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Rachel Tala-slay (demon in training)

4 years

self-promotion warning: @Netflixfilm put together this piece on me/history/future. I hope it entertains. Re. the zillion questions about how to become a director, I talk about some ideas near the end. #ABabysittersGuideToMonsterHunting #DoctorWho #Sherlock #JohnWaters #TankGirl

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@NetflixTudum

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What do Freddy Krueger, John Waters, Tank Girl, Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Riverdale all have in common? Director @rtalalay . You know her work, now get to know her.

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@rtalalay

2 years

Saluting Georgia Tennant's flex. 💙💙 "daughter of 5, girlfriend of 10, wife of 14"

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2 years

💙💙+🎬

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@rtalalay

2 years

July 25 2022

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@rtalalay

1 year

I'd be lyin' not to say that getting to take this photo was full bucket list slay. Time Lords. #doctorwho

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@rtalalay

7 years

Pre-Xmas bonus photo: the day I first met the revolutionary Doctor 13

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@rtalalay

2 years

The world is less bright without you, #RIPBernardCribbins

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@rtalalay

2 years

feels like yesterday I first met Jodie to prep for her regeneration -- and now ... The Power of the Doctor -- and the next regen... Excited to watch.

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@rtalalay

7 years

Thrilled that I will be directing the amazing #DoctorWho13 Jodie Whittaker in Xmas episode. Plenty of time before Xmas to get that done.

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@rtalalay

8 years

Mycroft mugs. Mycroft's mug. #BTS for a monday. #Sherlock221b

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@rtalalay

2 years

Really disappointed I didn't get the job as the new #DoctorWho companion. I'll keep trying.

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@rtalalay

2 years

Happy Who Year 60th -- #DoctorWho Thanking all the kindness of friends and strangers who meant I'm still fighting on into 2023. With love. (better post on instagrams).

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@rtalalay

11 months

Something happening today? Thanks to the cast and crew of The Star Beast and all the beauty you have brought to the whoniverse. Meep Meep. Allons y. #DoctorWho60

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@rtalalay

3 years

Congrats! And as a significant memory -- Jodie on day 1.

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@bbcdoctorwho

3 years

That’s a wrap! Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill have finished filming 🎬❤️❤️

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@rtalalay

2 years

400th board for our own Jubilee celebration. #queen #CatherineTate #DoctorWho #60th #Jubilee

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@rtalalay

7 years

Promised #LIWho I'd finally post this: #PCap visiting (no conspiracy) me at #Sherlock221b last year. In costume as he was working on Class that day. Now i'm done over-explaining, great moment for #WhoLock #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

1 year

This reaction video slays me.

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@davidthebruce24

1 year

A year ago, I was watching Doctor Who Series 3 with my (then) 7-year-old, who was loving it (especially Tennant). When Power of the Doctor aired, I knew I had to do what I could to let him enjoy that moment unspoiled. 140 episodes later, it was worth the effort... #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

7 years

world domination ... and beyond

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@rtalalay

2 years

Things that make me beam 2022/23. even if november is a long time away.

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@bbcdoctorwho

2 years

“The show is just beginning…” #DoctorWho returns in 2023 ❤️❤️➕🔷

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@rtalalay

5 years

#Riverdale Finale was a pig to shoot. The cast sublime, but today's up is for the crew who kept me buoyed up and running when the tank was emptying. What a team!

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@rtalalay

2 years

Thank you for all the love, #DoctorWho fandom. Back atcha. Hope you enjoyed yourselves! fyi, I did not lie/fib/Andrew Garfield about not directing on Monday. Some rehearsals and caught a shopping trip to #Cyberdog : have loved it there for years! @DaveDogFacedBoy can confirm.

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@rtalalay

2 years

Collecting #DoctorWho actors? Gotta catch'em all. Brilliant to meet Mandip Gill at @222aghoststory with the Grand Guignol wondrous @TomFelton . Wonderful play. [And yes, I only own one sweater and came off night shooting and look like it].

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@rtalalay

2 years

Oh, twitter, I know you won't believe me, but I wasn't directing today. Can I say "No cap" -- is that a good pun?

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@rtalalay

2 years

Mystery slate in action: with sound. Courtesy of best camera team. #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

2 years

Adding: I worked with #StevenMoffat eight times. I can tell you that working with him is wonderful, respectful, brilliant, zero misogyny(and I know misogyny) I count myself lucky-and I'm proud of the work. (have whatever opinion you choose, but this is the man I am lucky to know)

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@rtalalay

2 years

Salute to the Jodie Whittaker era! Archive photo: Monitor shot from Peter to Jodie regeneration - The Doctor's POV. #tardis #DoctorWho .

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@rtalalay

2 years

celebrating night shoots? so glad to see the daylight. #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

7 years

I have deleted all emotions and am now a grinning idiot.

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@rtalalay

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@daemonsmatt Not that I'm biased at all, but give s08 a chance - and get to the finales (just saying). And anyway, I am looking forward to your reaction to Missy - and other chaos.

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@rtalalay

5 months

Disney+ sends an email to recommend I watch The Star Beast. Thanks D+.

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@rtalalay

3 years

4 years and a day ago: #DoctorWho #JodieWhittaker

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@rtalalay

7 years

A lot of things made me cry this week. But these were different tears: that after so many years of being told how-to/how-not-to behave as a 'woman' director, and all the things I did wrong, I end up with these embarrassingly glorious words. (warning: self-promotion) TY #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

11 months

Love your art.

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@StoryOfNya

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Love the drama in this scene 💖 #DrWho #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

3 years

omg. score!

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@bbcdoctorwho

3 years

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Russell T Davies to return as Doctor Who Showrunner to celebrate the 60th anniversary in 2023, and series beyond. BBC Studios are partnering with Bad Wolf to produce. Read the full story here:

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@rtalalay

8 years

Treat for Thursday. Partial slate 200. #Sherlock221B courtesy of wonderful, talented camera department Matt.

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@rtalalay

5 years

It’s Peter Capaldi’s birthday, (as you know), so here’s a rock star picture from HellBent: #HellOfABird

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@rtalalay

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Happy 60th, #DoctorWho . Thanks for the brilliance. (If you go to @bbcdoctorwho , you get birthday balloons.)

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@rtalalay

8 years

Happy New Years Eve. May every year have a moment like this. #TheSixThatchers #sherlock221b TY mark/steven/sue/benedict/martin/amanda/BBC

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@rtalalay

2 years

apologies for mucking about: RTD opened a door for 10 minutes and Mischievous-Bad-Rachel couldn't help herself. Had a lovely tea with the gorgeous @RealMattLucas today.

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@rtalalay

2 years

Closeups of Ncuti's Gallifreyan rings please. This nerd is all in for that.

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@rtalalay

5 years

Peter did a rehearsal of all the scene in the garden in Tom Baker’s voice. Obviously I wish i had that on film. #HellOfABird

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@rtalalay

2 years

I confess ... this is my favourite line in the episode. Because I feel it every day. This year my mother. For all we lost.

Bad Wolf Archives

@BadWolfArchives

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“It's funny. The day you lose someone isn't the worst. At least you've got something to do. It's all the days they stay dead.” 7 years since ‘Heaven Sent’.

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@rtalalay

4 years

I know Hell Bent is a controversial episode, but it was incredible to shoot. Some major challenges and some of my favourite results.

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@rtalalay

2 years

#DoctorWho tease below. (Look away.) re. New-Who. No. of show runners worked under: >= 3 No. of writers worked with: >= 1 No. of doctors worked with >= 4 No. of episodes directed: >= 8 No. of companions: >= 3 Your fault, you looked. Misdirects within but no untruths.

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@rtalalay

8 years

What day is it on #Sherlock221b ? #SherWars

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@rtalalay

8 years

@TomFelton plays @grantgust #HarryPotter game and ... Squee #bts #TheFlash

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@rtalalay

7 years

I am so thrilled working with the amazing #Riverdale cast (not in a creepy way). Amazing team all around. @kj_apa @CamilaMendes @lilireinhart @colesprouse @Therocknrobn @marisolnichols @CaseyCott @iamamurray @madchenamick @MarkConsuelos #LukePerry

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@rtalalay

1 year

here's a finest memory. We were rushed, we had a blast!

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@bbcdoctorwho

1 year

One year since the reveal - Go behind the scenes with David Tennant and the crew as they film his half of the regeneration scene from 'The Power of the Doctor'! 🔥 #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

7 years

In countdown to #doctorWho Xmas, I present slate 200.

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@rtalalay

11 months

@stonesofblood Not # 4. Nope.

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@rtalalay

2 years

It's the great Peter Capaldi's birthday. Pure rock-star pic.

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@rtalalay

1 year

Well... awaiting your thoughts. #doctorwho the specials. OFFICIAL TRAILER | Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials | Doctor Who via @YouTube

OFFICIAL TRAILER | Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials | Doctor Who

Destiny isn’t done with them just yet… The Doctor and Donna return for three special episodes ❤️❤️➕🔷  #DoctorWho returns this November to @BBC iPlayer in th...

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@rtalalay

2 years

Best ever. So thrilling. can't wait!

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@bbcdoctorwho

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They're back! David Tennant and Catherine Tate return to Doctor Who ❤️❤️➕🔷 #DoctorWho Read more here ➡️

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@rtalalay

6 years

Last xmas i gave you my heart. #PCap Preparing to regenerate. #doctorwho Happy hols to all.

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@rtalalay

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Trying to work out if there are trends that make a Doctor Who episode not as good. On rare occasions, I'll run into one that feels like a chore to get through. All the elements are there but it doesn't coalesce. No hate(!), but what causes this? Thoughtful thoughts? 1/2

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@rtalalay

2 years

Shout out to Jenna Coleman in #Sandman - light up the screen, steal the scene. (Looking forward to Matt Smith in dragon too)

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@rtalalay

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That line “The day you lose someone is not the worst…it’s all the days they stay dead.” Breaks me every time. [Miss you, Michael Pickwoad.] #HellOfABird

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@rtalalay

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And Murray Gold’s score. !!!!!!!! He saw the episode, called me and I don’t remember what he said because Murray NEVER calls a director. Never. So that said it all. That AND his stunning work. Also the BBC Wales Orchestra and live musicians. Magic. #HellOfABird

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@rtalalay

2 years

...the end of the universe. #HellBent #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

2 years

Shooting this was great - that zoom was a risk --- so I was sad it was cut out but there was a valid argument that it killed the energy after the falling sequence. I felt bad about failing the scene ... It's a good outtake.

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the camera work. the speed zoom into his face. him referring to himself in third person. doctor in the tardis. ACADEMY AWARD.

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@rtalalay

7 years

Happy Tardis-tine.

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@rtalalay

7 years

and happy xmas from set. #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

2 years

too much #DoctorWho fandom eating itself.

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@rtalalay

5 years

Thank you all for taking this adventure with us. All of time and space. Stay home. Stay safe. #HellOfABird

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@rtalalay

1 year

What The Hell?!!!!

✨Scully Era✨ 🇵🇸

@Missy_u_So_Fine

1 year

The BBC posted an updated clip from the trailer! 😱😱

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@rtalalay

2 years

ty for this !!!! montage, @GF97YouTuber -- #DoctorWho fandom is amazing.

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@GF97Youtuber

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@rtalalay montage for her #DoctorWho directed episodes so far... 💙💙+🎬 💫 Small glimpse of the stunning visuals & direction she's accomplished for the show in the #PeterCapaldi Era! 🌟 🎶 Music: Series 8/9 Soundtracks 🎶

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@rtalalay

2 years

Amazing! Smashing!

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@bbcdoctorwho

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The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor. ❤️❤️➕🟦 #DoctorWho Read more here ➡️

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@rtalalay

4 years

glad to see #DoctorWhoDay trending. i put some tardis pix on my instagram, so here's a self-indulgent favorite photo from a truly magical day. Happy 57th year!

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@rtalalay

1 year

Full on shameless RT. thank you Steven/Peter/Brian/Murray and all the fandom for sparking joy today. I am happy to remake these with Barbie and Kenough. !!! Team Capaldi. Bates, Biddlecombe, Oswald and all. xxx

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@SWmoff

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Yay for Team Capaldi. Peter and I are thrilled. Peter says he smiled but I don't believe him. In gratitude, we're making a new series with our action figures. We're in talks with Rachel T but she's too expensive after Star Beast. Sadly, Brian M has been poached by my wife.

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@rtalalay

8 months

Meep meep at #Gally1

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@rtalalay

5 years

Three years after #DoctorWho Doctor Falls. Still kickin’it with stunning ⁦ @MichelleGomez ⁩

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@rtalalay

2 years

my salve last night was to watch Midnight ( #DoctorWho ) which I am shamefaced to say I somehow had missed. How is that even possible? Was I in a coma that this one episode was skipped over? Instant classic. Beautiful @alicetroughton - 1/2

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@rtalalay

1 year

A beautiful piece of lighting and design in a challenging location. DP Matt Gray, Designer Phil Sims. Teasing: the reverse is cool too... Not so fun to shoot but worth it. #DoctorWho from Total Film

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@rtalalay

1 year

I particularly love this scene. The two of you. And The writing. And The lighting. Just to start.

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@ruth_madeley

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I see you, Tennant.

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@rtalalay

7 years

3 days and counting: here's no. 300 #DoctorWhoXmas @Pearlie_mack @bradders_david

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@rtalalay

4 years

Happy birthday to Steven Moffat, a memory on the original tardis with some awesome set details.

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@rtalalay

2 years

@JayCheel Def not CG, not then + window reflections correct. Theory: realistic lighter ball thrown from close to actor, accidentally bounces off and hits matte box/camera protection. JJ was already turning, just misses him. Lucky accident, director would not design this shot.

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@rtalalay

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I tend to describe it as a meditation on grief, not death. Feels more universal. But it is fascinating that it's so appreciated - Moffat masterpiece. Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi says it's "fascinating" that Heaven Sent is fan favourite

Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi says it's "fascinating" that Heaven Sent is fan favourite

"That particular episode’s just all about death and I think that’s fascinating that that episode became the all-time favourite."

www.radiotimes.com

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@rtalalay

2 years

Producers sent get-well flowers. So here be covid zoom directing...

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@rtalalay

5 years

My #Tardis heart says Happy #Valentines Day. Laugh Hard.

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@rtalalay

5 years

Thank you @StevenWMoffat for giving me this opportunity and challenge and ultimately my best piece of work (to date). @HellOfABird

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@rtalalay

3 years

^%%$%&#*$^%^&*#

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@AdamBienkov

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Conservative MP Nick Fletcher says Doctor Who being played by a woman has pushed young men into crime.

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@rtalalay

6 years

Nostalgic flashback hair day -- @RealMattLucas @Pearlie_mack #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

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The post office server (I was mailing poster for auction) was wearing a #tardis tie. I said, "we should talk Doctor Who." He looked at me like I was an alien. I'm sorry I scared him.

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@rtalalay

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as always, I choose to go dark on days my episodes air (Xmas), but first I thank the amazing cast of #DoctorWhoXmas #PeterCapaldi @bradders_david @Pearlie_mack #jodiewhittaker @Markgatiss (for starters). Every day was an honour to work on this show and this episode.

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@rtalalay

2 years

which is why it is so absolutely brilliant!

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@RadioTimes

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#DoctorWho 's new TARDIS interior is an "impossible, logic-defying set"

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Who needs Mary Poppins Returns when you can have @MichelleGomez on your screen? #DoctorWho (S08 archive)

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@rtalalay

10 months

What a lovely day.

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@rtalalay

8 years

mirror selfie in Moroccan hotel with @CHIMPSINSOCKS #Sherlock

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@rtalalay

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@daemonsmatt Don't listen to the hype, you'll just be disappointed. Keep enjoying the ride. I didn't want the lack of Matt to stop you too early. There's so much different but magnificent both before and after what you've watched. You are bringing new joy to the fandom. Thanks!

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@rtalalay

5 years

some serious homework to do to prep for #HeavenSent tweetathon: Hashtag: #HellofABird

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@rtalalay

11 months

Shout out to Phil Sims. What a designer. Cor, Wild Blue Yonder looked amazing too. I enjoyed every moment of watching the tardis be built -- from virtual reality tour to light tests to the shoot! Phil, amazing work!

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@bbcdoctorwho

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"There's a lot of EXCELLENT buttons" 🖲️ Tour the brand new TARDIS set with David Tennant and production designer Phil Sims! #DoctorWho

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@rtalalay

7 years

Emerging from the dark, I thank you for the amazing response to #TwiceUponATime #DoctorWhoXmas I can't top @Markgatiss photo - but here's a little New Year's Easter egg for those looking hard.