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REVIEW – THE ROMANCE OF CRIME
How does a story become that much sought after thing “a classic”? What separates The Talons of Weng Chiang, City of Death, Human Nature, Inferno, The Curse of Fenric, Fathers Day and The Sound of Drums/Last of the Timelords from … Continue reading
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ANTHONY AINLEY – THE MAN BEHIND THE MASTER
Fantom Publishing have announced plans to release a biography of Anthony Ainley, the actor who portrayed the Doctor’s rival Time Lord the Master during the 1980’s. Although known to an audience of millions the world over for his portrayal of … Continue reading
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DOCTOR WHO WORLD TOUR DOCUMENTARY ON BBC THREE
A documentary following last year’s Doctor Who world tour will air this Friday at 7pm on BBC Three. The world tour took place last August, beginning in Cardiff, and visited cities including London, Seoul, Sydney, New York and Rio.
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REVIEW – FLYWHEEL REVOLUTION
New year, new monthly range from Big Finish. Well, not a totally new range, but a new range for me to wrap my reviewing ears around, if you see what I mean. Flywheel Revolution is the first story in the … Continue reading
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REVIEW – THE RANI ELITE
Doctor Who thrives on change and renewal, sometimes because an actor or writer or producer has left for pastures new, sometimes for a sadder reason, the death of an actor. When Kate O’Mara passed away in March 2014, she was … Continue reading
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REVIEW – AN ORDINARY LIFE
As great historian L P Hartley once said: “The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there”. As Jon Pertwee once said: “There is nothing more frightening than finding a Yeti on your loo in Tooting Bec!”. Both … Continue reading
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REVIEW – THE HIGHEST SCIENCE
Think of contentious topics among fandom. Apart from the “classic v new” or “my favourite Doctor is better than yours” one that really gets fandom all hot under the collar is the topic of CANONICITY. Before becoming involved in organised … Continue reading
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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #482
JENNA COLEMAN TALKS ABOUT THE LOVES AND LIVES OF CLARA OSWALD, EXCLUSIVELY IN DWM 482! Jenna Coleman, who plays the Doctor’s companion Clara Oswald, gives a revealing interview about her time so far on Doctor Who… DWM asks Jenna if … Continue reading
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LAST CHRISTMAS – PREVIEW
Doctor Who: Last Christmas is on BBC1 at 6:15pm on Christmas Day
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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE – 2015 YEARBOOK
LOOK BACK ON AN AMAZING YEAR FOR DOCTOR WHO, WITH THE 2015 YEARBOOK! The latest Special Edition of Doctor Who Magazine reviews an incredible year for the programme, its spin-offs and licensed merchandise. Highlights include our first major interview with … Continue reading
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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #481
LAST CHRISTMAS IS PREVIEWED IN THE BUMPER 100-PAGE DWM 481! Head writer Steven Moffat unwraps this year’s Christmas Special, Last Christmas, and gives Doctor Who Magazine the lowdown on the Doctor’s face-off with Santa… “I think I’m being pretty open … Continue reading
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BBC CHRISTMAS TRAILER FEATURING WILLIAM HARTNELL
The BBC have released a 2014 Christmas trailer featuring Doctor Who in the form of the original actor to play the role, the late great William Hartnell.
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I’M COMING FOR YOU ON CHRISTMAS DAY
The 2014 Doctor Who Christmas Special, Last Christmas, starring Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Nick Frost premieres Christmas Day, Thursday December 25th on BBC America.
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REVIEW – DARK EYES 3
I like character development, that’s why I am such a fan of “new” Doctor Who. The characters are so much more real than in the classic series, when, with the best will in the world, many were just ciphers to … Continue reading
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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL TITLE ANNOUNCED
The BBC has announced that the title of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special is Last Christmas. The episode is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Paul Wilmshurst. The BBC has also released a promotional image for the story … Continue reading
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DOCTOR WHO SERIES 8 Q&A HIGHLIGHTS
Frank Skinner (Perkins) hosts this very special series 8 panel with guests Peter Capaldi (the Doctor), Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald), Samuel Anderson (Danny Pink), Michelle Gomez (Missy) and Steven Moffat (lead writer and showrunner), to mark the DVD and Blu-ray … Continue reading
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THE COMPLETE DOCTOR WHO EXTRA SERIES ONE
DEEP BREATH – DOCTOR WHO EXTRA: SERIES 1 EPISODE 1 INTO THE DALEK – DOCTOR WHO EXTRA: SERIES 1 EPISODE 2 ROBOT OF SHERWOOD – DOCTOR WHO EXTRA: SERIES 1 EPISODE 3 LISTEN – DOCTOR WHO EXTRA: SERIES 1 EPISODE … Continue reading
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