The Doctor From Gallifrey 

Now we don't normally write very much about shows that aren't Doctor Who but a new announcement today has so many Doctor Who connections we felt we had to talk about it. 

A new eight part ensemble drama called "Broadchurch" has been commisioned by ITV and is written by Doctor Who and Torchwood writer Chris Chibnall. It will explore what happens to a small community when it suddenly becomes the focus of a major event and is subjected to the full glare of the media spotlight. 

It stars David Tennant (10th Doctor), Olivia Colman ("Mother" in The Eleventh Hour) and Vicky McClure. Tennant takes the role of DI Alec Hardy; an out-of-town, newly promoted police detective who takes the job local girl DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) believes should have been hers. 

There's also a fantastic supporting cast of British actors including Jodie Whittaker as Beth, Andrew Buchan (Who was hotly tipped to be the 11th Doctor) as Mark, Will Mellor playing Stephen Turner and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams) as the town priest Paul Coates.

“Broadchurch focuses on a small British community which finds itself at the eye of a storm. In the wake of one boy’s death, the residents of Broadchurch come under scrutiny and suspicion,” said writer Chris Chibnall. “It’s a story of scale and intimacy, as the lives of the characters are laid bare,” he added.

So it's written by a Doctor Who writer and stars David Tennant and Arthur Darville. What's that, you want a couple more Doctor Who links? Well Doctor Who directer James Strong will direct four of the episodes can Torchwood producer Richard Stokes will produce it!

We reckon that this is going to be a great drama which will be well worth watching. You can expect it on your screens sometime in 2013. 

[Source: Unreality TV]