Doctor Who: 8 Shockingly Predictable Habits Of Specific Writers

5. Gareth Roberts Always Supplies "The Sitcom Episode" (And Gives It A Happy Ending)

So far in Moffat's reign, Gareth Roberts has only actually contributed the pair of James Corden episodes, 'The Lodger' and 'Closing Time'. With his name announced as one of the writers who will be penning a story for Peter Capaldi, will we see Craig a third time? Possibly, but one thing's for sure: Roberts will be writing something fairly light-hearted. In fact, Gareth Roberts has never contributed anything too heavy to Doctor Who. 'The Shakespeare Code' was littered with Shakespearean in-jokes and flirting, with the climax revolving around channelling JK Rowling; 'The Unicorn and the Wasp' was a similarly comedic jaunt, and the co-write with Russell T Davies, 'Planet of the Dead' was a funnier ride than the other 2009 specials, and the only one to actually end with the Doctor smiling. Usually, love saves the day. It's an idea that either forces an "Awww" or a heave, depending on which Who episodes are your favourites. But it's a natural fit for Roberts. He's a comedy writer by trade, and he specialises in the more upbeat moments: when he returns this series, don't expect anything too dark.