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Month: September 2016

Robert Glenister would love a comeback in Doctor Who

Robert Glenister would love a comeback in Doctor Who

Robert Glenister may have had some regrets over the time he appeared in Doctor Who, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t want to have another crack at it. The actor has said that he would definitely sign up for a role in the BBC sci-fi series if the opportunity arose, having previously played a robot in ‘The Caves of Androzani’, which also marked Peter Davison’s final appearance as the fifth Doctor in 1984. “I did Doctor Who 30 years ago, and…

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MOFFAT SAYS HE IS NOT BLOCKING TORCHWOOD’S TV REVIVAL

MOFFAT SAYS HE IS NOT BLOCKING TORCHWOOD’S TV REVIVAL

Steven Moffat has addressed rumours that he is responsible for preventing Torchwood’s return to TV. The rumour, for those not following so far, has originated from comments made by John Barrowman over the past several days. Barrowman initially claimed in an interview that “certain egos” were in the way of the spin-off’s return. He then dropped some not-so-subtle hints that one of these figures was Steven Moffat: “I’m being told that it can’t come back until it’s got approval from…

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Doctor Who – The Movie

Doctor Who – The Movie

BBC Worldwide have confirmed details for the forthcoming blu-ray release of the 1996 Doctor Who Television Movie, starring Paul McGann. Unlike the blu-ray release of Spearhead from Space the TV Movie hasn’t been re-scanned from its original film elements to create a high definition version, but is instead presented as a 1080/50i upscaled image. Also, whereas Spearhead featured new supporting features, this release ports across those featured on the “Special Edition” version, previously only available as part of the Revisitations…

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This fan trailer for spin-off Class is just what the Doctor ordered

This fan trailer for spin-off Class is just what the Doctor ordered

Who needs an official trailer when you have creativity like this? We’ve got a logo. We’ve got a very Torchwood-esque synopsis. But where oh where is the trailer for Doctor Who spin-off Class? Soon. At least, that’s the impression given by the first tweet from the official BBC class account. “Prepare yourselves”? We’re all ready now, Class! Just give us the trailer. Please! So, while you wait tutting and tapping your vortex manipulator watch, this fan-made teaser trailer for the upcoming…

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The Christmas special is “absolutely beautiful” and made Mark Gatiss cry

The Christmas special is “absolutely beautiful” and made Mark Gatiss cry

The lack of Doctor Who in the autumn schedules this year is starting to make us feel seriously depressed, with the sci-fi series taking a break until the Christmas special this December before returning for a full series next April. However, frequent Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss (who is writing an episode for the upcoming series) says that the new material might be worth the wait – because this year’s festive special is some of head writer Steven Moffat’s best…

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celebrate 50 years of Star Trek references in Doctor Who

celebrate 50 years of Star Trek references in Doctor Who

Trekkies all over the world are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their beloved television show, Star Trek. Whilst we congratulate them on that milestone – side note: we got there first! – let’s have a look at some of the best references to Captain Kirk & Co. in Doctor Who. THE 1996 TV MOVIE Paul McGann spent a night being The Doctor but he did manage to upset a few fans with his use of the phrase, “cloaking device,” when…

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Reading Comic Con confirms Doctor Who Stars

Reading Comic Con confirms Doctor Who Stars

Just two months stand between cosplayers and Reading Comic Con and more stars from the world of television, film and comics have been added to the line up. Actor and Games of Thrones swordsman extraordinaire, Miltos Yerolemou – who taught Arya Stark how to handle a sword will be a guest at the event on both Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27 at Rivermead Leisure Centre in Richfield Avenue. Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker and Doctor Who actress Nicola Bryant…

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John Barrowman has a special deal to help him return to Doctor Who

John Barrowman has a special deal to help him return to Doctor Who

It’s beginning to look like there won’t be a revival for Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood any time soon, with star John Barrowman recently telling us that “certain egos” were preventing the series making a comeback. However, there could still be a chance for Barrowman’s Captain Jack Harkness to return to parent series Doctor Who – and apparently the actor has made a special deal to help make that dream a reality. When asked if he’d return to the sci-fi series,…

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DOCTOR WHO LEGACY – SPECIAL OFFER

DOCTOR WHO LEGACY – SPECIAL OFFER

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