TVTV NewsDoctor WhoThe new Doctor Who adventure was inspired by the 'sinister' side of social media09:56, 31 Jul 2026Doctor Who fans missing the sci-fi series are in for a treat with a new audio adventure about the Time Lord.‌Actor and impressionist Jon Culshaw is playing the Twelfth Doctor, who was portrayed on screen in the BBC show by Peter Capaldi, in a series of "thrilling tales" from Big Finish Productions that will fill in a gap in this Doctor’s timeline.‌A synopsis said: "Set between the Christmas specials, The Husbands of River Song and The Return of Doctor Mysterio, The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Run Fast, Be Kind finds the Time Lord dealing with life as a widower, following his final adventure with River Song. But he’s not alone for long, as he picks up a new companion – Ash Wilton, a travelling bard from the end of the universe, voiced by Gwithian Evans."‌The six episodes are being released as weekly downloads, which started this month.Third instalment The Beautiful and the Damned, which is drawn from the "sinister" side of social media, has now been unveiled.‌"Doctor Who's always at its best when it reflects life," said Jon. "This one has been done just right and it's a beautiful commentary on this digital world which is so addictive and can be so corrosive."People don't turn to friends when they're in a feeling of sadness anymore, they turn to a device - imagine that over many, many more decades when that's really rotted in, severely toxic."And this story looks into that dystopian place next door."‌Writer Katherine White added: ""The main inspiration for my story came - sadly - from my social media feed. I feel like I can't escape the relentless need to look likeable, all while the world burns."There's something sinister behind those messages of perfection, which strangely felt perfect for Doctor Who..."Article continues belowThe Doctor Who television series been broadcast by the BBC since 1963, with several different actors playing the Time Lord over the years.The most recent Doctor in charge of the TARDIS was Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa. He played the Time Lord from 2023 to 2025 but has now left the role.Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayerChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Jon CulshawPeter CapaldiDoctor Who