[Shoppy]

So we've got S7 followed by anniversary shenanigans by which time Moffat's gonna be at the very most only a series away from equalling RTD's 60 eps on the show, possibly even just a few eps depending what we get in Autumn 2013.

Matt Smith signed for 3-5 years (this is his third) so it's likely his departure will be some time in 2014 if not at the end of 2013.

So who would people like to see as the next Showrunner/Doctor combo?

Personally I think Toby Whithouse and Damien Moloney would be perfect.

Thoughts?

[Corwin]

Moffat and Actor X.

Happy to see Matt stay till Series 8 and beyond but I think Moffat has another Doctor in him.

[Shoppy]

Originally Posted by Corwin

Moffat and Actor X.

Happy to see Matt stay till Series 8 and beyond but I think Moffat has another Doctor in him.

I thought Moff's tenure would cover two Doctors when he started but now Matt's here for the duration of the anniversary year I'm thinking when he and Moffat leave it will now likely be together.

Unless we get a short-lived 12th Doctor for Moffat's last season, but that's doubtful because one season isn't enough - the 9th Doctor didn't develop enough for my liking because Eccleston didn't want to carry on, the knock-on effect being that the end of Tennant's time in the role felt somewhat dragged out and forced.

It's good for the show when consecutive Doctors' tenures have a feel of balance to them, I for one attribute a lot of the backlash against the show in the 80s to Tom Baker spending a year or two too long in the role as the 4th Doctor, giving the audience attachment issues that made accepting subsequent Doctors problematic (partly also the fault of the press's tendency when talking about the show to drag up old cliches and appeal to the lowest common denominator).

So all that in mind, My own view is that future Doctors shouldn't have less than 2 seasons (or 1 and a half to sneak in a surprise regeneration?) and nor should they have more than 4 full seasons-worth of episodes... Though if the split-season format is going to stay, I'd like to see each series extended to 16 eps with 8 either side of xmas and guest-writers (Gaiman, Curtis etc) instead of the showrunner doing the mid-season xmas specials!

[sovietusername]

Originally Posted by Shoppy

So who would people like to see as the next Showrunner?

ME! Me! Oh please, please me Would love that job, more than anything else in whole world, we're talking dream come true. Unfortunately not written for anything yet so probs not gonna happen.

[inspector drake]

Personally, I think that Matt will either outstay Moffat or leave at the same time.

[TheSilentFez]

Who would I like to be the next show runner? Toby Whithouse.
...but I've a feeling that Gatiss will take over instead...

As for the Twelfth Doctor, I really don't care. I prefer the Doctor to be someone I've never heard of before.

[steven1977]

I just dont see Matt staying past 2014. Moff I think will be like the JNT of this era doing probably a good 8 series.

He just seemed to wanted to run the show for a long time hes not going to give up his dream that quickly. Moff will have another Doctor after matt.

[Listentome]

Originally Posted by steven1977

I just dont see Matt staying past 2014. Moff I think will be like the JNT of this era doing probably a good 8 series.

He just seemed to wanted to run the show for a long time hes not going to give up his dream that quickly. Moff will have another Doctor after matt.

I think Moffat may well stay past Matt's tenure. However, I don't think he'll stay as long as JNT. For one thing, history shows that is not good for the show, but also Moffat is unlikely to have the pressure on him to stay like JNT did. JNT wanted to leave, but the BBC threatened to cancel the show. I can't see that happening, unless the Beeb couldn't find someone else to take it on.

Personally I would rather see Matt stay under a new producer for one series, just to see another person's take on The Eleventh Doctor.

[CoalHillJanitor]

Moris Farhi and David Mitchell.

[Granny McSmith]

Originally Posted by TheSilentFez

Who would I like to be the next show runner? Toby Whithouse.
...but I've a feeling that Gatiss will take over instead...

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I agree with this, a bit sadly. I love Gatiss' work for Sherlock, but not his work for DW, so far at least.

As for the 12th Doctor, surely everyone knows by now it's got to be Ben Miller?

(Eventually I'll brainwash everyone into accepting that, hopefully including Moff. And Ben himself, of course. )

[TheSilentFez]

Originally Posted by Granny McSmith

I agree with this, a bit sadly. I love Gatiss' work for Sherlock, but not his work for DW, so far at least.

As for the 12th Doctor, surely everyone knows by now it's got to be Ben Miller?

(Eventually I'll brainwash everyone into accepting that, hopefully including Moff. And Ben himself, of course. )

He did study for a PhD in Physics which was titled "Novel quantum effects in low-temperature quasi-zero dimensional mesoscopic electron systems".

[Granny McSmith]

Originally Posted by TheSilentFez

He did study for a PhD in Physics which was titled "Novel quantum effects in low-temperature quasi-zero dimensional mesoscopic electron systems".

I know. I like a man with an intellect. He's also got a gorgeous smile.

[Shawn_Lunn]

I like the Whithouse/Molony combo and there's a likelihood of it possibly happening in some capacity because I don't know if Moffat's era will go beyond Smith's tenure on the show and vice versa.

[steven1977]

Originally Posted by Listentome

I think Moffat may well stay past Matt's tenure. However, I don't think he'll stay as long as JNT. For one thing, history shows that is not good for the show, but also Moffat is unlikely to have the pressure on him to stay like JNT did. JNT wanted to leave, but the BBC threatened to cancel the show. I can't see that happening, unless the Beeb couldn't find someone else to take it on.

Personally I would rather see Matt stay under a new producer for one series, just to see another person's take on The Eleventh Doctor.

My personal wish would be for gary Russell to take over the show.

[Shawn_Lunn]

The more I think on it, the more it actually should be Whithouse. He writes for the show excellently, understands the Doctor/companions wonderfully, has shown actual variety in all of his scripts and knows how to write gripping drama and comedy and pathos. To me, I think he's the natural choice for the next showrunner, assuming he wants the gig.

[Corwin]

Given that he wrote 2 Series 7 episodes (plus he was meant to do more) and Pond Life I've seen a few people suggest that Chris Chibnall is being lined up for the post of showrunner.

[Fire Host]

Whithouse would be great; I've loved all his work on DW and on Being Human. I wouldn't mind Gatiss or Chibnall though, they're both clearly talented.

As for the Doctor? Hard to say, really. Damien Molony was stellar in series 4 of BH, I like Ben Miller in everything he does. Hell, there are loads of actors I could see doing something great with the part. Although if we're going for someone a little older for contrast to Matt Smith's youth... maybe Hugh Laurie has some time on his hands now House has finished?

I have no idea who'll finish first between Matt and Moffat. Maybe Matt, but perhaps not by much.

[tomwozhere]

Ok this may be silly, but wouldn't it be better if it were younger actors such as Matt Smith, because if you are regenerating, you don't want a body that won't last much longer. Don't get me wrong, I could think of a few older actors i'd like to play the Doctor.

[So 3008]

I don't really see anyone currently writing for the show I would like to see as Showrunner tbh; none of them have in my opinion wrote numerous great episodes like Moffat did when he was clearly the only choice to take over RTD.

So in that case may the Moff era reign on. Well unless they can get Neil Gaiman to showrun but yeah ... not going to happen.

[Shoppy]

Originally Posted by So 3008

I don't really see anyone currently writing for the show I would like to see as Showrunner tbh; none of them have in my opinion wrote numerous great episodes like Moffat did when he was clearly the only choice to take over RTD.

I suggested Whithouse though because of what he's done with Being Human ...... strong, well delivered story arcs, a good balance of horror and humour and an evolving cast.

[johnnysaucepn]

The trouble with these showrunner selections is that they're all writers. Would it be necessary to split the showrunner role with a new producer? Or do any of these writers have the skills to upgrade?

[Shoppy]

Originally Posted by johnnysaucepn

Would it be necessary to split the showrunner role with a new producer?

Or an old one

[Abomination]

At the current rate, I'd probably say I'm interested in seeing Matt stay until 2014 at least and then seeing where things stand... he's been brilliant, and I don't see his regeneration being in the 50th Anniversary year, as they're going to want to keep the two events distinctly separate as it makes for good publicity (plus a regeneration in the 50th Anniversary could suggest there is an actor as big as the show, which there isn't in my opinion).

Moffat is harder to pinpoint, but I'd see him sticking around to write for another Doctor after Matt has gone. Unsure of who would replace Matt (although I'd hope for someone older...a Professor-ish sort of role, or eccentric granddad) I would love to see Toby Whithouse lead the show as he has delivered a variety of stories that have dealt with sentiment, loss, religion, the past, present and future... and he hasn't delivered a bad one yet in my opinion. I wouldn't mind Gatiss having a crack at it otherwise.

[Mauriman]

Ive always been a fan of paul cornells.
So how about a paul Cornell/Andy serkis Collabration.
Failing that Toby Whitehouse.

[Shawn_Lunn]

Originally Posted by Shoppy

I suggested Whithouse though because of what he's done with Being Human ...... strong, well delivered story arcs, a good balance of horror and humour and an evolving cast.

And you were right for suggesting him.

I actually like Gatiss but his Who input so far has lacked variety and I think he'd make the show too old fashioned if he took over.

Someone like Whithouse I think would have a fresher approach to the show.