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‘Where I should go down’: Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss explains Doctor Who’s exit 7 years after acclaimed special

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‘Where I should go down’: Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss explains Doctor Who’s exit 7 years after acclaimed special


Mark Gatiss is best known for his role in the BBC’s modern adaptation of Sherlockwith Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Gatiss played Mycroft Holmes in the adaptation created by the former Doctor Who Showrunner Stephen Moffat, with whom he co-wrote the series – and with whom he may be working on a revival.

Gatiss is known for his acting career, but he contributed significantly to British television by appearing on major shows such as those already mentioned Sherlock, Dracula, And Doctor Who. Of the latter series, Gatiss hasn’t returned to write for the sci-fi series since 2017, and fans can now find out why, according to Radio schedules.

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Gatiss’s involvement with Doctor Who and his departure

Gatiss began writing for Doctor Who in 2005, during Russell T Davies’ first run as showrunner, after relaunching the series after a decades-long absence. Its first episode, “The Unquiet Dead”, saw the Doctor confront ghostly creatures in 19th century London with Charles Dickens.

Gatiss, who became a recurring writer for the series, was also a frequently recurring actor playing several roles from his first appearance as Professor Lazarus to his final appearance as the father of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewert (one of the Doctor’s first allies during the first broadcast of the series).

Gatiss’ final appearance in the Christmas special “Twice Upon a Time” took place during the same season as his last written episode, “The Empress of Mars”. At that time, Peter Capaldi played the Twelfth Doctor. Since then, Gatiss has not returned to writing for the series and, in an interview with Radio Times, made clear the reason for his seemingly permanent departure.

“I was in Peter Capaldi’s last story, a regeneration story, with David Bradley, the actor I cast as the First Doctor, and I was playing the Brigadier’s grandfather and I remember thinking : “Maybe this is where I should stop because it’s not going to get any better than this” he said.

Maybe this is where I should stop because it’s not going to get any better than this.’

Gatiss’ departure from show might not be permanent

In a show like Doctor Who, a show with more than 75 years of history, death is not always permanent and even the last goodbyes can end up being the first hellos… in an occasional way. No one, not even the already regenerated doctors, is forgotten to return. And although Gatiss is yet to return, he told Radio Times that no one has asked him yet.

Perhaps audiences will have the opportunity to watch one of his stories in the near future. For now, fans of the Whonerverse can enjoy the upcoming Christmas special featuring Ncuti Gatwa with guest star Nicola Coughlin.

All current episodes of Doctor Who are streamable on BBC iPlayer and Disney+.

Source: Radio Times

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