Filming is already under way for the 15th run – even before season 14 has begun airing. <\/p>
The main focus for Doctor Who<\/a> fans right now is naturally the upcoming 60th anniversary specials \u2013 and the subsequent introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor for season 14.<\/p>\n But before those episodes have even aired, production is already well under way for the following <\/em>season of the show.<\/p>\n And now, returning showrunner Russell T Davies has confirmed how many episodes will be included in Gatwa\u2019s second run as the legendary Time Lord.<\/p> Writing in the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine<\/a>, Davies revealed that there are set to be nine instalments in season 15 \u2013 more than half of which he has already written and planned.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd meanwhile, we\u2019re filming the actual show!\u201d he wrote. \u201cBack on the streets of Cardiff, to shoot the NEXT series. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFive of the next nine scripts, finished and planned. So all of the excitement above is already in the past tense for us\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s one more episode than the more imminent 14th season, which will consist of eight \u2013 although it\u2019s worth noting that the Christmas special is not included in that total.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n We also now know the identity of the directors<\/a> for the show\u2019s 15th run, with acclaimed filmmaker Peter Hoar returning to the programme for the first time since he helmed the season six episode A Good Man Goes to War<\/a> in 2011.<\/p>\n Hoar has collaborated with Davies on his hit shows It\u2019s a Sin<\/a> and Nolly<\/a> in recent years, and will direct the second block of season 15 episodes, with Alex Pillai taking the reins for the first block.<\/p>\n \u201cThe third time\u2019s the charm!\u201d Davies said on being reunited with Hoar. \u201cHe\u2019s also famous and Emmy-nominated for that amazing third episode of The Last of Us.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter that, he could choose to work anywhere in the world \u2013 and he chose Cardiff! We win!\u201d<\/p> \n