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Doctor Who actors spotted filming in central Bristol | Doctor Who actors spotted filming in central Bristol |
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The programme, which is almost 60 years old, was being filmed in central Bristol | The programme, which is almost 60 years old, was being filmed in central Bristol |
The programme, which is almost 60 years old, was being filmed in central Bristol | The programme, which is almost 60 years old, was being filmed in central Bristol |
Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Neil Patrick Harris have been seen filming in Bristol for the show's 60th anniversary episode. | Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Neil Patrick Harris have been seen filming in Bristol for the show's 60th anniversary episode. |
It was the first time Harris has been seen on set since his involvement was announced yesterday. | It was the first time Harris has been seen on set since his involvement was announced yesterday. |
During filming, Tennant could be seen in his classic trench coat protecting the occupants of a car, while crowds of people were running away. | During filming, Tennant could be seen in his classic trench coat protecting the occupants of a car, while crowds of people were running away. |
The show celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2023. | The show celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2023. |
It was recently revealed that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will be taking over from Jodie Whittaker to become the show's 14th Doctor. | It was recently revealed that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will be taking over from Jodie Whittaker to become the show's 14th Doctor. |
But mystery surrounds Tennant's involvement - having previously played the role between 2005 and 2010. | But mystery surrounds Tennant's involvement - having previously played the role between 2005 and 2010. |
Wrecked plane parts have been brought onto the set | Wrecked plane parts have been brought onto the set |
Neil Patrick Harris was seen dancing around during shots of crowds fleeing | Neil Patrick Harris was seen dancing around during shots of crowds fleeing |
Eager fans crowded into Baldwin Street and Clare Street in the centre of Bristol to watch the production. | Eager fans crowded into Baldwin Street and Clare Street in the centre of Bristol to watch the production. |
During filming, some cars were set on fire, and vehicles bearing the logo of Unit, a fictional United Nations agency, have also been spotted. | During filming, some cars were set on fire, and vehicles bearing the logo of Unit, a fictional United Nations agency, have also been spotted. |
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Jack Trestrail, from Bristol, got up early to see filming taking place. | Jack Trestrail, from Bristol, got up early to see filming taking place. |
"Its a really exciting spirit, the last thing you expect to pop up is Doctor Who filming here, I have the privilege of watching it being filmed and then seeing it next year," he said. | "Its a really exciting spirit, the last thing you expect to pop up is Doctor Who filming here, I have the privilege of watching it being filmed and then seeing it next year," he said. |
Mr Trestrail staked out a good spot to watch filming take place | Mr Trestrail staked out a good spot to watch filming take place |
Other fans, Diego Borja and Isabelle Peck, had skipped exam revision to come and watch filming take place. | Other fans, Diego Borja and Isabelle Peck, had skipped exam revision to come and watch filming take place. |
"When I first moved to the UK it was the biggest cultural influence I saw," said Mr Borja. | "When I first moved to the UK it was the biggest cultural influence I saw," said Mr Borja. |
"It's surreal being here. This only happens once in our lives so we can't miss it. | "It's surreal being here. This only happens once in our lives so we can't miss it. |
"We've been whipping out the flash cards when shooting stops," said Ms Peck. | "We've been whipping out the flash cards when shooting stops," said Ms Peck. |
Mr Borja said it was "surreal" seeing filming take place | Mr Borja said it was "surreal" seeing filming take place |
Tennant's involvement with his co-star Catherine Tate was announced last month to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary. | Tennant's involvement with his co-star Catherine Tate was announced last month to coincide with the show's 60th anniversary. |
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David Tennant | David Tennant |
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Bristol | Bristol |