Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road Takes Silver on Christmas Day

Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road Takes Silver on Christmas Day

A lot has changed since official figures came in. #CallTheMidwife is now the most-watched on the 25th December as a HUGE 3.3m caught up in the week after. #DoctorWho rose to 2nd place with another huge addition! #Ghosts finalised with a great 6.62m! Consolidated, The Church On Ruby Road has overtaken both The King and Strictly Come Dancing to become the 2nd most-watched programme on Christmas Day with 7,487,000. Call The Midwife, also broadcast on Christmas Day, was just ahead…

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Doctor Who drives record-breaking festive viewing on BBC iPlayer

Doctor Who drives record-breaking festive viewing on BBC iPlayer

The BBC has released the viewing figures for Doctor Who over the festive period, and has revealed the sci-fi show from 2005 onwards was watched a whopping 10.01 million times. During the Christmas week (25th December to 31st December), viewers all flocked to iPlayer and set a new all-time record, according to the BBC. The Doctor Who Christmas special, The Church on Ruby Road, was the fifth most watched series throughout the BBC’s festive fortnight. It received 1.79 million streams over the festive period, which saw the…

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Doctor Who Spin Off Series Nears Production!

Doctor Who Spin Off Series Nears Production!

As we enter a new era of Doctor Who, we know that some spin-offs are on their way – and a new report on Production List suggests that one of them will begin production very soon. An entry on the website suggests that a spin-off, titled “The War Between the Land and the Sea“, will start shooting on 4th March 2024. The series is specifically listed as a Doctor Who spin-off and the entry states it will feature the Sea Devils. The iconic monsters first…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 599

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 599

In this issue: An exclusive double interview with Ncuti Gatwa and David Tennant – talking about bi-generation. An access-all-areas look at the making of the Anniversary Specials finale The Giggle. Production designer Phil Sims takes us on a guided tour of the new TARDIS. Sonic disruptors! The making of the Fifteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver. A profile of new companion Ruby Sunday. Join Blue Peter competition winner Verity on a tour of Doctor Who’s Wolf Studios. We talk to the people who worked on post-production…

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UNIT: THE VAUGHN IDENTITY

UNIT: THE VAUGHN IDENTITY

2024 will see the launch of Candy Jar’s UNIT range with a series of original novels. The first book, The Vaughn Identity, is written by the range editor, Tim Gambrell, and picks up where the TV story The Invasion left off. Tim says: “There’s a lot left open at the end of The Invasion. Tobias Vaughn’s story – and the whole International Electromatics set-up – is very layered and detailed. We see repeatedly in Doctor Who that once the main…

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DOCTOR WHO: CHRISTMAS OVERNIGHT RATINGS REVEALED

DOCTOR WHO: CHRISTMAS OVERNIGHT RATINGS REVEALED

As the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, takes over the TARDIS for his first epic adventure he will be joined by Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, as she makes her debut as the Doctor’s companion. The episode sees the Doctor come face-to-face with the mythical and mysterious goblins as his life collides with Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson. Overnight figures, released by BARB and made public by BBC News corespondent Lizo Mzimba, show that The Church On…

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New Doctor Who trailer teases what’s to come in 2024

New Doctor Who trailer teases what’s to come in 2024

An explosive new trailer for the new season of Doctor Who gives a glimpse of what’s in store when the TARDIS lands in May 2024. With Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, alongside Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, they will face new monsters as they head off in the TARDIS for many out of this world adventures. The new season will also see an all star line up including returnees Yasmin Finney and Bonnie Langford who will reprise their roles as…

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Richard Franklin: 1936-2023

Richard Franklin: 1936-2023

GNR is very sad to report the passing of one of the Doctor Who greats Richard Franklin who played U.N.I.T officer Captain Mike Yates in Doctor Who between 1971-1974. It is with great sadness, that the family of Richard Franklin have asked me to share news of his passing, early this morning. Richard passed away peacefully in his sleep. Details of funeral arrangements will be shared here when announced. Sleep well Richard. #RIP – Líam Rudden pic.twitter.com/TgsSADbQYt — Richard Franklin…

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Doctor Who has another Christmas gift for you

Doctor Who has another Christmas gift for you

Doctor Who is the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas, as viewers will be treated to a first look at the Fifteenth Doctor’s new season following their debut on Christmas Day. Doctor Who’s Christmas Special, The Church on Ruby Road is the first full episode featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. The episode will air at 5.55pm on BBC One and iPlayer on Christmas Day and straight after viewers will be given an extra…

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