Season 35 (Doctor Who)

Season 35 ran from December 25, 2014. It was the first season with Mark Gatiss as showrunner and Head Writer. It starred Benedict Cumberbatch, Natalie Guemede, and John Barrowman. It had ten episodes that lasted 50 minutes. Like Season 6 and 7, it was split into two parts.

Casting and Devolpment:
After the writer's strike, Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman stepped down from their respective roles. The audtions took place during July 2014. Mark Gatiss chose Benedict Cumberbatch because he worked with him on Sherlock. Rumours spread that Billie Piper was to return, but the companion was revealed on October 5 to be Natalie Guemede.

Filming began on May 15, 2014.

Main Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch- The Doctor

Natalie Guemede- Izzy Cunningham

Captain Jack Harkness- John Barrowman