Jo Whiley and Steffan Powell give us 20 revelations, surprises and confessions from the 20 years since Doctor Who was brought back to our screens. Featuring contributions from Russell T Davies, Ncuti Gatwa, Rylan, Alex Kingston and Jemma Redgrave plus many more cast and crew.
Sophie Aldred – who succeeded Bonnie Langford in the BBC1 show – will be talking about her experiences playing seventh doctor Sylvester McCoy’s sidekick Ace. Tickets to hear about her adventures battling the Daleks and Cybermen are £10 – which buys admission to what are described as “panel talks”. General entry to the Doctor Who-themed extravaganza on Saturday 10 May is just £5 – with free admission for under-12s. Places for the panel talks are limited so hurry to book…
Doctor Who series 15’s second episode, Lux, sees the Doctor’s quest to get Belinda home taking the Tardis to Miami in 1952, where an abandoned cinema is hiding a terrifying secret. Can the Doctor uncover Lux’s power? And what can we expect from the episode? Alan Cumming and director Amanda Brotchie explain all… Alan Cumming (Mr Ring-A-Ding) You have already appeared in an episode of Doctor Who, as King James I alongside the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker). What made you…
Beloved British actress Jean Marsh, who co-created and starred in the iconic period drama Upstairs, Downstairs, has died at the age of 90. The Emmy-winning star passed away peacefully at her home in London on Sunday, her close friend, filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg, confirmed. The cause of death was reported as complications from dementia. Jean, known for her striking features and commanding presence, became a household name in the 1970s thanks to her unforgettable role as Rose Buck – the no-nonsense…
Doctor Who returned to BBC One on Saturday 12th April with ‘The Robot Revolution’ which scored overnight audience of 2.0m. The consolidated rating – which will include iPlayer, devices and catch-up, will be released w/c 21st April. It was the fourth most-watched programme of the day across all channels and streamers, and the second most-watched for BBC One behind the Gladiators final which was watched by 2.9m. Doctor Who continues Saturdays on BBC One, with each episode available from 8am…
Calling all Eurovision fans! This season of Doctor Who will follow the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) as they travel to the 803rd Interstellar Song Contest – where planets from across the universe compete for the top prize, and along for the ride is the King of Eurovision himself, Graham Norton. Graham Norton joins the ensemble cast for the episode, which includes guest appearances from stars of stage and screen Freddie Fox, Rylan, Kadiff Kirwan, Charlie Condou and Miriam-Teak Lee….
The BBC have confirmed that the second episode ‘Lux’, written by Russell T Davies, will air at 7:15pm on Saturday 19th April, with the episode available on iPlayer the same day from 8am in the UK and Disney+ internationally. The run time is 43 minutes. The synopsis for the episode reads: “The Doctor’s quest to get Belinda home takes the Tardis to Miami in 1952, where an abandoned cinema is hiding a terrifying secret. Can the Doctor uncover Lux’s power?”…
It’s time to set your alarms! The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) is on his way back to your screens, this time with a new addition to the TARDIS, Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) as season 15 of Doctor Who premieres on 12 April 2025 on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK and Disney+ outside of the UK (where available). Audiences join The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) on an epic quest to get Belinda back to Earth….
A brand new series of Doctor Who means a brand new series of Doctor Who Unleashed, the ultimate companion series airing straight after each episode on BBC Three. The access all areas show will once again give viewers an unmissable insight into the world of Doctor Who with exclusive interviews with the stars in front of the camera, as well as those behind it. Host Steffan Powell will assume the keys to the TARDIS once again and, after every episode…
The BFI toast the 2005 revival with ‘Doctor Who: 20 Years On’ – an afternoon of episodes and discussions. In partnership with the DWAS, the BFI have announced an event celebrating two decades of “new” Doctor Who. With Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, the show burst onto screens in 2005 proving its enduring appeal to a family audience on a Saturday night. Here’s the details for Doctor Who: 20 Years On 20 years on from the relaunch of Doctor Who, we look at what it…