Russell T Davies Says He “Kind Of Hopes” The Streaming Bubble Will “Pop”

Russell T Davies Says He “Kind Of Hopes” The Streaming Bubble Will “Pop”

“The streamers are heading for a South Sea bubble.” That is the verdict of Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, whose long-running BBC series was given a mega cash injection from Disney in 2022. Pondering the future of the industry on the BBC’s Today, Davies said he “kind of hopes it does pop” in reference to the streaming revolution, which has experienced serious teething problems since Disney invested in Doctor Who. Davies, who has mostly created shows for British broadcasters, longed for the industry to “go back to making…

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Doctor Who Christmas Special – 2024 Trailer

Doctor Who Christmas Special – 2024 Trailer

Ham and cheese toastie and a pumpkin latte? The Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, returns this Christmas for a time-hopping trip through the history of Earth. The special, Joy To The World is written by Steven Moffat and airs Christmas Day at 17:10 on BBC One. The episode introduces Joy, starring Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls), who checks into a London hotel in 2024, only to discover that her quiet stay is anything but ordinary. When Joy opens a secret…

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Doctor Who Magazine Special 68

Doctor Who Magazine Special 68

The ultimate guide to the Fifteenth Doctor’s debut season… and much more! Inside this issue: GARY GILLATT, PAUL KIRKLEY, LISA GLEDHILL and YOMI AYENI reflect on the episodes from Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the Doctor. Authors BONNIE LANGFORD, GARY RUSSELL, GEORGIA COOK, UNA McCORMACK, PAUL MAGRS and LD LAPINKSI talk about their Doctor Who books. DWM celebrates 25 years of Big Finish audio adventures with actor and director BARNABY EDWARDS, who brought Eighth Doctor Paul McGann to the stage in 2024 for The…

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Doctor Who Magazine 611

Doctor Who Magazine 611

Inside this issue: The writer of this year’s Christmas Special, STEVEN MOFFAT, gives us a preview of what awaits on Christmas Day… PHIL COLLINSON and the team behind the colourisation of Second Doctor finale The War Games discuss the new edit of this landmark story. We catch up with JANET FIELDING (Fourth/Fifth Doctor companion Tegan) and INGRID OLIVER (Osgood) at the Bath Children’s Literature festival. Join the guests at Cardiff’s Arcadia convention including Fugitive Doctor JO MARTIN. It’s 50 years since Doctor Who and the Daleks came to the…

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Doctor Who named one of top British TV exports!

Doctor Who named one of top British TV exports!

According to a report in The Radio Times, British shows to the US hit a record high in 2023, with Doctor Who flagged as a series that performed particularly well. The latest UK TV Exports Report from Pact showed that UK distributor revenues from the US went up by 13 per cent to £593m ($751m) during 2023, topping the £574m generated during 2020, the first year of the pandemic. Amongst the series which were noted as performing well in the report were…

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Special ‘Joy to the World’ Sonic Screwdriver available now

Special ‘Joy to the World’ Sonic Screwdriver available now

Fans of Doctor Who are to be treated this year with an extra special edition of the Fifteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver. A replica of this will be seen in this year’s Christmas Special Joy to the World. With all the functions of the online exclusive that was released in September, this two-toned Chrome Edition comes in an iridescent magenta-rose and subtle green finish. As with the original, this sonic boasts the completely revamped shape and design with its iconic curved edges never…

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CANDY JAR LAUNCHES UNBEATABLE BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

CANDY JAR LAUNCHES UNBEATABLE BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

This Black Friday, Candy Jar Books is offering its biggest and best sale ever, packed with amazing deals that fans won’t want to miss! Whether you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, or are looking to treat yourself this winter, now is the time to grab some of your favourite Candy Jar books at unbeatable prices. Fans of Doctor Who, Lethbridge-Stewart and The Lucy Wilson Mysteries will find fantastic deals, such as: Jill Curzon 2023 AD hardback for £15 The…

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Biggest Doctor Who props and costume auction to date for Children in Need

Biggest Doctor Who props and costume auction to date for Children in Need

Coming February 2025, an online Doctor Who auction to benefit BBC Children in Need! This is expected to be the biggest Doctor Who props and costume auction to date and follows a record 2-lot auction to benefit BBC Children in Need which ended on Doctor Who Day 2024. There were previously two Doctor Who lots which earned Children in Need – £12,000 for Kylie Minogue’s costume from the 2007 Christmas special Voyage of the Damned, and a record £11,000 for the TARDIS used…

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Watch deleted scenes from Doctor Who Season 1

Watch deleted scenes from Doctor Who Season 1

First-look into the making of Season 1 in celebration of Doctor Who Day. To celebrate sixty-one years of Doctor Who, we’re bringing you a little bit extra from the latest era of the series! Over on the official Doctor Who YouTube channel, you can watch deleted scenes from Season 1 and the third 60th Anniversary special, The Giggle.  There are many reasons why not everything in a script makes it into the final broadcast episode: runtime, pacing, or even just…

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