The BBC’s Lizo Mzimba has reported that the second episode of Doctor Who was watched by an overnight audience of 3.96 million. A slip of almost half a million from Ep 1. So far the 6 episode arc doesn’t seem to have reversed previous viewing patterns. But consolidated figs will be the true test. Ep 1’s out later today https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/1457644634411311105
The sad news was confirmed on Friday. Bob Baker, Doctor Who writer and co-creator of robotic canine K9, has died aged 82. Dear Friends. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend and business partner, the iconic BOB BAKER. pic.twitter.com/4Quj7zWbqJ — K9Official (@K9official1) November 5, 2021 K9 Official’s Twitter account posted the news today (5th November) alongside a statement. “Bob was a prolific Film and Television writer,” it reads. “Alongside his late writing partner, Dave Martin,…
The immersive experience will reopen its doors on Friday 26th November. Doctor Who: Time Fracture is set to reopen its doors later this month – with repairs having been made following flood damage earlier in the year. The immersive experience was forced to close in July when heavy flooding hit the Mayfair building where it is located, leading to extensive damage. But now various measures have been put in place – including the installation of a flood defence system –…
The Ninth Doctor faces Cybermen, Jenny returns, UNIT faces new foes and more! November 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. The Ninth Doctor takes on the Cybermen Three new adventures for the Ninth Doctor as he encounters Cybermen, Lady Macbeth and more: The Hunting Season by James Kettle, The Curse of Lady Macbeth by Lizzie Hopley and Monsters in Metropolis by John Dorney. Get The Ninth…
BBC’s Lizo Mzimba has reported that, The Doctor Who series opener was watched by an overnight audience of 4.43 million. Higher than most of S12’s overnights It’s not as high as S12 opener Spyfall (4.88m). Interesting to see if the one story for 6 eps means figures rise rather than the usual fall over the series https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/1455108319480274956
UK 1979Dir Michael HayesWith Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Julian Glover, Catherine Schell4x25min + bonus contentCertificate PGCourtesy of BBC Studios The most-watched episode of Doctor Who ever, which had over 16 million viewers when first shown in 1979 is coming to the big screen in December. The reason that City of Death is the most-watched episode isn’t because it was co-written by Douglas Adams, or that it stars Julian Glover, nor that it was filmed in Paris — but simply that…
In the Crimean War, the Doctor discovers the British army fighting a brutal alien army of Sontarans, as Yaz and Dan are thrown deeper into a battle for survival. What is the Temple of Atropos? Who are the Mouri? Episode Title Premiere Date Chapter Two: War of the Sontarans 07/11/2021 Credits The Doctor Jodie Whittaker Yasmin Khan Mandip Gill Dan Lewis John Bishop Writer Chris Chibnall Director Jamie Magnus Stone Executive Producer Matt Strevens Executive Producer Chris Chibnall
It’s bigger and better than ever, it’s my final (full) series, there’ll be questions asked, there’ll be answers, there’ll be exclamation marks, and huge exclamation marks and I think that in itself will pique your interest and pique your curiosity. — Jodie Whittaker Packed with action, humour, terrifying new villains and iconic returning monsters such as the Sontarans and the Weeping Angels, the new series of Doctor Who tells one story across a vast canvas. It features a host of acclaimed…
The Timeless Child revelations will be followed up in Doctor Who series 13, Matt Strevens teases. Get ready for some fallout, Doctor Who fans! Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor will revisit some loose ends from the ‘Timeless Child’ reveal in the soon-to-launch Doctor Who series 13. Or at least, that’s what executive producer Matt Strevens seems to have implied in a new interview shared by the BBC. Fans of the show will recall the Doctor Who series 12 centrepiece in which Whittaker’s Time Lord…
Doctor Who has revealed the title for the first “chapter” of series 13 – and it seems the show’s 31st October return date may have been part of a plan. The opening episode of the six-part series – which bears the overall subtitle of Flux – will be called… The Halloween Apocalypse. The title of Chapter One of #DoctorWhoFlux is here! Get ready for 'The Halloween Apocalypse' on 31st October 🎃 pic.twitter.com/zSTrsl91aR — Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) October 20, 2021 Pretty…