Award-Winning Composer Murray Gold Returning To “Doctor Who”
Filming on the upcoming next season of “Doctor Who” is currently underway in the United Kingdom, and the BBC has announced that Murray Gold is going to be returning to compose music for the upcoming season. Murray has previously worked on “Doctor Who” when Russell T Davies first revived the show in 2005, and he went on to compose the show for over 12 years, he has scored some of the most iconic moments in Doctor Who’s history.
From revamping the theme tune, to creating the music for the Dalek and Cybermen, to name just a few, Murray has been widely celebrated for his role in forging a new musical identity for the show.
Murray Gold will once again work with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, with his musical scores appearing when Doctor Who returns in November for three special episodes celebrating the show’s 60th anniversary with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor, before Ncuti Gatwa takes control of the TARDIS as the Fifteenth Doctor with his first episode airing over the festive period. Also starring in the upcoming new series will be Anita Dobson, Aneurin Barnard , Jinkx Monsoon, Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Michelle Greenidge.
On returning to Doctor Who, Murray Gold said in a statement:
“I’m so happy to be invited back for another joyful ride in the TARDIS. I didn’t think twice. Working with Russell and his team is just a pleasure.”
“Doctor Who” will premiere exclusively on the BBC for the UK and Ireland. Disney+ will be the exclusive home for new seasons of the show outside of the UK and Ireland.
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