The showrunner has given updates on the production of each of the episodes, extending all the way to 2013 – as well as teasing some of the things Whovians should be bracing themselves for.

His comments appeared in the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, and it looks like the first episode is nearly ready for its August premiere. In fact, nearly all of the first half of the series seems to be ready – except for episode 4, which will apparently require even more pick-up shots (re-shoots have occurred on at least two occasions so far). As usual, The Moff is up to his usual tricks and teases fans with very vague but tantalising hints.

Check out the comments below, which were collated by Doctor Who TV.

1. Asylum of the Daleks – Shot, picture-locked. Music and SFX being added. Moffat teases: “I’ve just seen the new… never mind.”

2. Dinosaurs in Space – Shot, picture-locked. Moffat says you will gasp at the special effects.

3. A Town Called Mercy – Shot, picture-locked. About to be time dubbed.

4. Shot (bar a few pick-up scenes), still to be edited. Moffat describes it as “Unusual” and it contains, “One of the best and most touching scenes ever we’ve shot.”

5. Shot, picture-locked. Murray Gold may “kill you”.

Christmas Special – Moffat’s handed in the 5th draft of the script and semi-jokes they’ll be 20 more. Saul Metzstein will be directing this one as well.

6. To be written by Moffat. He’s finished 22 pages of it, so far.

7. 10 pages complete, from another writer.

8. Shot and being cut. Presumably, Mark Gatiss’ first script of the series. Moffat says the sets are amazing and teases: “Prepare to shiver in terror and gasp along the lines of ‘Oh my goodness, is that a…?’”

9. Shot and nearly picture locked. From a new writer. Presumably the Neil Cross episode and it’s been shuffled.

10. Mark Gatiss’ second episode of the series. Moffat says it’s “Insane.” Directed by Saul Metzstein.

11. No details other than, “Fourth draft.”

12. Two-thirds complete on a writer’s computer in a “distant land”.

13. Finale – Moffat appears to be writing the big one (surprise), but hasn’t got very far yet.

His comments about series opener “Asylum of the Daleks” seemingly point to a new title sequence, although we could be seeing yet another redesign of the Dalek (their 2010 “refresh” certainly wasn’t met with too much enthusiasm from fans). We’re also expecting some heart-wrenching music from Murray Gold for Amy and Rory’s swansong.

What do you think of the series’ progress so far?