said: \u201cI stand at the back of the studio. Millie catches my eye. We wave across the distance, but I don\u2019t step in. They\u2019re busy. Clock ticking. But around me, people are drawing in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The screenwriter continued: \u201cCrew, office staff, actors. It\u2019s been a week of goodbyes \u2013 Yasmin Finney wrapped a few days ago, big hugs, see you soon \u2013 but it all comes down to this. The last scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His comment noting that Finney \u201cwrapped a few days ago\u201d has been noted by interested fans, who are aware that filming on the 60th anniversary specials ended sometime ago, with subsequent Doctor Who work focusing on season 14.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/noble-family-a8c097b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/noble-family-a8c097b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=597%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/noble-family-a8c097b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/noble-family-a8c097b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/noble-family-a8c097b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1761551 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/noble-family-a8c097b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=618%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Yasmin Finney in Doctor Who\" title=\"Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Yasmin Finney in Doctor Who\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Yasmin Finney in Doctor Who.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Alistair Heap\/BBC Studios<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Therefore, if the Heartstopper actor and social media favourite only recently departed from the set, that would suggest that she does indeed feature in season 14 in some capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The BBC declined to comment on this story when approached by <a href=\"http:\/\/radiotimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been an arduous wait, but the new era of Doctor Who is almost upon us, kicking off with the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate, before newcomers Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson step into the limelight.<\/p>\n<p>The former is enjoying a banner year, which also includes a small supporting role in box office phenomenon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/movies\/barbie-movie-live-action-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barbie<\/a> and the final season of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/comedy\/sex-education-season-4-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sex Education<\/a>, which arrives next month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doctor Who Magazine #594 is on sale from today, Thursday 17th August 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--full\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% * (1200 \/ 847));\"> <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C425, 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C503, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=710%2C1006 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C574, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=810%2C1148 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C574, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=810%2C1148 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C785\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C785\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C878\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C878\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C578, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=816%2C1156 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C578, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=816%2C1156 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C788\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C788\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1874739 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/DWM-594-501878d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C878\" width=\"847\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Doctor Who Magazine #594\" title=\"DWM 594\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Doctor Who Magazine #594.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Panini<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Doctor Who is coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sci-Fi<\/a> coverage or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TV Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310, PLUS a \u00a310 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home \u2013\u00a0<a id=\"LPNoLPOWALinkPreview\" title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/?utm_term=evergreen-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/?utm_term=evergreen-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"0\">subscribe now<\/a>. <\/b><strong>For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to\u00a0<a id=\"OWA9c2f385a-6eb6-b9c6-fe51-ce8d41e7c9b5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/audio\/podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"0\">The Radio Times Podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> What does the future hold for Rose? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":35862,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14.jpg",2068,1379,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/doctor-who-showrunner-hints-yasmin-finney-will-return-for-season-14-2048x1366.jpg",2048,1366,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"What does the future hold for Rose?","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/35860"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}