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Doctor Who Magazine 615

Doctor Who Magazine 615

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Included with this issue:

  • 2 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS
  • A 32-PAGE SUPPLEMENT COLLECTING RUSSELL T DAVIES’ PRODUCTION NOTES ON THE 2005 SERIES
  • PREVIEWS OF THE FIRST THREE EPISODES OF THE NEW SEASON! Including contributions from writers RUSSELL T DAVIES and SHARMA ANGEL-WALFALL, director PETER HOAR and executive producer PHIL COLLINSON – plus the adventures of MR RING-A-DING!
  • ROSE AYLING-ELLIS on her role in the new series.
  • Slow Horses star CHRISTOPHER CHUNG on playing Cassio Palin-Paleen.
  • The second part of our special feature looking back at the return of Doctor Who in 2005… Russell T Davies, Julie Garner, Jane Tranter talk Daleks, BAFTAs and babies… Plus – STEVEN MOFFAT and MARK GATISS on their debut stories…
  • Behind the scenes on the new animated release of First Doctor story The Savages.
  • With Varada Sethu stepping aboard the TARDIS, we take a look at the essential qualities needed to be a Doctor Who companion.
  • Elisabeth Sladen’s daughter SADIE MILLER joins us for a very special tribute to the companion they have both played – the much-loved Sarah Jane Smith. 
  • We consider the alternative path taken in Doctor Who In An Exciting Adventures With the Daleks.
  • Gary Gillatt takes us on a very special trip to the pictures…
  • Back to 2000… We take a look at Tom Baker’s role in the resurrected Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased).
  • We examine the decisions that lie behind AMY’S CHOICE.
  • Join the Fifteenth Doctor on his further travels in the comic strip!

Release date: 27 Mar 2025

Doctor Who Charity Auction To Open For Children In Need

Doctor Who Charity Auction To Open For Children In Need

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Doctor Who Charity Auction for BBC Children In Need

The Doctor Who charity auction, in partnership with Propstore, will open its digital doors to fans globally from 11th February until 25th February. Bidding for all lots will start at £100, giving fans from around the world the opportunity to own exclusive and affordable Doctor Who memorabilia.

Amongst the 150 lots, fans will have the chance to bid on Doctors’ and companions’ costumes and many more props featured in the series between 2005 and 2022 including…

Tenth Doctor’s (David Tennant) Tuxedo Costume and Spares; Eleventh Doctor’s (Matt Smith) ‘Closing Time’ Costume; Twelfth Doctor’s (Peter Capaldi) ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’ Costume;Thirteenth Doctor’s (Jodie Whittaker) Costume; Screen-matched ‘An Adventure in Space and Time’ TARDIS.

Also Screen-matched Traitor Dalek; Photo-matched Gravel Cyberman Head; Weeping Angel Statue; Ood Head; Rose Tyler’s (Billie Piper) Top; The Master’s (John Simm) Jacket; Me’s (Maise Williams) Costume; C’s (Stephen Fry) Costume; Clara’s (Jenna Coleman) Costume and Donna’s (Catherine Tate) Wedding Dress.
 
With over 150 lots, bundling iconic props and costumes from the rich history of the much-loved TV-show, this is expected to be the biggest Doctor Who auction to date, with the net proceeds to go to BBC Children in Need, the BBC’s UK charity, which supports children in communities across the UK helping them to overcome challenges that they face.
 
Registration for the auction will open from January 28, 2025, on the Propstore website. A full list of lots to be auctioned can be found on the Propstore website.
The Science of Doctor Who exhibition heads to the US

The Science of Doctor Who exhibition heads to the US

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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

Go behind the scenes, meet a Weeping Angel and even talk like a Dalek at the San Diego Comic-Con Museum!

Tickets for the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction exhibit are on sale now, which will take up residence in San Diego’s Comic-Con Museum from March 15, 2025.

The exhibit features an extensive array of original props and sets, and a unique collection of behind-the-scenes resource materials from the show. This multi-sensory exhibit invites visitors to experience the Doctor’s adventures, come face to face with a selection of iconic characters, and explore some of the worlds visited on screen, all while learning about the real-life science behind the show’s memorable moments.

A wealth of scientific “wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey” topics like the concept of time travel, artificial intelligence, DNA manipulation, and cloning can be explored throughout the exhibit.

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

Highlights of the exhibit include:

  • A Time Vortex Corridor and TARDIS Tech Room where visitors can examine the technological capabilities of the Doctor’s gadgets and gizmos, including a collection of authentic sonic screwdrivers.
  • The Monster Vault that houses the Doctor’s most terrifying alien adversaries, including the Cybermen and the Weeping Angels. Plus a simulator that allows visitors to change their voice to sound like a Dalek!
  • Exclusive Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder merchandise, available only at the Comic-Con Museum.

Tickets can be purchased at comic-con.org/museum or at the door and include admission to the entire Comic-Con Museum.

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction opens March 15, 2025.

Big Finish Day returns for 2025

Big Finish Day returns for 2025

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Big Finish Day returns for 2025 
Big Finish Day returns for 2025 

Big Finish Productions, in association with the Whoovers and Derby QUAD, presents Big Finish Day 2025, a one-day convention bringing listeners of our audio productions together with cast and crew. 

This year, the event is themed as The Big Finish Podcast: Live, with Nicholas Briggs and Benji Clifford hosting a mix of chat and audio drama exclusives. Special guests already confirmed to appear include Colin Baker, Peter Purves and Tim Treloar.  

There will be opportunities to meet, greet and quiz the people behind Doctor Who and other ranges, with interview panels, autograph opportunities, and the photo studio. And, you’ll be able to pick up new releases and special offers from across all our productions at the Big Finish stall. 

Big Finish Day – The Big Finish Podcast: Live takes place on Saturday, 21 June 2025 at Derby QUAD.  

Tickets are strictly limited to just 350 attendees (including concessions) and may only be purchased from the official site at https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/  

Big Finish Creative Director, Nicholas Briggs said:

“It’s great to be heading back to QUAD at Derby, where Stephen Hatcher and his great team of Whoovers always do us proud. Benji Clifford and I will be recreating the fun and frolics of the weekly Big Finish Podcast live on stage, and we’ve got some rather special content planned that’ll bring something new to the event!” 

Stephen Hatcher, of the Whoovers, added:

“The Whoovers are delighted to be welcoming Big Finish Day back to Derby QUAD. Our thanks go to Jason Haigh-Ellery, Nicholas Briggs and all our Big Finish friends for entrusting us once again with their event. We look forward to another joyous celebration of all things Big Finish in June.” 

Please keep an eye on the Big Finish website event page and social media channels for more guest announcements in due course. As always, all guest appearances are subject to professional commitments.

Please note that the social media teams for Big Finish, Whoovers and Derby QUAD do not have access to ticket bookings and will therefore be unable to offer assistance or comment on specific ticket sales. 

Tickets are strictly limited to just 350 attendees (including concessions) and may only be purchased from the official site at https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/  

Doctor Who Escape Rooms are regenerated with the Fifteenth Doctor

Doctor Who Escape Rooms are regenerated with the Fifteenth Doctor

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A Dalek Awakens

Escape Hunt has announced exciting updates to their hugely popular Doctor Who escape rooms: A Dalek Awakens and Worlds Collide.

The games will now include an exclusive voiceover from Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor along with the new sonic screwdriver. The latest iteration of the Doctor’s famous sonic screwdriver plays a crucial role in helping players solve puzzles and complete challenges, whilst the Fifteenth Doctor is on hand to guide players throughout the experience as they step in and try to save the universe.

Players can choose between taking on the might of the Cybermen as they try to take over planet earth in Worlds Collide or avoiding extermination in A Dalek Awakens, where a rogue Dalek has landed on starship “The Future” and is attempting to steal its valuable power source and destroy everything in its path.

Escape Hunt CEO, Richard Harpham expressed excitement about the new updates, stating:

“Doctor Who represents the very best in British action adventure. We’re delighted that our Doctor Who escape rooms will now feature the new sonic screwdriver and an exclusive voiceover by Ncuti Gatwa to further immerse players in the iconic series.”

Worlds Collide

To book one of the Doctor Who escape rooms visit here.

Friendship Is Universal – a Festive Special Competition!

Friendship Is Universal – a Festive Special Competition!

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Friendship Is Universal

Friendship is Universal is a celebration of the companionship and camaraderie that is at the heart of Doctor Who, both in the characters we love, and the heart (or hearts!) of every fan of the Whoniverse. Why not honour the friends and friendships you hold dear by entering this competition?

You could win the chance to bring Doctor Who to your local cinema this Christmas for an exclusive screening of the festive special, before it airs. Plus, you can invite your friends and family too!

To enter, please submit your details before 23:59 pm (BST) on 13 October 2024. Good luck!

Full terms and conditions apply. Please note, this competition is only available for residents of the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Fifteenth Doctor has arrived at Madame Tussauds London

The Fifteenth Doctor has arrived at Madame Tussauds London

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The Doctor wax figurine and the display at Madame Tussauds London

The TARDIS has landed in Madame Tussauds London!

Celebrated Doctor Who Showrunner, Executive Producer and writer Russell T Davies, visited the attraction to unveil the new specially crafted, Doctor Who set, including the figure of Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor, which was created in collaboration with the actor himself.

The new Whoniverse-inspired set comes after the culmination of Gatwa’s first season as the iconic Time Lord, which ended in the epic two-parter finale THE LEGEND OF RUBY SUNDAY and EMPIRE OF DEATH. As fans eagerly await season two, Madame Tussauds London now brings Doctor Who from screen to life with an immersive set, inspired by the Whoniverse and created in partnership with BBC Studios.

Ncuti Gatwa began working with Madame Tussauds London’s artists in July 2023, attending a sitting and collaborating on the figure’s pose and expression. In May this year, Gatwa met with the team again to give his final seal of approval.

Ncuti Gatwa said,

“It’s been amazing to work with Madame Tussauds London’s artists, what incredible artists they all are. I hope when fans see the figure and the set they feel that they are part of the Whoniverse, that everyone is welcome and they can step in to the TARDIS and hop off on an adventure.”

Russell T Davies – who led the 2005 revival before making his grand return for Ncuti Gatwa’s bi-generation as the Fifteenth Doctor – visited the Baker Street attraction to unveil the Whoniverse- inspired set before it launches to eager Whovians.

Madame Tussauds London’s Studio Manager, Jo Kinsey, speaking on the figure’s arrival said,

“It’s been wonderful working with Ncuti Gatwa to bring the Fifteenth Doctor to life at the attraction. Ncuti Gatwa is a Time Lord for modern times, his charisma and flair have brought the world’s longest-running sci-fi show to a new generation and we’re proud to immortalise that with his new figure.

“Having Russell T Davies unveil the new Whoniverse-inspired set was the icing on the cake as we offer fans the chance to step in to their own episode of the legendary series. The Whoniverse is looking very bright, and we’re sure that fans will be lining up to see the Doctor and feel like a fellow companion!”

Known for striking costume changes throughout the season, the Fifteenth Doctor’s figure is styled in one of his signature looks. Created especially for the figure by the show’s wardrobe department, the outfit includes the Fifteenth Doctor’s iconic long leather coat, as well as a hand-knitted top as seen in the first episode of Season One, SPACE BABIES. Attention was also given to the fine details too – such as his jewellery and hand-painted Gallifreyan nail art.

This isn’t Madame Tussauds London’s first encounter with time and space, the attraction featured in Doctor Who’s 1970 SPEARHEAD FROM SPACE: Episode 4 and has created earlier regenerations of the Doctor, beginning with the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker, in 1980.

The Fifteenth Doctor’s figure will be available for Whovians of all generations to meet from Friday 19th July 2024 at Madame Tussauds London’s new Baker Street Studios film and TV zone.

See the Doctor at Madame Tussauds London from 19th July 2024

Star Trek and Doctor Who come together for Inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day on July 30

Star Trek and Doctor Who come together for Inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day on July 30

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Doctor Who x Star Trek

Two of the universe’s biggest franchises collide, when Doctor Who and Star Trek come together to celebrate the Inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day on July 30 2024.

Russell T Davies and Alex Kurtzman will kick off the celebration with an exclusive conversation at San Diego Comic-Con; plus, a FRIENDSHIP IS UNIVERSAL gallery experience featuring Star Trek and Doctor Who costumes and props in the Gaslamp Quarter!

Through fifteen doctors and over a dozen brave captains, sci-fi fans have traveled on journeys spanning the cosmos, and on July 30th, fans will rejoice as the Doctor Who and Star Trek franchises come together to celebrate the creation of the inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day.

The celebration aligns with International Friendship Day, which aligns with International Friendship Day which was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. Throughout both franchises’ long histories, there have been numerous on-screen nods to each other that delight fans, and now the two pop culture titans Doctor Who and Star Trek are joining forces to spotlight shared values of friendship, hope, and fandom with fan celebrations, digital activations, and special giveaways.

Intergalactic Friendship Panel: Star Trek x Doctor Who

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 5:30 – 6:30 PM, ROOM 6A

The collaboration will kick off at San Diego Comic-Con, where Alex Kurtzman, showrunner and executive producer at the helm of the Star Trek franchise, and Russell T Davies, showrunner and executive producer spearheading the Doctor Who Whoniverse, come together for an exclusive creator-to-creator conversation about the art of storytelling in alternative universes and to celebrate the power of friendship. The SDCC Intergalactic Friendship Panel: Star Trek x Doctor Who will be on Saturday, July 27, from 5:30-6:30 PM, in Room: 6A, and will be moderated by Keisha Hatchett, staff editor of TVLine. Attendees to the creator conversation will each receive a special Doctor Who X Star Trek poster designed by artist Dusty Abell.

“Friendship is Universal” Gallery Experience

THURSDAY, JULY 26 – SUNDAY, JULY 28, 226 AND 230 5TH AVENUE IN GASLAMP QUARTER

Under the banner of “Friendship is Universal,” Star Trek and Doctor Who will operate a special celebratory gallery experience at 226 and 230 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. The gallery experience will feature original costumes and props from across the storied histories of both, highlighting themes of friendship and shared values between the two universes. There will also be photo opportunities for fans as well as special friendship bracelet giveaways. “Friendship is Universal” activation hours of operation are Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Sunday July 28 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Admission is free. No SDCC badge is required.

Get ready and mark your dates in your Captain’s logs and 500 year diaries! Star Trek and Doctor Who come together for Inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day on July 30th 2024

Paul McGann to star in special live recording of Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures – UPDATED!

Paul McGann to star in special live recording of Big Finish’s Eighth Doctor Adventures – UPDATED!

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Celebrate 25 years of Big Finish’s Doctor Who audio dramas with a live recording of new Eighth Doctor adventure ‘The Stuff of Legend’.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of licensed Doctor Who audio dramas, Big Finish Theatre, in partnership with BBC Studios, Fourth Wall Live and AEG, is proud to announce a unique full-cast live recording event, taking place at Cadogan Hall, London on Saturday 14 September 2024.

For the very first time, Doctor Who fans will be able to watch an all-star cast take to the stage to perform a brand-new audio play, THE STUFF OF LEGEND, by Robert Valentine.

Leading the cast is Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and India Fisher as his indomitable companion Charley Pollard. They’ll be joined onstage by Alex Macqueen as the Master alongside Nicholas Briggs, who voices the Doctor’s unstoppable arch-enemy, the Daleks.

Something is afoot in the lonely Cornish village of Merrymaid Bay. Rumours of dead men working in the tin mines have sent a chill through the community, and it’s up to the Doctor and Charley to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Can the legends of the Bucca that haunts the mines be true? And just what awesome power do the Doctor’s greatest enemies – the Daleks! – threaten to unleash upon the universe?

Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery said:

“25 years? It feels like 25 seconds! Producing the audio adventures of Doctor Who has been such a joy that two and a half decades has flown by – almost as if we have all been in the time vortex with the Doctor.

“We’ve enjoyed ourselves so much producing thousands of hours of audio drama adventures – and now we have the chance to show fans of the series how the audio productions are made, with a new live performance – the first time Doctor Who has been performed live on stage since 1989.”

Dominic Walker, Global Business Director at BBC Studios, added:

“After 25 years of working with Big Finish on the Doctor Who audio adventures, BBC Studios is excited to now be bringing a live version to the stage. THE STUFF OF LEGEND is a fitting celebration and I am delighted that fans will be able to witness the recording of such a momentous anniversary story up close and personal.”

Cadogan Hall has limited capacity so fans are advised to book quickly to avoid disappointment. 

Alongside the live stage show recording, a full-cast studio production of DOCTOR WHO: THE STUFF OF LEGEND will be released at bigfinish.com on 14 September 2024. This will also be available to purchase as a collector’s edition CD at the event. 

Tickets are available to order from Friday 5th July at doctorwhoaudiolive.com.

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Doctor Who fans hoping to get tickets for the upcoming live recording of The Stuff of Legend with Paul McGann are in luck – as two new dates have just been announced by Big Finish.

Additional performances of the full-cast live recording event have been added at 2:30pm and 6:30pm on Sunday 15th September 2024, with fans urged to book quickly to avoid disappointment.

The event – which is being held at London’s Cadogan Hall – will see an all-star cast led by McGann as the Eighth Doctor take to the stage to perform the audio drama live.

That cast also includes India Fisher as companion Charley Pollard, Alex Macqueen as the Master and Nicholas Briggs as the Daleks, and the official synopsis teases: “Something is afoot in the lonely Cornish village of Merrymaid Bay.

“Rumours of dead men working in the tin mines have sent a chill through the community, and it’s up to the Doctor and Charley to get to the bottom of the mystery.”

It continues:

“Can the legends of the Bucca that haunts the mines be true? And just what awesome power do the Doctor’s greatest enemies – the Daleks! – threaten to unleash upon the universe?”

If you’re looking to get your hands on some tickets, they’re available to order on the Doctor Who Audio Adventures Live website from 10am on Wednesday 31st July, with prices beginning at £18.

“Taking a Big Finish Doctor Who audio drama to the stage is something we’ve always wanted to do, and now it’s finally happening,” McGann said of the event.

“Raise the curtain, lower the house lights, and start playing the theme. It’s time to step on board the TARDIS and set off on a brand new adventure.”

Fisher added: “I love playing Charley, and she’s been part of my life for over two decades. Paul and I have shared so many amazing adventures, but always from a sound booth.

“I’m really excited to be performing in front of a live audience. It’s going to take it to a whole new level. It’ll be electric, I can’t wait.”

Meanwhile, Doctor Who brand director Vanessa Hamilton said that she was “delighted that the response to Doctor Who Audio Live has been so positive, and that we are able to provide additional opportunities to fans to watch an all-star cast take to the stage”.

The full studio production of Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend will be released on 14th September 2024. Big Finish listeners can pre-order this adventure now for just £15.99 (collector’s edition double CD + download) or £12.99 (download only) at bigfinish.com. The collector’s edition CD will also be available to purchase at the event.

Worlds of Wonder science exhibition heads to Wellington, New Zealand

Worlds of Wonder science exhibition heads to Wellington, New Zealand

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Who has arrived in New Zealand?

Famously bigger on the inside, the TARDIS arrived in Wellington for the DOCTOR WHO WORLDS OF WONDER: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS FICTION | DOCTOR WHO NGĀ AO MĪHARO: TE TŪTAKITANGA O TE PŪTAIAO KI TE PAKIMAERO exhibition opening at Tākina, Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 1.

Doctor Who fans will have the opportunity to come face to face with the show’s iconic characters, share the Doctor’s adventures and explore some of the worlds visited on screen. This is the first time the exhibition has left UK shores.

To celebrate its arrival down under, a short journey through time and space ended at Wellington Airport when the TARDIS touched down on the runway at 1am earlier this month.

DOCTOR WHO WORLDS OF WONDER: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS FICTION explores the science behind the global hit series Doctor Who. Visitors experience many of the Doctor’s adventures, come face to face with a selection of iconic characters and explore some of the worlds visited on screen, all whilst learning about the real life science behind some of those memorable moments.

Part of the exhibition is the Monster Vault where visitors will come face to face with many of the Doctor’s alien adversaries and learn about their connections with real science. Created in collaboration with BBC Studios, scientific themes such as artificial intelligence, DNA manipulation and cloning – all of which have featured in Doctor Who episodes – are explored and explained.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says the chance to explore such an iconic show is too good to miss.

“Tickets for this incredible, other worldly exhibition are now on sale. It’s time to get ready to travel through time and space and explore the universe of Doctor Who and the science that has played such a crucial role in the show’s history.

“I know Wellingtonians and visitors alike are going to love this exhibition and we can’t wait to welcome people to another great event at Tākina.”

WellingtonNZ Events and Experiences general manager Heidi Morton says:

“Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder offers another dimension to the packed Wellington winter calendar that includes Visa Wellington On a Plate, World of WearableArt and two All Blacks tests. With the latest series of Doctor Who screening on Disney+ from May 11, the exhibition is on at a perfect time.”

Wellington Airport Head of Operations Matthew Palliser said:

“While it was an out of the ordinary landing for our the runway, there was no disruption to aircraft using more conventional means of flight. Fortunately the TARDIS landed before our first flight of the day and didn’t require baggage handlers or refuelling.”

The exhibition is a partnership between Wellington City Council and Sarner International, delivered by WellingtonNZ. It is produced by Sarner International under license from BBC Studios.

Tickets to the exhibition can be purchased online from today here