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Month: July 2015

BBC IPLAYER ‘WATCHED BY MORE THAN 60M OUTSIDE THE UK FOR FREE’

BBC IPLAYER ‘WATCHED BY MORE THAN 60M OUTSIDE THE UK FOR FREE’

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More than 60 million people are watching the BBC iPlayer for free outside of the UK by masking their location, according to a new report. Analysts estimate 65 million people regularly access the BBC catch-up TV service using virtual private networks (VPNs) or proxy servers. In China alone that figure is thought to be around 38.5 million. The iPlayer is meant for UK TV viewers only and is funded by the licence fee. A global iPlayer was closed last month….

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DOCTOR WHO: SONTAR-HA!

DOCTOR WHO: SONTAR-HA!

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More casting news for Doctor Who: Classic Doctors, New Monsters has been revealed! Coming in 2016, Doctor Who: Classic Doctors, New Monsters is a box set of four new stories pitting the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Doctors against creatures from the New Series of Doctor Who. The Sontaran Ordeal by Andrew Smith sees Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor do battle with his old enemies the Sontarans – but this time in a new and deadly form, ready for a War they must never take part in! Leading the…

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STEVEN MOFFAT DEFENDS THE BBC: “IF WE ALLOW THE TORIES TO TURN IT OFF, I CAN’T SEE HOW WE’D GET IT BACK”

STEVEN MOFFAT DEFENDS THE BBC: “IF WE ALLOW THE TORIES TO TURN IT OFF, I CAN’T SEE HOW WE’D GET IT BACK”

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“If we limit, damage or destroy the BBC, we have absolutely no idea how to turn it back on,” said the Sherlock and Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat is the latest high profile figure to come out in defence of the BBC. The Sherlock co-creator and Doctor Who showrunner has described the Corporation as a “beacon” of broadcasting, and criticised the Conservative government’s “all wretched, all wrong” proposals for change.”If we limit it, or damage it, or destroy it, we…

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THE MAGICIAN’S APPRENTICE GETS BIG SCREEN PREMIER

THE MAGICIAN’S APPRENTICE GETS BIG SCREEN PREMIER

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The Gallifreyan Newsroom has received news today that the new season opener The Magicians Apprentice will premier at this years Edinburgh International Television Festival. Exploding with epic and thrilling adventures, don’t miss the opportunity to see the opening episode of BBC One’s new Doctor Who series ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’, written by Steven Moffat, produced by Peter Bennett and directed by Hettie Macdonald. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with guests to be announced later. Tickets £12/£8 News Source: Filmhouse…

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DOCTOR WHO LEGACY: UPDATE

DOCTOR WHO LEGACY: UPDATE

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Today our good friends over at Tiny Rebel Games have sent The Gallifreyan Newsroom an update on their “Doctor Who Legacy” game, which reads as follows: Greetings Whovians from the team at Doctor Who: Legacy! Currently we’re very VERY busy working on version 3 of the game which should be in your hands in just a few weeks! Above you can see some of the art coming your way – the amazing TV Movie Master (the tremendous Eric Roberts) whose…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 489

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 489

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THE SIXTH DOCTOR, COLIN BAKER, REVEALS WHY THE TIME HAS COME FOR HIS REGENERATION, IN DWM 489! The Sixth Doctor never had a proper regeneration story on television – so now Colin Baker has returned to record The Last Adventure for audio production company Big Finish… “Big Finish came to me, and said, ‘If we write you a really good story, and if we released your seven cats which we’ve kidnapped, which are suspended above this flame getting lower and…

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DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS: DARK CONVOY

DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS: DARK CONVOY

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The latest release in the range of Doctor Who short stories is out today! It’s Sophie Aldred’s turn in the recording booth this month to bring Mark B. Oliver’s new story Doctor Who: Dark Convoy to life. Materialising aboard the submarine HMS Thunder during the Second World War, the Doctor and Ace join Commander Fitzgerald and his crew as they track a fellow sub in trouble. While the Doctor advises the Captain on navigational matters, Ace joins in a daring mission to…

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DOCTOR WHO STAR ALEX KINGSTON MARRIES

DOCTOR WHO STAR ALEX KINGSTON MARRIES

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Alex Kingston has married her long-term partner Jonathan Stamp in a romantic Italian ceremony. The 52-year-old actress, best known for her roles in sci-fi series Doctor Who and medical drama ER, walked down the aisle in a romantic ceremony held at the All Saints Anglican Church in Rome on Saturday. Alex shunned bridal traditions for her third marriage, opting for a pastel green wedding dress with a voluminous skirt instead of a classic white gown. The screen star and her…

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DWAS – BACK TO THE EIGHTIES – GUEST UPDATE

DWAS – BACK TO THE EIGHTIES – GUEST UPDATE

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The Gallifreyan Newsroom today, received an update on the forthcoming one day convention, to be staged by the DWAS, showcasing Doctor Who in the 1980’s.  The updated guest list is as follows, with more announcements to follow.  For more information on this event, please go over to the DWAS site for full details. COLIN BAKER Our guest of honour will be sixth Doctor and DWAS Honorary President, Colin Baker. A firm fan favourite, Colin was voted best audio Doctor for his work…

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DOCTOR WHO: MEET THE VICTIMS OF THE WEEPING ANGELS!

DOCTOR WHO: MEET THE VICTIMS OF THE WEEPING ANGELS!

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The cast for the first story in our Doctor Who: Classic Doctors, New Monsters boxset has been revealed! Coming in 2016, Doctor Who: Classic Doctors, New Monsters is a box set of four new stories pitting the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Doctors against creatures from the New Series of Doctor Who. Fallen Angels by Phil Mulryne sees Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor do battle with the most terrifying of creatures, the Weeping Angels – first introduced in 2007’sBlink. ‘The Weeping Angels have been voted one of the best Doctor…

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