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Month: September 2016

The Eleventh Doctor #2.13

The Eleventh Doctor #2.13

The endgame begins, as the architect of the Doctor’s pain stands revealed, and the truth behind the Squire is out in the open at last! With Alice still trapped in the Time War, and Abslom itching to take a chainsword to the enemy, can the Doctor broker peace and balm his guilty soul?! On Sale From: September 21st 2016

Classic Doctors, New Racnoss!

Classic Doctors, New Racnoss!

Big Finish are delighted to confirm the first monsters for Doctor Who – Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 2! Ever since the July release of Doctor Who – Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 1, Big Finish have had social media and enquiries buzzing about what would be in the second collection of stories pitching Classic Doctor Who series Doctors against New Doctor Who series monsters. First to be announced for 2017’s Doctor Who – Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 2…

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Doom Coalition 3 Out!

Doom Coalition 3 Out!

The wait is over – Doctor Who: Doom Coalition Series 3 is out now! Big Finish are delighted to reveal that Doctor Who – Doom Doalition Series 3, starring Paul McGann, Nicola Walker, Hattie Morahan and Alex Kingston was released this morning. Anyone who has pre-ordered on CD or Download will find a download link in their Big Finish accounts right now – so what are you waiting for?!! Doctor Who – Doom Coalition Series 3 is being held at the…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 504

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 504

ISSUE 504 OF DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE CYBERMEN! 50 years ago, the Cybermen first marched onto our screens. We ask the costume designer who gave them life about their enduring appeal… “People often come up to me and say, ‘I think your Cybermen were the most frightening,’ says costume designer Alexandra Tynan, who gave the original Cybermen their distinctive look for 1966’s The Tenth Planet. “I looked at them yesterday, when I re-watched The Tenth Planet, and I thought, ‘I suppose they…

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A Doctor Who Themed Wedding On Tonights The One Show

A Doctor Who Themed Wedding On Tonights The One Show

The BBC’s “The One Show” tonight (22.09.16) ran a feature looking at “original” ways to tie the knot.  Included in this jolly piece were Mr and Mrs Paul Seymour, who renewed their wedding vows 30 years on with a Doctor Who themed ceremony, complete with a Dalek as the ring bearer. In time honored fashion the Dalek did have a few problems negotiating the aisle due to a carpet and needed a bit of a push to make it to the altar on time! You may…

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A TARDIS coffin anyone?

A TARDIS coffin anyone?

A TARDIS coffin is among a series of unusual requests received by Central England Co-operative’s Funeralcare. The Co-operative Society has experienced a surge in demand for out of the ordinary send offs as more people look to have a greater say on planning and personalising their own funerals. This shift towards personalisation has coincided with a rise in people opting to sign up to pre-paid funeral plans or to fill out a funeral wishes form to ensure they get the…

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Tributes paid to Plymouth council officer and Dr Who fanatic who has died

Tributes paid to Plymouth council officer and Dr Who fanatic who has died

Tributes have been paid to an “unassuming and well-respected” council official who has died. Stella Royal worked as a Plymouth City Council clerical officer since 1998, spending the last seven years with the safeguarding children board at Midland House. She is understood to have suffered a heart attack. In a message to staff, PCC head of service, quality and assurance Siobhan Wallace said: “Stella was a valued colleague and whilst a quiet person, she provided a huge amount of support…

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Terence Bayler 1930 – 2016

Terence Bayler 1930 – 2016

The actor Terence Bayler has died at the age of 86 Terence Bayler appeared in two Doctor Who stories. In 1966 he played Yendom, one of the Monoids’ slaves, in the First Doctor story The Ark. In 1969 he returned to the series playing Major Barrington, an officer in the British Army, in the final Second Doctor story, The War Games. Bayler was born in New Zealand, where he first trained as an actor, appearing the 1952 film Broken Barrier,…

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2016 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DIRECTOR, RETURNING CHARACTER CONFIRMED

2016 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DIRECTOR, RETURNING CHARACTER CONFIRMED

The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine (#504) confirms the director and one of the guest cast in the 2016 Christmas special. The 60-minute festive story, written again by Steven Moffat, is being helmed by Edward Bazalgette. He previously directed the 2015 Maisie Williams’ double “The Girl Who Died” and “The Woman Who Lived”. The mag also confirms that Matt Lucas’ character Nardole will be back at Christmas in addition to the already announced opening episode of Series 10. The…

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