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Month: October 2019

K9 heads for Sci-Fi Scarborough at Spa

K9 heads for Sci-Fi Scarborough at Spa

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The second guest for Sci-Fi Scarborough is top dog in the world of Doctor Who  – it’s the voice of everyone’s favourite robotic dog K-9,  John Leeson, who also portrayed Bungle Bear on Rainbow. Already announced is Star Wars actor and puppeteer Mike Quinn. After leaving school, John Leeson worked in a bookshop, and then as a porter in the Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital. He joined the Leicester Dramatic Society and ultimately applied for and won a place at RADA….

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Colin Baker is coming to Edinburgh, here’s where you can meet him

Colin Baker is coming to Edinburgh, here’s where you can meet him

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The actor, also famous for his role as Paul Merroney in the Seventies BBC drama series The Brothers, is coming to Edinburgh to attend Capital Sci-Fi Con, which will run at the Corn Exchange from 14-16 February 2020. Baker starred in Doctor Who as the sixth Doctor, appearing in 11 adventures between 1984 and 1986. Baker will meet fans, pose for photos and sign autographs at next year’s convention and is also expected to appear on panels during the weekend…

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SEASON 12 RE-RELEASED AND FURY FROM THE DEEP TO GET ANIMATED!

SEASON 12 RE-RELEASED AND FURY FROM THE DEEP TO GET ANIMATED!

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News just in, London Comic Con has just confirmed that Doctor Who: The Collection Season 12 is being re-released by the BBC, due to popular demand.  This was confirmed in a tweet by Lee Binding… More news on this when we receive it… And the big reveal from our panel (bar how big the Brigs's garden is) is we're doing a LIMITED RUN of Season 12 to help you complete your set. pic.twitter.com/lONeWiCmsS — Lee Binding (@LeeBinding) October 27, 2019…

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JOIN BOB BAKER AT THE STORY-TALE FESTIVAL IN BRISTOL

JOIN BOB BAKER AT THE STORY-TALE FESTIVAL IN BRISTOL

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Join writer Bob Baker (K9, Dr Who, Wallace & Gromit, Flora’s World) on Sunday 27th October @ 13.00 GMT as he discuses “Writing for Children” and author Sarah Baker (Through the Mirror Door and Eloise Undercover), for an inspirational Q&A session, chaired by Lottie Storey. This event is co-hosted by Bristol Festival of Literature. Ages: 7-11 years Accessibility: Accessible with disabled toilet. Limited space for buggies. Event capacity: 30 Details Date: October 27 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Cost: £4 Event Categories: 10…

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Dr Who and Daleks spotted filming at the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge

Dr Who and Daleks spotted filming at the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Filming for a forthcoming episode of Doctor Who has been taking place in Bristol. Met old friends for a curry and, on a whim, went for a stroll over the bridge. Only filming the Dr Who Christmas Special – nine daleks, in formation, on Clifton Suspension Bridge!!! You have been warned Bristol…. pic.twitter.com/SVBZni4OuO — John Loy (@BristleBoy) October 22, 2019 Social media has been seeing images of Daleks on Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, with rumours it is for a special…

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Doctor Who star Colin Baker to attend Thornbury Geekmania

Doctor Who star Colin Baker to attend Thornbury Geekmania

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Thornbury residents are being encouraged to ‘get their geek on’ in a event taking place next month. Geekmania is being held at Thornbury Leisure Centre on Saturday, November 2. A number of special guests, including Doctor Who star Colin Baker, have already been announced. Baker played the sixth incarnation of The Doctor, starring in the hit BBC show from 1984-1986. Also attending will be Mickey Lewis, who has played a number a monsters on the show over the years. Hollywood…

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Doctor Who themed wedding in Cornwall, with TARDIS and Dalek

Doctor Who themed wedding in Cornwall, with TARDIS and Dalek

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Every fan of Doctor Who knows he (or now she) is nothing without a companion – as proven by two superfans of the sci-fi show who vowed to travel time and space together for the rest of their lives when they married on Saturday. West Cornwall’s answer to The Doctor and Rose – although with a somewhat happier ending to their first kiss – are Andrew and Amanda Segal, who used the BBC series as the theme for their wedding….

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‘The Edge of Time’ VR game release date, new artwork and details

‘The Edge of Time’ VR game release date, new artwork and details

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Publisher PlayStack and Developer Maze Theory have announced today that Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, the feature-length VR videogame, will launch on November 12th 2019. With multiple references to the series and its 55-year history, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time combines action, adventure and sci-fi, equipping players with the Sonic Screwdriver to solve mind-bending puzzles, escape treacherous environments and come face-to-face with classic Doctor Who monsters, all within virtual reality. Escape from the Weeping Angels, face off against brand-new creatures and…

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SIL AND THE DEVIL SEEDS OF ARODOR OFFICIAL LAUNCH TOUR DATES!

SIL AND THE DEVIL SEEDS OF ARODOR OFFICIAL LAUNCH TOUR DATES!

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31st Oct – 2nd Nov 2019-10-13 SFXW Sci-Fi Weekender, Great Yarmouth With SOPHIE ALDRED Your first chance to get copies of the new drama release from our Reeltime Pictures Dealers Table. We’ll be stocking a wide range of titles from our catalogue. http://www.scifiweekender.com   3rd Nov 2019 Rudolf Steiner House, London ALL STAR CAST LONDON GALA PREMIERE! With NABIL SHABAN, CHRISTOPHER RYAN, SOPHIE ALDRED, JANET HENFREY, SAKUNTALA RAMANEE, JIM CONWAY, JOHN MICHAEL ROOKE, JAY RAMANEE-MURPHY and Writer PHILIP MARTIN. Plus…

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THE DOCTOR WHO COMPANION – THE TWELFTH DOCTOR: VOLUME TWO

THE DOCTOR WHO COMPANION – THE TWELFTH DOCTOR: VOLUME TWO

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Doctor Who Magazine continues its exhaustive chronicle of the show’s production with a volume dedicated to four memorable episodes of Series 8: Time Heist, The Caretaker, Kill the Moon and Mummy on the Orient Express. Andrew Pixley’s meticulous behind-the-scenes coverage – reproduced in magazine format for the first time – examines every aspect of the stories’ development, from scripting through to transmission and beyond. Richly illustrated with rare and previously unseen images, this collectors’ edition is the essential guide to the series that charted a new…

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