Frank Cottrell Boyce has revealed that he is writing for the new series of Doctor Who.

The 24 Hour Party People screenwriter told the Liverpool Echo that the BBC sci-fi drama is "a great thing to be involved with".

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"I grew up loving Doctor Who, and my teenage son was a big fan of it too," he said.

"It's a pleasure to write it and I'm looking forward to seeing Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor."

Cottrell Boyce is well-known for his work in children's fiction and for his collaborations with film director Michael Winterbottom, including 2002's 24 Hour Party People and 2005's A Cock and Bull Story.

He also worked with Danny Boyle in scripting the well-received Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.



Cottrell Boyce would appear to be the final confirmed writer for Doctor Who's eighth series and is expected to take the one remaining vacant slot - episode 10 of 12.

Steven Moffat will pen feature-length premiere 'Deep Breath', plus episode four and the two-part finale.

Phil Ford is scripting episode two, while Mark Gatiss and Steve Thompson return to the series for episodes three and five respectively.

Episode six is from Gareth Roberts, episode seven Peter Harness, with Jamie Mathieson penning both episodes eight and nine.

Doctor Who will return to BBC One on Saturday, August 23.

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