An Adventure in Time and Space
Doctor Who and Sherlock writer Mark Gatiss has been commissioned by BBC Two to write a drama to tell the story of the genesis of Doctor Who.  The drama titled An Adventure in Time and Space will be 90 minutes long and is set to air in 2013 as part of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary celebrations.  The Executive Producer of the special is the current Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat.
BBC Press Release:
AN ADVENTURE IN SPACE AND TIME TO MARK THE DOCTOR’S 50th BIRTHDAY
The BBC today announces that a special BBC TWO drama has been commissioned to mark the 50thanniversary of Doctor Who next year.
An Adventure in Space and Time will tell the story of the genesis of Doctor Who since its first broadcast on 23 November 1963. Exploring all aspects of the longest running science fiction series to date, the special one off 90 minute drama will also look at the many personalities involved in bringing the series to life.
Written by Mark Gatiss, it is Executive Produced by current Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat and Caroline Skinner. The single drama was commissioned by Ben Stephenson Controller, Drama and Janice Hadlow, Controller of BBC TWO.
Mark Gatiss, Writer, said:
“This is the story of how an unlikely set of brilliant people created a true Television original. And how an actor – William Hartnell – stereotyped in hard-man roles became a hero to millions of children. I’ve wanted to tell this story this for more years than I can remember! To make it happen for ‘Doctor Who’s 50th birthday is quite simply a dream come true”.
Steven Moffat, Executive Producer, said:
“The story of Doctor Who is the story of television – so it’s fitting in the anniversary year that we make our most important journey back in time to see how the TARDIS was launched.â€Â
The production and transmission schedule will be confirmed next year, along with casting.
I am really looking forward to this special.  I’m sure as we get closer to the 50th Anniversary we will get more information on additional specials that will air during 2013.
