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Doctor Who series 11: concept artist teases “crazy” vision for new TARDIS

Doctor Who series 11: concept artist teases “crazy” vision for new TARDIS

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Peter Capaldi’s TARDIS was dismantled after his Doctor regenerated, and now we seem to have confirmation that “crazy” plans are afoot for Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor to have her own redecorated version.

Showrunner Chris Chibnall has been tight-lipped about whether the TARDIS will be getting a complete overhaul, and the iconic police box was notable in its absence from the Doctor Who series 11 trailer.

But now, we’ve had our biggest clue yet that something funky and new will be materialising on our screens in series 11. This news comes from concept artist Darren Fereday, who tagged production designer Arwel Wyn Jones in the following Tweet:

https://twitter.com/DarrenFereday/status/1026408599101349888

Arwel Wyn Jones responded by reminding Fereday – with a winking emoji – that they aren’t meant to be talking about this:

When a fan said “there can’t be something even cooler to do” with the TARDIS, compared to the previous designs, Fereday played it coy and unleashed a few winking emojis of his own:

We can’t wait to see what Arwel Wyn Jones’ crazy vision, which Darren Fereday helped realise, ends up looking like on screen. With any luck, there will be a big unveil between now and Doctor Who series 11’s premiere in October.

We’ll keep you posted as we hear more.

Source: Doctor Who Production News

OUT NOW! One Doctor Two Hearts

OUT NOW! One Doctor Two Hearts

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Packed throughout with references to the Doctor Who world, the humour and detail of One Doctor Two Hearts will appeal to children of all ages, as well as Doctor Who fans young and old.

In the wonderful style of T is for TARDIS, the stunning, retro-style illustrations on every page complete this beautiful hardback.

One Doctor, Two Hearts, written and illustrated by Adam Howling is now available to purchase.

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William Hartnell Heritage Plaque

William Hartnell Heritage Plaque

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The Doctor Who Appreciation Society has secured an agreement for a blue heritage plaque honouring William Hartnell to be placed at Ealing Studios in West London. William Hartnell was a respected film and television actor and often worked at Ealing

Before the plaque can be made DWAS needs to raise the funds to do so. In the past, fans have been very generous in their support for the Society’s heritage plaques for Verity Lambert at Riverside Studios in 2014 (due to reopen in 2019) and for Jon Pertwee at New Wimbledon Theatre in 2016. It is hope that fans will again come together to honour William Hartnell in the same way. In the coming weeks DWAS will announce a number of ways that people can join in – they plan that everyone who wants to take part in the fundraising will be able to do so without the need to part with large sums of cash.

Finally, every fan who helps DWAS raise funds will be able to enter a competition to win tickets to the unveiling which will take place in the company of friends, colleagues and family.

More news as we get it – “stay tuned”!

Class, Lady Christina, the Eleventh Doctor Tales and more: Big Finish Doctor Who audio releases for August

Class, Lady Christina, the Eleventh Doctor Tales and more: Big Finish Doctor Who audio releases for August

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Big Finish have plenty of brand new audio adventures lined up for August for fans to enjoy, including the return of Class, Lady Christina and all new tales from from the Eleventh Doctor’s era! Here’s a roundup of what’s coming this month.

Class is back in session!

Six new adventures find the Class gang back in action. Featuring the original cast, two boxsets of audio dramas see the cast cross paths with the Daleks and Doctor Who companion Ace (Sophie Aldred).

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The Seventh Doctor travels with Mel and Ace

The Seventh Doctor is back travelling with Mel and Ace in three new tales set in London, 2017. Except… it isn’t. Berlin, 1961. But it isn’t that either. Not really. Not in the timeline the Doctor knows. Something is very wrong….

Order Doctor Who: Red Planets from Big Finish

Four Eleventh Doctor tales narrated by Jacob Dudman

Geronimo! Dorian Maldovar, Kazran and of course the Eleventh Doctor are brought to life in this set of chronicles from the era of the Eleventh Doctor, narrated by Jacob Dudman. Find out what happens when Clara meets Jane Austen, and Amy fights the Calendar Man!

Order Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles from Big Finish

Lady Christina is back in action!

The mysterious cat burglar with a lust for life is back! Michelle Ryan, who played the role of Lady Christina in the 2009 Doctor Who Special Planet of the Dead, returns in four new audio adventures. All aboard the number 200 bus, it’s going to be a rip-roaring ride!

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Bilis Manger’s hotel? Stay at your peril!

“Welcome to the Traveller’s Halt. You’re in luck – we have one room left. My name is Bilis Manger. Let me show you to your room.” The new Torchwood monthly audio tale is not for the fainthearted!

Order Torchwood: Deadbeat Escape from Big Finish

Tyler and the Metacrisis Doctor return!

There’s no stopping the indomitable Jackie Tyler! The second of two Short Trips set on a parallel world with Jackie Tyler (played by Camille Coduri) and the Meta-Crisis Doctor is out now. Are you ready to find out what happened after Journey’s End? Available for £2.99

Order Doctor Who Short Trips: Flight Into Hull! From Big Finish

All titles are initially available exclusively from the Big Finish website in August. Check back here next month for a roundup

Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall to appear at CBBC’s Summer Social

Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall to appear at CBBC’s Summer Social

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Ahead of the new series of Doctor Who, showrunner Chris Chibnall will appear on the main stage at the festival for a special Q&A hosted by television presenter, Chris Johnson.

Set against the historic backdrop of the Grade II listed Croxteth Country Park, revelers can expect the very best of CBBC programming, including immersive activity zones, theatre shows, interactive and inspiring art workshops, top class musical experiences, cool outdoor and sporting activities, junior discos, themed treasure hunts, gaming areas, character walkabouts, vlogger meet & greets, live appearances from the most popular children’s authors and much, much more.

CBBC Summer Social will take place 3-5 August at Croxteth Hall in Liverpool. Chris Chibnall will appear on the main stage on Sunday 5th at 2pm. Tickets are on sale priced from £28. To purchase tickets and for more information click here.

CBBC Summer Social is being organised in partnership with Liverpool City Council and forms part of Liverpool 2018 – a year of projects marking a decade since Liverpool was European Capital of Culture.

Please note, all ticket prices are per day. Booking & Transaction fees apply.

Doctor Who series 11 cast confirm secretive South Africa filming

Doctor Who series 11 cast confirm secretive South Africa filming

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Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole in the new Doctor Who trailer (BBC, HF)

It’s fair to say that the filming of Jodie Whittaker’s first Doctor Who series has been kept under wraps, with the BBC working hard to stop any series 11 leaks or photos appearing that might spoil the upcoming adventures for the Thirteenth Doctor and her team.

However, as we get closer to the series 11 air date this autumn, more and more information is being released – and that includes some new details about the filming, with the Doctor Who cast finally confirming the long-running rumours about them shooting in South Africa.

Describing the experience as “absolutely amazing,” Jodie Whittaker explained that it wasn’t her first time shooting in South Africa, though it was probably the most ambitious.

“I played a British backpacker in a film called White Wedding,” she told Doctor Who Magazine.

“It was shot over 18 days. We started in the middle and drove to Cape Town, basically stopping and shooting. It was incredible. But I only spent about two days in Cape Town, whereas the Doctor Who shoot was three weeks.”

“It was warm, so that was good,” she continued.

“The ambition was huge and the landscapes there – you couldn’t have got that here. But it required a lot of focus because we knew we had a lot to do in three weeks.

“We were working with a really great South African crew. They recommended things for us to do on our days off!”

“They were in the middle of a drought,” her co-star Tosin Cole added, also noting that they “had to have two-minute showers” to preserve water supplies.

“But other than the water crisis, we had a really good time out there.”

Mandip Gill, Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole in Doctor Who series 11 (BBC, HF)
Mandip Gill, Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole in Doctor Who series 11 (BBC)

The interview with Whittaker also confirms that the above picture is from the episode filmed in South Africa, which based on the companions’ outfits matches up with trailer footage of the Tardis team (see main image) facing new threats in mid-20th century America (rumoured to involve the civil rights movement and Rosa Parks).

And hey – if nothing else, it was a good chance for the new TARDIS crew to pick up some rays.

Doctor Who returns to BBC1 this autumn

Jodie Whittaker’s on top of the world in new Doctor Who photo

Jodie Whittaker’s on top of the world in new Doctor Who photo

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Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor in Doctor Who (BBC, HF)

Remember those days when we struggled for the barest hint of any news about Doctor Who? Hoped against hope for the sliver of a quote from Jodie Whittaker about the new series? Dreamed at the prospect of an out-of-focus, blurry shot of the Thirteenth Doctor?

Truly, it was a different time – because in recent weeks the BBC sci-fi series has been bombarding us with new information, clips and hints about the new episodes, from fancy magazine covers, images and trailers to high-profile panel appearances from the cast and crew.

And now the BBC has released ANOTHER image of Jodie Whittaker’s new Doctor in action, which sees the Time Lord standing astride a cliff, sonic screwdriver in hand, as she looks thoughtfully back at the camera.

Notably, this is one of the first shots we’ve seen of Whittaker with her new screwdriver “in action” – as in, not in specially-made production art – and was possibly taken during rumoured filming in Spain earlier this year.

It’s also an interesting mirror of the very first shot we saw of Whittaker in costume – standing on a seaside cliff in front of the new TARDIS– although it’s unclear whether it’s a still from the new series, or a shot taken when the cameras weren’t rolling.

To sum up, there’s not LOADS that this image can tell us. But frankly, even though we’re now a bit spoilt for choice when it comes to Doctor Who series 11 material, we still can’t help but get pretty excited every time a new image, interview or trailer drops.

In other words, keep them coming, lads – we’ve got room for plenty more.

Doctor Who returns to BBC1 this autumn