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The beloved K9 Annual returns on audio

The beloved K9 Annual returns on audio

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Everyone’s favourite mutt-shaped automaton discovers that both outer space and 1980s Earth can be fraught with danger in these colourful tales from the pages of K9 Annual and Doctor Who Annual. Prepare to say “Affirmative” and join K9 on some audio adventures! Following their exploits in K9 & Company, Sarah Jane and K9 embark on a watery mission in The Monster of Loch Crag. In Powerstone there’s something extraordinary in the cellar of Aunt Lavinia’s house, and then K9 is the centre of attention at a Midsummer…

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K9 heads for Sci-Fi Scarborough at Spa

K9 heads for Sci-Fi Scarborough at Spa

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The second guest for Sci-Fi Scarborough is top dog in the world of Doctor Who  – it’s the voice of everyone’s favourite robotic dog K-9,  John Leeson, who also portrayed Bungle Bear on Rainbow. Already announced is Star Wars actor and puppeteer Mike Quinn. After leaving school, John Leeson worked in a bookshop, and then as a porter in the Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital. He joined the Leicester Dramatic Society and ultimately applied for and won a place at RADA….

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K9 to be hero of new spin-off series for children ?

K9 to be hero of new spin-off series for children ?

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According to The Daily Mirror newspaper in the UK Doctor Who’s robot dog K9 is set for a comeback in a new TV series for children. The much-loved metal mutt, who first appeared in 1977 alongside fourth Doctor Tom Baker, will be the “standalone hero” in a major new project. The series will see a re-designed K9, who appears to be a bit battle damaged, taking part in a space war. A source revealed: “He’s going to look more industrial…

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