Murray Gold is returning as composer on ‘Doctor Who’.
Murray Gold is returning as composer on ‘Doctor Who’
The 54-year-old musician originally joined the BBC sci-fi series alongside showrunner Russell T Davies, 59, when the show was revived in 2005, and is coming back to the show for its upcoming 60th anniversary specials.
He said: “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.”
Murray wrote music on ‘Doctor Who’ for more than 12 years, providing scores for the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth Doctors, before announcing his departure in 2018.
The BBC said in a statement about his return: “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. And now he’s back!”
Murray 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, 52, as the fourteenth Doctor – before Ncuti Gatwa, 30, takes control of the TARDIS as the fifteenth Doctor, with his first episode set to air over Christmas.
Segun Akinola, 30, was the composer on ‘Doctor Who’ from 2018 to 2022, providing the music for the thirteenth Doctor’s adventures.
‘Doctor Who’ is available to stream on BBC iPlayer with episodes of the classic series also available on BritBox.
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