"Doctor Who" is returning to BBC America, cable 176 in the fall. BBC
BBC has announced it is producing a "Doctor Who" film for debut next year.
The 90-minute film, "An Adventure in Space and Time," will focus on the "genesis" of the character of Doctor Who. Mark Gatiss, who scripted "Doctor Who" and "Sherlock" for BBC, wrote the film, deadline.com reported Thursday.
"This is the story of how an unlikely set of brilliant people created a true Television original," Gatiss wrote on bbc.co.uk.com.
"And how an actor - William Hartnell - stereotyped in hard-man roles became a hero to millions of children. I've wanted to tell this story this for more years than I can remember! To make it happen for 'Doctor Who's 50th birthday is quite simply a dream come true."
The science-fiction series aired its first episode on Nov. 23, 1963, and has included multiple versions over the year with at least 11 actors playing the Doctor, starting with William Hartnell and including Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and now Matt Smith, according to the website.
Its last season was the most-watched series ever on BBC America and the most downloaded on iTunes, reported the website.
No airdate yet for the film. The new season of "Doctor Who" is coming to BBC America, cable 176 this fall.
The new special "The Women of Doctor Who" airs at 8 p.m. Saturday on BBC America, cable 176.
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