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Month: August 2015

DOCTOR WHO AND SHERLOCK WRITER MOFFAT BACKS ‘MADLY VARIED’ BBC

DOCTOR WHO AND SHERLOCK WRITER MOFFAT BACKS ‘MADLY VARIED’ BBC

The man behind some of the BBC’s biggest shows, including Sherlock and Doctor Who, has asked people to imagine what the world would be like without the “insane variety” of the BBC. TV writer Steven Moffat again voiced his support for the corporation and pointed towards Doctor Who, The Great British Bake Off and “everything David Attenborough’s ever done” as examples of how varied BBC shows are. He told an audience at the Edinburgh International Television Festival: “There is no…

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STEVEN MOFFAT JOKES HE WOULD BEAT PETER CAPALDI IN SHOW KNOWLEDGE BATTLE

STEVEN MOFFAT JOKES HE WOULD BEAT PETER CAPALDI IN SHOW KNOWLEDGE BATTLE

The show’s lead writer and executive producer insisted he wasn’t phased by the current Doctor’s extensive knowledge. Doctor Who boss Steven Moffat has joked he would come out top in an epic knowledge battle with Peter Capaldi. The show’s lead writer and executive producer insisted he wasn’t phased by the current Doctor’s extensive knowledge of the hit show. He was asked at the Edinburgh International Television Festival if he was daunted by having to work closely with Capaldi – someone…

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THE FIFTH(ISH) DOCTOR: PETER DAVISON, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY PETER DAVISON

THE FIFTH(ISH) DOCTOR: PETER DAVISON, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY PETER DAVISON

The Gallifreyan Newsroom today has recieved information that fifth Doctor, Peter Davison is to write his autobiography which is currently titled The Fifth(ish) Doctor and will be published in April 2016. The book will feature a foreword by his son-in-law and former Doctor, David Tennant. Davison is only the third Doctor actor to write an autobiography. Jon Pertwee wrote two autobiographies; 1984’s Moon Boots and Dinner Suits (republished in 2013) and I am the Doctor in 1996, the year of…

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TICKETS ON SALE FOR DOCTOR WHO SERIES 9 LAUNCH SCREENING

TICKETS ON SALE FOR DOCTOR WHO SERIES 9 LAUNCH SCREENING

Be one of the lucky few to see the first two episodes before everyone else on Thursday, September 10 at Cineworld, Cardiff. Fancy being one of the first people to see what’s in store during the new series of Doctor Who?  Well now you can be as tickets have just gone on sale for Bafta Cymru’s exclusive preview of the new series. The first two episodes will be shown at Cineworld, Cardiff on September 10 followed by a Q&A with…

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BAFTA CYMRU AWARDS 2015: WHO IS NOMINATED? WHEN IS IT?

BAFTA CYMRU AWARDS 2015: WHO IS NOMINATED? WHEN IS IT?

Who is up for what at at this year’s Bafta Cymru Awards? SIAN PHILLIPS AWARD: Announced on 17 September OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TELEVISION AWARD: Announced on 27 September BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SPONSORED BY HMV: Christian Britten for Fog of Sex: Stories from the Frontline of Student Sex Work – Visual Influence Claire Sturges for Sexwork, Love and Mr Right Owen Davis for Gohebwyr: Owen Davis – Cwmni Da / S4C FEATURE/TELEVISION FEATURE SPONSORED BY CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE: GRIFF RHYS JONES…

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DWAS – BACK TO THE EIGHTIES – GUEST UPDATE 26.8.15

DWAS – BACK TO THE EIGHTIES – GUEST UPDATE 26.8.15

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.  More guests will be announced soon… LOUISE PAJO Doctor Who was first released on home video in the 1980s. The first B&W story to be released was ‘The Seeds…

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DOCTOR WHO MOMENT ? THE NTAS WANT TO KNOW…

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DOCTOR WHO MOMENT ? THE NTAS WANT TO KNOW…

Nominations open today (August 25) and voting is available right up until December. The nation’s favourite moments will then be aired during the annual ceremony in January 2016. All other categories – such as New Drama and Entertainment Presenter – will open for public voting in October 2015. Dermot O’Leary will host the event at The O2 in London on January 20, with the night also airing on ITV. The Gallifreyan Newsroom will be there live at the O2 and it…

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DOCTOR WHO SERIES 9: INGRID OLIVER ON OSGOOD’S RETURN

DOCTOR WHO SERIES 9: INGRID OLIVER ON OSGOOD’S RETURN

Ingrid Oliver is a Doctor Who fangirl on and off screen, here we talk to her about. There’s one face we’re very happy to see back in Doctor Who – Osgood. Actress Ingrid Oliver has revealed her shock at her popular character’s return after Doctor Who’s showrunner, Steven Moffat, said Osgood was a definite goner after being killed off by Missy (Michelle Gomez) at the end of series eight. Oliver told WalesOnline while on location near Newport: “I was surprised…

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TEN MORE TITLES TO BE RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER – INCLUDING WARTIME DRAMA!

TEN MORE TITLES TO BE RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER – INCLUDING WARTIME DRAMA!

Here is a list of the ten titles for re-release on Time Travel TV in September. Including the very first independent DOCTOR WHO spin-off drama WARTIME.This new release has been re-mastered from the original rushes and has a digitised stereo mix from composter MARK AYRES! There’s also a stack of new special features. The DVD will also feature a reversible inlay – with both the new cover artwork (below) and the original 1988 version.   0355 Myth Makers 016 Richard Franklin RTP0232…

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