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Jinkx Monsoon joins the cast of Doctor Who in major role

4 April 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

The award-winning actress, singer and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner joins Doctor Who following a sell out run in Chicago on Broadway I’m honoured, thrilled, and utterly excited to join Doctor Who! Russell T Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer— I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew! I hope there’s room in the TARDIS for my luggage. — Jinkx Monsoon Award-winning actress, singer and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, Jinkx Monsoon will appear…

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The Somerton TARDIS, Newport, South Wales

3 April 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

AN OLD police phone box which resembles the TARDIS from classic sci-fi show Doctor Who has become a much-loved historical landmark in the city. Now Grade II listed, the Somerton TARDIS was one of four police phone boxes deployed in the city and once contained war time early warning sirens and a light on top that flashed to indicate an incoming call. It is hard to believe the boxes were once disregarded as ‘unsightly’ by the then council and there were calls…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 589

29 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

Doctor Who’s directors discuss the new TARDIS! The latest Doctor Who Magazine includes an exclusive interview with all three directors of the forthcoming 60th anniversary specials – Chanya Button, Tom Kingsley and Rachel Talalay. In this revealing feature, they discuss the new TARDIS set… Chanya Button: “Oh my gosh, it’s enormous. I mean, it’s absolutely beautiful. It’s sort of church-like in scale, and yet it’s also this intimate space that takes you from one place to another – to even…

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CHANNEL 5 TO EXPLORE DOCTOR WHO’S SECRETS AND SCANDALS

29 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

Channel 5 are to explore Doctor Who’s “secrets and scandals” in a new 90-minute documentary. The documentary was provisionally due to air over Easter, however it’s understood that plans have changed and this has now been pushed back. No further details are available. Channel 5 to explore #DoctorWho's "secrets and scandals" in new 90-minute documentary. More details:https://t.co/Np4rmlVCdP — TV Zone (@tvukzone) March 29, 2023

Paul O’Grady: 1955-2023

29 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

It was with great sadness that this morning we heard about the sad death of Paul O’Grady, known to millions for his altar ego Lilly Savage, for hosting “Blankety Blank” and For The Love Of Dogs, however Paul does also have a link with Doctor Who, as he appeared in a cameo playing himself during the 2008 story “Stolen Earth” alongside Dave Tennant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTDVFhXZxtk He also played “The Doctor” in a parody sketch as part of The Lilly Savage Show…

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Coming soon – Doom’s Day

20 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

This special multi-platform story will celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary by introducing a brand-new character on a 24-hour pursuit of the Doctor. Universe, meet its greatest assassin, Doom! #DoctorWho Doom’s Day – a multi-platform story told over books, comics, audio and more, coming soon. Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/P7DnC1HE25 pic.twitter.com/HUVI3g1iy4 — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) March 20, 2023 Someone has sent literal Death after Doom. She can only outrun it for 24 hours. Unless she can find the Doctor. Launching later in…

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The Fourth Doctor faces the Ice Warriors, Leela meets Marie Curie and more audio adventures

14 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

March sees the release of a range of brand-new audio adventures from Big Finish. Here’s a roundup of what’s available to buy on CD and download this month. Leela meets Marie Curie In 1920s New York, the Doctor introduces Leela to the great Marie Curie. But the time travellers are not the only people interested in the famous scientist… Missy is in trouble. Stuck on Earth, she’s targeted one of the Doctor’s companions to get his attention, but her timing’s…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE SPECIAL: SHOWRUNNERS

13 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

DWM SPECIAL 63: SHOWRUNNERS Doctor Who’s 60-year journey was launched by producer Verity Lambert; the series, in turn, served as the springboard for her own remarkable career. Since then, a further 12 producers have accepted the unique challenge of steering one of the most demanding programmes on television. The latest Special Edition of Doctor Who Magazine examines what each of these people brought to the role and gains exclusive new insights from their colleagues. £8.99 On sale Thursday 16 March

Doctor Who: Redacted Season 2

13 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

The creator of podcast drama Doctor Who: Redacted has claimed she was dropped from the show, amid reports of a second season being in the works for BBC Sounds. The series, which debuted last year, followed university dropouts Cleo, Abby and Shawna, who maintain a long-distance friendship by making a podcast about conspiracy theories – including one about a certain blue box. They soon find themselves wrapped up in a supernatural conspiracy as anyone with ties to the Doctor begins to disappear…

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David Tennant shows off new Doctor Who costume for Red Nose Day

8 March 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

Doctor Who star David Tennant has given fans another look at his Fourteenth Doctor costume in new photos for Red Nose Day — and it looks absolutely glorious. The actor, who played the Tenth Doctor, has returned to the show to star in the 60th anniversary specials alongside co-star Catherine Tate (Donna Noble). Now, ahead of his return to host Red Nose Day, Tennant has posed alongside Comic Relief co-founder Lenny Henry in a whole host of epic snaps. One of the photos shows him recreating his regeneration in The Power of…

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