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Rani Chandra Goes Beyond Bannerman Road

Rani Chandra Goes Beyond Bannerman Road

Story details are today revealed for the first boxset in the brand-new Doctor Who audio spin-off range, Rani Takes on the World, due for release in April 2023 by Big Finish Productions. Life on Bannerman Road was always an adventure for Rani Chandra and her friends. A childhood of mystery and wonder, of meeting aliens, time travellers, lost princes, intergalactic robots and so much more – all alongside Sarah Jane Smith. Sarah Jane is gone. Childhood ends. Everyone grows up…

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Chris Boucher: 1943-2022

Chris Boucher: 1943-2022

GNR is saddend to hear of the death of the writer Chris Boucher who Doctor Who fans will be familiar as the writer of three classic Doctor Who stories from the Tom Baker ear (1977) Chris Boucher (born 1943) was a British television screenwriter, script editor and novelist. He is known for his frequent contributions to two genres, science fiction and crime fiction, and worked on the series Doctor Who, Blake’s 7, Shoestring, Bergerac, The Bill and Star Cops. Farewell Chris Boucher – a genius. His honest take on…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 585

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 585

DALEKS’ INVASION EARTH 1966 A.D.! The adventures of the Fourteenth Doctor, as played by David Tennant on TV, continue in Doctor Who Magazine issue 585. Part Two of the epic new comic-strip adventure Liberation of the Daleks, written by Alan Barnes and illustrated by Lee Sullivan, sees the Doctor’s greatest enemies invade the pitch during the 1966 World Cup Final… Other highlights of the new issue include: A giant double-sided poster! Letter from the Showrunner – Russell T Davies presents…

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Doctor Who confirms number of episodes for season 14 with Ncuti Gatwa

Doctor Who confirms number of episodes for season 14 with Ncuti Gatwa

The Doctor Who news keeps pouring in, including the exciting announcement that both Ncuti Gatwa and companion Millie Gibson are already in Cardiff filming the new season – and now we know how many episodes it will consist of. Returning showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed during a chat with Doctor Who Magazine that season 14 will have eight episodes. The It’s A Sin creator noted that the episode count is down on previous runs, but reassured fans by saying: “OK, that’s fewer episodes than the last…

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Doctor Who season 14 begins filming with new companion Millie Gibson

Doctor Who season 14 begins filming with new companion Millie Gibson

Filming has officially begun on Ncuti Gatwa’s first full season of Doctor Who, with the news being announced across the sci-fi series’s social channels. The posts featured the first clapperboard for the new season, which noted that filming began on 5th December 2022 and that the season’s first director would be Dylan Holmes Williams, known for his previous work on M Night Shyamalan’s Apple TV+ series Servant. 💙💙➕🎥 Filming has officially begun today for the next series of #DoctorWho! pic.twitter.com/amlk9ULoCe — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) December…

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Richard Osman marries Doctor Who star Ingrid Oliver

Richard Osman marries Doctor Who star Ingrid Oliver

Richard Osman married Ingrid Oliver in a ‘magical’ ceremony on Saturday. The Pointless star, 52, took to Instagram today to share a picture from their big day, which showed the newlyweds beaming while walking hand in hand. Ingrid, 44 – who is best known for her role as Petronella Osgood in Doctor Who – looked sensational in her bridal gown, which featured puffball sleeves and a mermaid hemline. The most magical, joyful day on Saturday with my beautiful wife @ingridoliver100. Surrounded by wonderful…

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Brand New From Candy Jar Books!

Brand New From Candy Jar Books!

Lethbridge-Stewart – Spheres of Influence Candy Jar Books is pleased to announce the first book in its final series of Lethbridge-Stewart novels. Spheres of Influence is the first Lethbridge-Stewart novel by authors Violet Addison and David N Smith. Originally planned for release early 2022, Spheres of Influence was held back due to Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. Range Editor Andy Frankham-Allen explains: “We were nearing the end of editing, with the final changes just arriving from Violet and David, when the invasion…

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DWM Special Edition 62: The 2023 Yearbook

DWM Special Edition 62: The 2023 Yearbook

The Thirteenth Doctor’s final adventures were among the most spectacular in the series’ history. This was a time of transformation in more ways than one – the return of some familiar faces and the announcement of Doctors Fourteen and Fifteen were just a few of the highlights. And then, as outgoing showrunner Chris Chibnall handed over to Russell T Davies, production began on the episodes that will take the series into its 60th anniversary. This special issue of DWM celebrates…

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William Russell is a Record Breaker!

William Russell is a Record Breaker!

Whether you are a long-time fan of the sci-fi BBC series Dr Who or if you joined with more recent Doctors, you might remember Ian Chesterton. Science teacher and companion of the First Doctor (then portrayed by William Hartnell), Chesterton was part of the original cast and appeared for a total of 77 episodes. It’s with this role that the British actor William Russell not only made sci-fi TV history, but also broke a Guinness World Records title with his reappearance in…

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A Diamond Doctor Who Audio Special!

A Diamond Doctor Who Audio Special!

Big Finish marks 60 years of Doctor Who with a mammoth eight-part full-cast audio drama series beginning in May 2023. “There will never come a time when we don’t need a hero like the Doctor” – Steven Moffat Since landing in 1963, Doctor Who has made history as the world’s longest-running action-adventure TV show! As we head into the anniversary year, it’s time to revisit the past and commemorate the legacy of those who came before… The Time War. The Doctor has been…

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