“A great episode of Doctor Who.” “An absolute slog to watch through.” “A chance to see this Doctor really having some fun.” “Shades of RTD.” Here’s what our readers thought of the return of the Doctor… “This is an episode for the fans. Not only is it fast paced and beautifully produced but it has the feel of a landmark Doctor Who story. We have the two greatest foes in Doctor Who history, both parts played to their maximum potential….
TOM BAKER ERA LIGHTING DESIGNER AND MUCH ADMIRED “GENIUS” PASSES AWAY AT HOME. Duncan Brown, the highly respected BBC studio lighting designer who worked on four Doctor Who stories has died – this news comes just after the airing of a new series episode that could be seen as a sequel to his very first credit on the show, the hugely acclaimed Genesis Of the Daleks (1975). Brown was one of the finest lighting directors to have worked on the…
Doctor Who drew an audience of less than 5 million viewers on its BBC One return last night (September 19), according to overnight data. Series nine premiere ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ could only summon figures of 4.58 million (21.2%) in its 7.40pm timeslot, more than 2 million less than last series’ opener and Peter Capaldi’s full debut ‘Deep Breath’ (6.79 million). 2012 premiere ‘Asylum of the Daleks’ with Matt Smith logged 6.38 million, and in 2011, first episode ‘The Impossible Astronaut’…
It’s been officially confirmed that Jenna Coleman, who plays Clara Oswald, will leave Doctor Who during the new series which starts tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. However, it’s not been revealed exactly when Clara leaves and the question many are already asking is how will she part company with the Doctor? Jenna Coleman made her Doctor Who debut on 1 September, 2012 as Oswin Oswald in Asylum of the Daleks. She returned on Christmas Day of that year, playing Clara and…
The Second Doctor returns for the first release of The Early Adventures: Series 2! Doctor Who: The Early Adventures authentically recreates the earliest years of the classic television series, with narration and a full cast of actors. It’s audio adventures in black and white! After four thrilling First Doctor adventures last year, Series 2 recaptures the classic escapades of the Second Doctor and his friends. Reprising the role made famous by the late, great Patrick Troughton is his good friend and Jamie actor Frazer Hines. He’s…
The Sixth Doctor is introduced to Mrs. Constance Clarke in our second September Main Range Release. The Doctor Who Main Range brings you a new full-cast adventure every month, starring one of the original actors to play the Doctor on television! Featuring fantastic new creations or the best-loved monsters from the past of the series, these new stories are perfect for Doctor Who fans young and old. Our 204th release Doctor Who: Criss-Cross begins a new era of adventures for Colin Baker’s Sixth Doctor. Working out of…
The Seventh Doctor and Mel pit themselves against the might of Sontar in the first September Main Range Release. The Doctor Who Main Range brings you a new full-cast adventure every month, starring one of the original actors to play the Doctor on television! Featuring fantastic new creations or the best-loved monsters from the past of the series, these new stories are perfect for Doctor Who fans young and old. Our 203rd release Doctor Who: Terror of the Sontarans continues…
Here’s is list of new releases for October – available from the 1st. of the month. Our new title is LONGLEAT ‘83 – THE LOST FOOTAGE. Roger Stevens, who filmed a truck load of behind the scenes video at the event, has found all his master tapes and put everything together in one massive production! Nearly TWO hours of footage. So if you were at Longleat ’83 here’s your chance to spot yourself a long, long time ago! RTP0105…
The actress is keen to follow in the footsteps of her former Emmerdale co-star and already has an idea of what her companion could be like. Verity Rushworth wants to be the next companion in Doctor Who. The 30-year-old actress is a big fan of the sci-fi series and is keen to follow in the footsteps of her friend and former Emmerdale co-star Jenna Coleman – who is reportedly quitting the BBC One show – and join Peter Capaldi’s Time…
Doctor Who returns for its ninth series since its comeback this weekend and you can already pre-order the first half on DVD. Doctor Who: Series 9 Part 1 is available to order from the BBC Shop and Amazon, and will be officially released on November 2. Part 2 will follow early next year. “Part 1 contains the first three two-part stories from Peter Capaldi’s second series in the role with guest stars Maisie Williams and Rufus Hound as well as the brilliant…