To celebrate Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday, Doctor Who fans around the world are going to watch ‘Vincent and the Doctor’ today at 7pm BST – including the Doctor and Amy Pond themselves, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan! Keep an eye out for other fans and special contributors with the #TheUltimateGinger hashtag.
Following the success of the first two Lethbridge-Stewart Short Story Competitions, Candy Jar is having a third round with another competition. As with the second one, it will be open to previously unpublished writers both in and outside the UK. Head of Publishing, Shaun Russell, says: “In these trying times, we all need something to focus on, to keep us all sane. For a lot of people that’s writing. So it’s seems the perfect time to run another competition, give…
If the worldwide simultaneous rewatch of Rose wasn’t enough Doctor Who nostalgia for you, then we have good news – because former series showrunner Russell T Davies has written a new coda for the 2005 episode, which has been released online. Starring Jacob Dudman (who you may recognise from various Doctor Who impression videos as well as a lot of Big Finish productions), the episode is called Revenge of the Nestene, and follows what happened next to the Auton leader after he was seemingly…
Fans around the world will be remembering and reminiscing this anniversary with a live stream of Rose, with many using the hashtag #TripofaLifetime to chat on Twitter (including showrunner and writer of Rose Russell T Davies himself!). Why not join in from 7pm GMT? All episodes from Series 1 to 12 of Doctor Who are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. To celebrate this, and to unite fans of Doctor Who around the world, Russell T Davies has written an introduction…
While we’re living through a crisis that could easily play out as a plot of a dystopian or sci-fi movie, it’s only right that Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has offered her support to us at this trying time. Jodie Whittaker’s take on the Doctor has been game-changing in many ways, but she has now delivered exactly what we need – five steps to handle the coronavirus crisis, or “any worrying situation”, in an in-character video message. And if anyone knows about dealing…
For Doctor Who fans around the world, please find a message and a new Doctor Who short story, from the current showrunner of Doctor Who, Chris Chibnall. Hello! We’re living through some strange times right now. With people staying home, and families stuck together, I thought maybe a few little presents from Doctor Who might help. Something to read, together or alone. New treats, from the people who make Doctor Who. We’ll try and post things here once or twice…
The Doctor Who Appreciation Society and fans from all over the work will be taking part in a Doctor Who re-watch of ‘Rose’ which is taking place on Thursday 26 March, (tonight) to mark the 15th anniversary. Plus, Russell T Davies is joining Twitter to take part in the live tweet for the evening! HELLO FAITHFUL VIEWER. This is me, on Twitter. Ready to livestream and livetweet tonight. let's have fun. Dark days, but Doctor Who is here! #TripOfALifetime #DoctorWho…
Doctor Who fans around the world are joining together for a special rewatch of 2013 special The Day of the Doctor to beat the self-isolation blues– and ahead of the big simultaneous screening, former series showrunner Steven Moffat has created a special treat for them. GNR can reveal that Moffat has penned a brand-new short Doctor Who scene to reintroduce the anniversary special to fans, featuring a “much-loved Doctor Who character” (yet to be revealed) and set to be released online at 6.30pm…
Due to the recent news about the spread of the virus, Big Finish has taken the decision to temporarily suspend the in-studio recording of audio dramas. Speaking about the precaution to pause recording sessions, Chairman of the production company, Jason Haigh-Ellery, said: “We have always worked considerably in advance – indeed some of our series have recordings dates that are up to four years in advance of their release date. So we are lucky enough to have many productions already ‘in the can’….
Candy Jar Books is pleased to announce that the latest The Lucy Wilson Mysteries novel, The Serpent’s Tongue is now up for pre-order, exclusively from the Candy Jar and Lethbridge-Stewart websites. This information is being released to coincide with Shakespeare Week, an annual celebration giving primary school children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. Written by Jonathan Macho The Serpent’s Tongue finds Lucy and Hobo time travelling back to Stratford-upon-Avon during the Shakespeare Jubilee celebrations of 1769.”…