Doctor Who is bringing back composer Murray Gold, who served as the series composer from 2005 to 2018. According to Gizmodo, Gold is rejoining the sci-fi series and will compose musical scores with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales for the show. This will begin with the upcoming trio of 60th-anniversary specials. Gold’s return to the series coincides with the return of original showrunner Russell T. Davies. Speaking of his return as Doctor Who series composer, Gold 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 Gold introduces himself in the TikTok video below:
@doctorwho ❤️❤️➕🎶 Murray Gold is returning to #DoctorWho in 2023!
Composer Murray Gold Joins New ‘Doctor Who’ Era
The return of Russell T. Davies as showrunner and Murray Gold as the series composer are telling signs for the new era of Doctor Who. The most recent Doctor Who special marked the end of Jodie Whittaker’s run as the first female Doctor as well as the end of Chris Chibnall’s tenure as showrunner. For many, that did not go particularly well, as indicated by big drops in ratings. Criticisms have included weak storylines as well as the complete disregard for past storylines. “The Timeless Child” storyline drew particular backlash from Whovians, and many hope that Davies will fix that mistake.
The three Doctor Who 60th-anniversary specials will air in November, and they will star David Tennant and Catherine Tate, who are reprising their roles as the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble, respectively. The specials will also welcome Ncuti Gatwa, the first black and gay actor to play the title character regularly. Millie Gibson will play companion Ruby Sunday.
So Doctor Who’s new era features a returning showrunner, a short return from a former Doctor and companion, a new Doctor, and now a returning composer with Murray Gold. Russell T. Davies clearly has big plans in store for the new era.