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Doctor Who legend famed for being voice of the Daleks leaves behind eye-watering amount in will

Doctor Who legend famed for being voice of the Daleks leaves behind eye-watering amount in will

Voice artist Graham, who died aged 99 last September, was familiar to millions as the voice of the Daleks on BBC’s Doctor Who. He later wowed generations of children as Peppa Pig’s lovable Grandpa, and as the Wise Old Elf in Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. His will saw him leave an estate valued at £1,235,001 – most of which was passed on to his niece Elizabeth Rehfeld and nephew Jonathan Smit, who both live in the United States. He found fame as Lady Penelope’s croaky-voiced driver Parker –…

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Plans for TARDIS-style police box in Watford High Street

Plans for TARDIS-style police box in Watford High Street

Plans for the installation of a Tardis-style police box in Watford town centre have been submitted. The planning application the temporary structure has been added to the Watford Borough Council planning portal this week. If approved, it would be installed between Metro Bank and the entrance to atria Watford at the High Street/Queen’s Road junction. The area has apparently been identified as a “hotspot” for crime and anti-social behaviour, with regular reports of thefts and violent crime. “The temporary installation of…

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Doctor Who The Interstellar Song Contest | Cast and Creatives

Doctor Who The Interstellar Song Contest | Cast and Creatives

In Doctor Who series 15 episode 6, The Interstellar Song Contest, the Doctor’s quest to get Belinda back home to Earth leads to a space station hosting the famous song contest. But a harmless night of fun soon becomes a battle to survive… Rylan Clark (Rylan) How did you come to be cast in Doctor Who? As a massive Whovian, I have always loved the show so much. I bumped into Russell at the Attitude Awards a few years previous,…

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Doctor Who: Lucky Day | Consolidated 7 Day Rating

Doctor Who: Lucky Day | Consolidated 7 Day Rating

BARB data has now been released which shows Lucky Day has consolidated to 2.8m after 7-days. This figure includes those who watched from 8am on the day of release, and includes those who watched on devices such as phones and computers. Overall, the episode was the 29th most-watched programme of the week, but the BBC’s biggest programme of the day and the 3rd overall across all channels.

Series 15 Finale set for simultaneous launch on BBC One, iPlayer and Disney+

Series 15 Finale set for simultaneous launch on BBC One, iPlayer and Disney+

Following a cosmic journey of twists and turns as the Doctor attempts to get Belinda home, the epic season two finale of Doctor Who will premiere simultaneously on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in a primetime evening slot on Saturday 31 May, and in over 450 cinemas across the UK & Ireland. Titled The Reality War, fans across the globe will be able to all watch together as the Doctor faces one of his most terrifying and monumental battles to…

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Doctor Who: The Story and the Engine | Overnight Rating

Doctor Who: The Story and the Engine | Overnight Rating

Doctor Who continued on BBC One on Saturday 10th May with ‘The Story And The Engine’ which scored overnight audience of 1.59m. The consolidated rating – which will include iPlayer, devices and catch-up, will be released w/c 19th May. Overall, it was the BBC’s fourth highest rating primetime programme of the day (outside the news). It was also a night where the BBC failed to break the 2m mark in primetime, with ITV dominating the night with Britain’s Got Talent…

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Timeslot & Cast List Revealed For Sixth Episode, “The Interstellar Song Contest”

Timeslot & Cast List Revealed For Sixth Episode, “The Interstellar Song Contest”

The BBC have confirmed that the fourth episode ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’, written by Juno Dawson, will air at 7:10pm on Saturday 17th May, with the episode available on iPlayer the same day from 8am in the UK and Disney+ internationally. The run time is 47 minutes. It is hoped that The FA Cup Final which takes place earlier in the day doesn’t go into overtime as this may cause schedule issues for Doctor Who, particularly as The Eurovision Song…

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Doctor Who: The Well | Consolidated 7 Day Rating

Doctor Who: The Well | Consolidated 7 Day Rating

Doctor Who continued on BBC One last weekend with The Well, which scored overnight audience of 1.9m. This was BBC One’s highest primetime rating of the day. BARB data has now been released which shows The Well has consolidated to 3.24m after 7-days. This figure includes those who watched from 8am on the day of release, and includes those who watched on devices such as phones and computers. Overall, the episode was the 25th most-watched programme of the week, but…

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Doctor Who The Story and the Engine | Cast and Creatives

Doctor Who The Story and the Engine | Cast and Creatives

Doctor Who season 2’s The Story and the Engine takes the TARDIS to Lagos, where the mysterious Barber reigns supreme. The Doctor discovers a world where stories have power, but can he stop the Spider and its deadly web of revenge? Ariyon Bakare (The Barber) How did you come to be cast in Doctor Who? It came as a wonderful surprise as they approached me directly for the part. My agent called with the offer to return to the Whoniverse….

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Doctor Who Nominated for 2025 Hugo Awards

Doctor Who Nominated for 2025 Hugo Awards

Both 73 Yards and Dot and Bubble have been nominated for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form at this year’s Hugo Awards Doctor Who has received two nominations for this year’s Hugo Awards. The prestigious science fiction awards recognize the best in SF literature, film, TV, art and journalism every year. Doctor Who’s nominations, both in the Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form category, are for the episodes 73 Yards and Dot and Bubble. The unsettling and deliberately opaque 73 Yards sees Ruby Sunday living out a life without the Doctor, continually stalked by a mysterious woman. Always exactly 73…

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