Now that’s what you call a birthday you’ll never forget!

WalesOnline’s Dave Prince was in Cardiff today following the cast and crew of Doctor Who as they filmed new scenes from series 9.

And because it was his pal’s birthday, he thought he’d shout across to the Doctor himself to see if he’d record a special birthday greeting to his pal Page Whatley.

Dave, from Pontypridd, said: “Peter Capaldi was signing autographs in between takes so I thought I’d ask him if he’d say something for Page.

“I said to him, ‘Could you please say happy birthday Page’ and that’s exactly what he did.”

 

News Source: Wales Online

Filming has begun on episode 10 of the new series of Doctor Who and Joivan Wade, who played Rigsy in last year’s Flatline, is back! The episode is directed by Justin Molotnikov and written by Sarah Dollard whose previous credits include Being Human and the BBC’s acclaimed spy drama, The Game.

Sarah commented, ‘Getting to play in the Doctor Who toy box is a dream come true. It’s a total honour to contribute to a show that has brought me such joy as a fan. However, writing for Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman has presented a serious problem: some days I’ve been too excited to actually sit down and type!’

Watch an interview with Sarah Dollard about writing series 9, episode 10.

The episode sees the return of Joivan Wade as Rigsy, the young graffiti artist who helped save the world in Flatline. He’ll be reunited with the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Clara (Jenna Coleman) in this new adventure although how and why he finds himself mixed up with the time traveling heroes is currently under wraps!

The guest cast for the new series includes Maisie Williams, Michelle Gomez, Rebecca Front, Rufus Hound, Paul Kaye and Jaye Griffiths.

The BBC Cymru Wales produced drama will return to BBC One this Autumn with further casting to be announced.

 

News Source: BBC

The Thick Of It stars Rebecca Front and Peter Capaldi will be reunited in the new series of Doctor Who .

Front, who played put-upon minister Nicola Murray in the political satire, is making a guest appearance alongside Capaldi who played foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker before taking over the controls of the Tardis.

She will appear in two episodes that see the return of the shape-shifting Zygons.

The new series, which will be on screens this autumn, also includes guest appearances by familiar faces including Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams, Michelle Gomez, Rufus Hound, Paul Kaye and Jaye Griffiths.

Show bosses announced yesterday (June 4) that Capaldi and other cast members will join show writer Steven Moffat and meet fans at a three-day event dedicated to the show.

The Doctor Who Festival at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre will run over three days from November 13.

 

News Source: Wales Online.

The Doctor Who cast and crew are back at it filming in the glorious Cardiff sun.

He was recently spotted filming in a playground, but today Peter Capaldi was shooting his latest scenes for the new series of Doctor Who in a church hall.

The cast and crew were spotted filming in the Canton area of Cardiff and during the filming inside the church hall, you could hear Capaldi shouting for his friend Osgood.

Lo and behold after a few hours the actress Ingrid Oliver, who play Osgood turned up, along with two zygons.
The Time Lord took time out from filming to speak and sign for fans – even having a selfie with the vicar of the church.
So even vicars are prone to following the latest trends.

News Source: Wales Online

The actresses’ TV characters are being reunited for a four-hour audio adventure from Big Finish.

The BAFTA award-winning Rebecca Front joins the guest cast of the new series of Doctor Who.

Rebecca will guest in an adventure that sees the return of the Zygons, although her role in the show is currently closely guarded – possibly by UNIT who also appear in the action-packed two-parter!

Rebecca is well-known for regular roles in The Thick of It, Inspector Lewis and more recently, the BBC Four sitcom, Up the Women. In the BBC’s Death Comes to Pemberley she took the role of Mrs Bennet, mother of Lydia Wickham, played by Jenna Coleman.

It’s Rebecca’s first appearance in Doctor Who and she’ll be seen alongside Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman who return later this year as the Doctor and Clara. She’s also joining Ingrid Oliver (Osgood) and Jemma Redgrave (Kate) who return in the two-parter written by Peter Harness.

Other members of the guest cast for series 9 include Maisie Williams, Michelle Gomez, Rufus Hound, Paul Kaye and Jaye Griffiths.

The BBC Cymru Wales produced drama will return to BBC One this Autumn with further casting to be announced in due course.

 

News Source: BBC

The Gallifreyan Newsroom today got news that a brand new Doctor Who Festival will be staged this 13-15th November 2015 at the London ExCel centre, the home of the 50th anniversatry convention back in 2013.

BBC Worldwide has announced details of the official Doctor Who Festival which will take place at ExCeL, London, on the 13th, 14th and 15th November 2015. It will be attended by Peter Capaldi (the Doctor) along with series show runner Steven Moffat and it will offer fans an exclusive glimpse into how the world of Doctor Who is created.

Peter Capaldi commented, ‘If having the world’s favourite Time Lord back on screen every week isn’t enough for you (and it’s not for me) then The Doctor Who Festival in London is the place to be. I’ll be heading there in November to join the fun and if it’s anything like the 50th anniversary event, then prepare yourself for total Time Lord mania.’

Visitors to the Festival will be able to explore an exciting array of backstage areas including theatre shows involving key talent, Interactive Workshops and ‘the ultimate Doctor Who shopping village’ offering photo opportunities and a vast range of merchandise.

Steven Moffat commented, ‘I can’t believe we’re going to give away our secrets! This is the closest you could possibly get to finding out what happens on set and how this magical show is put together.’

The Festival announcement comes in a week which has already revealed the Doctor will be moving into new Dimensions and we’ll have more news for you very soon!

ATTRACTIONS AT THE CONVENTION INCLUDE:

• THEATRE SHOWS – exclusive access to the writers and cast from the series as they talk about how to make an idea become reality on a series as big and bold as Doctor Who.
• ON SET PHOTO–photo opportunities on one of the current filming sets.
• WARDROBE DEPARTMENT – an exhibition of costumes and props from the series.
• COSPLAYERS SHOWCASE – where fans can showcase their impressive Doctor Who-themed outfits.
• THE FAN CHALLENGE! –Fans young and old can battle it out in the ultimate test of Doctor Who knowledge in order to be crowned the ultimate fan.
• DRAMA SCHOOL – the techniques and secrets that the cast learn when filming Doctor Who.
• OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE – the ultimate fan shopping experience.
• PRODUCTION VILLAGE – a chance for fans to explore a day in the life of the production team and crew.
• PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES – an opportunity for fans to purchase an individual photograph with the current cast members appearing.

DAY TICKET PRICES

• Standard ticket: £65
• Standard child ticket: £30
• Standard family ticket: £165
• TARDIS ticket: £110
• TARDIS child ticket: £50
• TARDIS family ticket: £285

 

Tickets will go on sale TOMORROW June 5th 2015