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tammyy2j
03-09-2009, 14:06
DALEKS are to take on the Nazis in the new series.
The next Time Lord Matt Smith, 26, will land his Tardis in the middle of World War Two.
And he will discover that Prime Minister Winston Churchill has an army of Daleks to fight the Germans.
He has had them painted in khaki and green battle colours.
And he has even added a Union Flag waving under their eye.
The Daleks will screech: “Ausrotten” the German for their famous cry: “Exterminate.”
But The Doctor and his new sidekick Amy Pond (Karen Gillan, 21) warn the PM not to trust the monsters. A show source said: “It’s going to be one of the most fantastic stories.
“Daleks, Churchill, Nazis, Hitler and Doctor Who‚ who can top that?
“The show’s writers know that bringing back the Daleks is always a ratings winner.”
The episode is being filmed in Wales and will not reach television screens until spring next year.
Viewers will see another familiar face return in the Time Lord’s wife-in-the-future River Song (Alex Kingston, 46).
tammyy2j
04-09-2009, 15:34
Bond legend Sir Roger Moore is vying for a guest spot on Doctor Who - after learning his 007 protege Timothy Dalton has landed a part in a forthcoming Christmas special.
Dalton, who took over the reigns from Moore in 1987 to play the suave superspy in The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill, is set to appear in the cult sci-fi show as the mysterious character The Narrator in December.
After hearing his replacement was to star in the show, Moore has offered himself up to play Dalton's father.
He says, "I believe Timothy is to appear in one of the new episodes, so if they ever want anyone to play his dad, I'm available."
Chloe O'brien
04-09-2009, 23:58
Can't wait to see the Daleks. I love them.
The logo - the eleventh incarnation in the show's history - will form part of a revamped title sequence in the new run, which airs from next Spring and sees Matt Smith take over from David Tennant as the titular Time Lord.
Showrunner Steven Moffat said: "A new logo. The eleventh logo for the eleventh Doctor - those grand old words, Doctor Who, suddenly looking newer than ever. And look at that, something really new - an insignia! DW in TARDIS form! Simple and beautiful, and most important of all, a completely irresistible doodle. I apologise to school notebooks everywhere, because in 2010 that's what they're going to be wearing."
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a180651/new-doctor-who-logo-revealed.html
freckleface
18-10-2009, 15:55
they've ruined the logo
the old one was iconic.
they dont need to revamp doctor who, it could go really wrong.
(look what happened to The Bill)
:/
please dont ruin doctor who or i may just die.
Doctor Who will return to BBC One on November 15 with The Waters of Mars.
As previously revealed, the second of four specials airing throughout the year will feature David Tennant's Doctor alongside Lindsay Duncan's Adelaide.
The Russell T. Davies and Phil Ford-penned episode will also feature Peter O'Brien as Adelaide's second-in-command Ed.
It has been directed by Graeme Harper and produced by Nikki Wilson.
The episode will be followed by two more specials featuring Tennant's final outings as The Doctor before his regeneration and replacement by Matt Smith.
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars airs Sunday, November 15 at 7pm on BBC One.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/s7/doctorwho/news/a184426/doctor-who-mars-airdate-revealed.html
freckleface
01-11-2009, 13:43
holy bajeebus!
thats like *does mental arithematic* like 14 days from now!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
I saw 'em filming ages ago down the road so thought it was gonna be on soon.
:cheer:
Cheryl Cole is being pursued for a guest spot in the next series of Doctor Who, according to a report in The Mirror today.
The X Factor judge has yet to sign a deal with the show but could play "a big part" in the fifth series, which is currently being filmed in Wales. An insider told the newspaper: "If she can find the time, a part will be written for her."
A BBC spokesperson refused to deny the speculation, saying: "The BBC will not be commenting on casting or storyline speculation for the new series of Doctor Who."
It was previously confirmed that Alex Kingston is reprising her role as River Song for a two-part story in the new run.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/s7/doctorwho/news/a185130/cheryl-cole-linked-to-doctor-who.html
tammyy2j
04-11-2009, 14:17
AVID Tennant has landed a plum role in a US comedy as a neurotic lawyer.
The 38-year-old will play a top legal eagle in the new NBC show Rex Is Not Your Lawyer.
Rex, played by Tennant, suffers from panic attacks and coaches his clients to represent themselves in court.
A US source said: “At present it is scheduled as just a one-hour pilot episode but this could be a huge break for David Tennant.
“British actors are very popular at the moment on American TV and this show has ‘hit’ written all over it. If it proves popular then it will be turned into a series.”
David will be replaced as the Time Lord by Matt Smith, 27, next year.
He is back on screen as the Doctor on November 15 but his last episodes will be screened at the end of the year.
He admitted: “I think it’s better to go when there’s a chance that people might miss you, rather than to hang around and outstay your welcome.”
David has also starred as Barty Crouch Junior in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, and will appear in St Trinian’s 2: The Legend Of Fritton’s Gold.
Chloe O'brien
04-11-2009, 23:55
Did anyone see the trailer for 15 November before Spooks.
Did anyone see the trailer for 15 November before Spooks.
No :( I didnt
And why are they changing the logo?? :(
crystalsea
16-11-2009, 12:35
A bit dark the Water on Mars - what did you think?
annette_tr9
16-11-2009, 13:03
didnt like the end very much......
Bad Wolf
16-11-2009, 17:19
i loved it- all very dark, DT was brilliant as the doctor- when he broke the laws of time, he was very masterly- totally bonkers.
it was also refreshing to see a companion who was a equal to the doctor- not pandering after him, adalade was more than a match for him
how brilliant does xmas look????? love john simm as the master, and love wilf and donna- he is getting his best mate back!
Norman Bates
18-11-2009, 23:22
The silver haired dude who played the Master before he regenerated into John Simm was much better
The silver haired dude who played the Master before he regenerated into John Simm was much better
Derek Jacobi - a true legend in the acting world. Shame he's the voiceover on In The Night Garden though.... lol
moonstorm
20-11-2009, 13:19
Tonight's Children in Need is to feature an exclusive preview of the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special.
The clip, from The End Of Time: Part One, is never-seen-before footage.
David Tennant said: "Doctor Who has always been a big supporter of Children in Need. We're really pleased that this year our very special Christmas story is being exclusively previewed on the show. Doctor Who fans are always very generous – I hope you will be too. Please give what you can."
The two-minute exclusive will be broadcast as part of the BBC Children in Need show which starts at 19:00.
freckleface
20-11-2009, 18:20
Like, i already knew Donna was already coming back, but it was good to see her on the screen again.
I knew that she would come back. Everyone was like, but she can't but i was like "ITS DOCTOR WHO! IT'S ABOUT A DUDE TRAVELLING THROUGH TIME IN A POLICE CALL BOX! THEY CAN TWIST ANYTHING SO IT WON'T BE HARD FOR HER TO COME BACK!"
eeeeeeeeeeh
i can't wait.!!
Richard Curtis has announced who will play Vincent Van Gogh in his upcoming episode of Doctor Who.
The writer previously revealed that his episode of the show would feature Van Gogh "stabbing a monster".
Curtis told Bullz-Eye: "We've got a brilliant guy playing Vincent van Gogh - which is who it's about - who you should look up on YouTube. He's a guy called Tony Curran, who really could not look more like [him].
"He's a wonderful actor who was in this brilliant movie called Red Road that came out, a rather serious movie. But he's going to be great. I’ve had a lot of fun. We start to shoot in about a month."
He added of his interest in the show: "[I] enjoyed it a lot when I was young, probably drifted away in the middle years, and then, of course, it was stopped.
"I've watched pretty well every episode of the new manifestation, 'cause there's so little family TV, so few times when you can sit down with the whole family and everybody get something out of it. So I'm a serious new convert. "
Red Road was the debut feature from British filmmaker Andrea Arnold, who went on to direct Fish Tank, released earlier this year.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/s7/doctorwho/news/a188754/curtis-reveals-who-van-gogh-casting.html
Chloe O'brien
29-11-2009, 00:52
It's now less than five weeks before we will all be sobbing our hearts out as we bid farewell to Mr Tennant. :crying: :crying:
John Barrowman has said that he does not think Captain Jack Harkness will return for Matt Smith's first series of Doctor Who.
The star is tipped to appear in David Tennant's final two-parter as the Tenth Doctor, but Barrowman said that he was not sure if he would reappear in the programme.
Barrowman told Radio 2: "I don't know about Captain's Jack future in Doctor Who because nothing has been said or I haven't been asked.
"I'm kind of prepared that I won't be in any of it, which is fine."
He added: "But we are discussing the future of Torchwood because most definitely Torchwood will come back to the BBC, which is fantastic.
"We're not sure when, because we have to work out the logistics of the filming - and it's already said that it'll be 13 episodes instead of 5."
Torchwood's creator Russell T. Davies recently confirmed that he expected to start work to start on the fourth series in January.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/s7/doctorwho/news/a189349/barrowman-no-captain-jack-in-new-who.html
Not a spoiler as such but I could not find a general Dr Who thread. Interesting news though, I think.
The Royal Mint at Llantrisant has announced the launch of a limited range of gold and silver Doctor Who collectible medals.
The Tenth Doctor, K-9 and the Tardis will be the first ever TV characters to be immortalised in this way, the South Wales Echo reports.
Head of UK licensing at BBC Worldwide Richard Hollis said: "David Tennant's performance as The Doctor has been applauded and celebrated across the country and these medals are a fantastic way for fans to collect a lasting memento."
Royal Mint director of commemorative coins David Knight added: "Just as The Doctor is timeless, so too is the enduring appeal of the television series which continues to entertain audiences across the world.
"We hope fans everywhere will find these medals a fitting tribute not just to David Tennant, but to the whole Doctor Who story."
The 500 nine-carat gold medals will be available for £150 each, with the 5,000sterling silver medals on sale for £35.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/s7/doctorwho/news/a189366/royal-mint-makes-doctor-who-medals.html
freckleface
02-12-2009, 16:00
OMG TORCHWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!
PLEASE SERIES 4!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!
I HEART JOHN BARROWMAN (going carol singing down his close and gonna knock at his front door. I hope he appreciates me and my friends version of a torchwood themed xmas song :P)
only under 4 weeks till mr tennant goes :crying: i dont want him to goooooo :thumbsdow booooo
xx
crystalsea
04-12-2009, 12:46
Theres an interesting article in Radio Times this week about Dr Who, and the Master.
Plus there are some funny snippets about Donna's Grandad
crystalsea
28-12-2009, 02:47
Wow how gruesome this one is .... I can see lots of people hiding behind their cushions for this final countdown for the Doctor Who David Tennant finale. How exciting ..... tick tock tick tock
Chloe O'brien
29-12-2009, 01:14
Yeah have a cushion in one hand and a tissue in the other. four days to go. :crying:
Bill Nighy is to guest star in an episode of the new series of Doctor Who, Digital Spy can reveal.
The veteran actor will play the curator of a Vincent van Gogh exhibition in the episode, which is penned by Richard Curtis.
A set insider told DS: "It was a real coup to get Bill Nighy in Doctor Who, especially in Richard Curtis's amazing episode. Bill plays a van Gogh expert with some similar fashion choices to The Doctor himself."
The story is set both in the present day and 19th Century France. This Life actor Tony Curran was previously confirmed in the role of van Gogh.
The episode - the tenth in the new series - was filmed on location in Croatia and Cardiff over Christmas.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We do not comment on storyline or character speculation.
The new Doctor Who trailer will premiere this Saturday on BBC One, it has been announced.
The promo for the new series, which stars Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, will also simulcast on the official Who website.
Additionally, the BBC has unveiled a new promo shot for the series, which sees The Doctor and companion Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) pictured together for the first time.
The pair are pictured in a swirling vortex with some of the Doctor’s fiercest enemies including a Dalek, a Weeping Angel and a Smiler.
James Corden has landed a role in Doctor Who, according to tabloid reports.
The Sun says that the Gavin & Stacey star was spotted on a train learning lines for the show while en route to the set in Cardiff.
A show insider is quoted as saying: "We normally keep our guest stars under wraps but you can't hide a bloke like James.
"And now he's not coming to Wales for Gavin & Stacey anymore, it's pretty obvious why he is here. James loves coming to Wales. And it gives him a chance to meet up with Ruth Jones, who co-wrote Gavin and Stacey with him and starred as Nessa."
The source added: "We're just delighted to have James on board. He is a great actor and he'll be a perfect fit for the new Doctor Who."
This morning, show officials refused to confirm or deny the story, telling DS: "We do not comment on casting or storyline speculation."
DS
I really didnt like the advert :(
DOCTOR Who's latest assistant will become PREGNANT</B> in the new series, TV Biz can reveal.
Before you get too excited, the father is NOT the Time Lord, now played by Matt Smith.
His sidekick Amy Pond - played by 22-year-old Scottish actress Karen Gillan - turns up with the bump during episode seven of the series, written by Men Behaving Badly scribe Simon Nye.
But all is not as it seems.
An insider said: "Amy is pregnant but it's all part of a strange dream she's having.
"She can't work out what is real and what's not."
The new series kicks off on BBC1 in April.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2869166/Doctor-Whos-assistant-will-get-pregnant-in-the-next-series.html#ixzz0gbDlcuRO
freckleface
26-02-2010, 11:10
whoah.
Torchwood copy.
*cough cough*
can't they even come up with original storylines now?
So its slightly different, but essentially its just the same.
I'm starting to lose interest in this new Doctor Who.
Bring back David Tennant!!
The next series of Doctor Who will premiere on April 3 on BBC One, it has been confirmed.
New showrunner Steven Moffat made the announcement this morning on BBC Breakfast.
The episode is entitled 'The Eleventh Hour' and will feature Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Karen Gillan as his new companion Amy Pond.
The upcoming series is the 31st since Doctor Who first aired in November 1963 and the fifth since the programme's 2005 relaunch headed by Russell T. Davies.
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The BBC has revealed the episode titles for the series finale of Doctor Who.
The two-part story is penned by Steven Moffat and will air June 19 and June 26 on BBC One. The first episode is called 'The Pandorica Opens' and the second 'The Big Bang'.
Alex Kingston will reprise her role as River Song for the finale, which is also thought to include appearances from The Daleks, The Cybermen and The Sontarans.
In the US, the finale will air June 26 and July 3 on BBC America.
moonstorm
20-05-2010, 08:22
At the moment I prefer Amy to the Doctor.
I absolutely love the new Doctor, but am not so keen on Amy.
Smellena
29-05-2010, 16:21
I love both!!!!
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that the next series of the show will continue the 'silence' arc from series 5.
Viewers heard a mysterious sinister voice announce that "silence will fall" in the final episodes of the most recent series.
Moffat told Doctor Who Confidential that the secret behind the voice will be revealed in the next series.
"What is that, who is that, who are the silence, what's coming?" he teased. "The whole point of the silence is next series.
"Also, River Song... who is she really? That's what we're going to find out next year."
Alex Kingston first appeared as the mysterious time-traveller River Song in the fourth series of the programme, in the Moffat-written 'Silence in the Library / Forest of the Dead'.
Bookmaker William Hill has slashed the odds of Doctor Who star Matt Smith being axed from the role, after the show suffered a drop in ratings.
Odds on the actor leaving have been cut from 6/1 to 9/2. David Morrissey - who appeared as Jackson Lake in the 2008 Who Christmas special - is favourite to replace him at 4/1. James Corden - who made a guest appearance in the most recent series - has seen the biggest rise, with his odds changing from 100/1 to 25/1.
However, William Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams backed Smith to return.
"The viewing figures were disappointing but Doctor Who was up against the World Cup and sunny skies, so we think Matt will survive the disappointment." he said.
Odds of 66/1 were also given on former Who star Christopher Eccleston returning to the series. Other actors in the bookmaker's list include Chiwetel Ejiofor at 5/1, James Nesbitt at 12/1 and Stephen Fry at 50/1.
Thats good news, I like riversong
Bookmaker William Hill has slashed the odds of Doctor Who star Matt Smith being axed from the role, after the show suffered a drop in ratings.
I wouldn't watch if they axed him - he's great. I don't think they will, though.
EastEnders2013
30-06-2010, 17:20
I think David Tennant was better, but, even though I love RTD, I think Steven Moffat makes better episodes with more unexpected endings.
I like them both, I love the way they link everything and then they make remember things from other epsiodes that all link to the finale, they are great writers
Karen Gillan has insisted that Matt Smith has no plans to leave Doctor Who.
Earlier this month, reports suggested that Smith was planning to quit his role as the Doctor to pursue a film career.
However, The Daily Telegraph reports that Gillan has now dismissed the claims.
"Matt will be sticking around," she said. "I think those rumours were made up."
Gillan, who plays the Doctor's companion Amy, also revealed that filming for the Doctor Who Christmas special is under way and described the atmosphere on set as "great".
The next series of Doctor Who will air in two parts, it has been announced.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival this morning, showrunner Steven Moffat confirmed that the sixth run will start in Spring 2011 and return in the Autumn.
A statement from the BBC explained: "The split transmission is the result of a request from Steven Moffat to write a new Doctor Who story arc which involves a big plot twist in the middle of the series. By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens."
Moffat added: "The split series is hugely exciting because viewers will be treated to two premieres, two finales and more event episodes. For the kids it will never be more than a few months to the next Doctor Who! Easter, Autumn, Christmas!!"
DR WHO'S sidekick Amy Pond may be KILLED OFF in the next series - in a shock mid-season twist.
The much-anticipated sixth series will be split in two next year, boss Steven Moffat said yesterday.
And he teased fans by saying the series will take a break at Easter with a dramatic storyline - leaving viewers "needing the summer to recover".
And we can reveal that killing off Amy is the devastating plot twist favoured by bosses.
A source told TV Biz that Karen Gillan, who plays Amy, WILL leave before the end of the next season.
If scriptwriters stick to plans to kill her off, she will be the first of the Timelord's companions to die since Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) in 1982.
Steven Moffat yesterday promised an "enormous earth-shattering cliffhanger" halfway through the series.
Seven episodes will be shown up to Easter, followed by six in autumn.
He said: "In order to let you have time to recover we will let you go off and have your summer holidays and then come back in autumn."
The move will bolster BBC1's autumn schedule as rival The X Factor will move to later in the year in 2011 - with only auditions in December.
Steven, who will film three Sherlock episodes in the summer break, added: "You will never be further than a few months from an episode."
He said the Doctor (Matt Smith) and his sidekick will face a "game-changing" moment.
He added: "It's a huge event. An episode of Dr Who that's not scary is failing the children of this nation."
Steven - speaking at a Dr Who masterclass in the Edinburgh television festival - was asked whether the cliffhanger is "the biggest of Dr Who in the modern era".
He replied: "It's a good one. I know word-for-word what it is."
Steven also told how he had almost not hired stunning Scot Karen for the role after seeing her in a show reel that made her look "short and dumpy".
He added: "Then I saw her in the corridor and she was so tall and beautiful. When she is in heels I feel like the sidecar to a motorbike."
Karen yesterday was coy about the climax - and how long she would remain in the show. She said at the festival: "I have no idea. I guess you just have to take it series by series.
"Who knows? But I'm having a lot of fun right now."
The Sun
Three actors have been confirmed for guest roles in the upcoming sixth series of Doctor Who.
The site for talent agency Alphabet Kidz reports that child actor Jamie Oram has been cast as Harry in the fourth episode. Oram has previously appeared in a number of commercials, but the part of Harry will be his first role in television drama.
Actor Daniel Mays will also appear in the episode as Harry's father. Mays is known for his role as Jim Keats on Ashes To Ashes and will appear in forthcoming BBC sci-fi drama Outcasts.
Harry's mother will be played by Emma Cunniffe, who has previously featured in episodes of The Bill and Casualty and appeared alongside former Who star Christopher Eccleston in the 2002 show Flesh and Blood.
A casting call on Spotlight describes the character of Harry as "a troubled young boy who has a nervous disposition".
Production on the episode - apparently titled 'What Are Little Boys Made Of?' - is currently ongoing in Cardiff.
Former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt has apparently won a role in the next series of Doctor Who.
The actor's Spotlight page suggests that he will play the character of Ben in the third episode, directed by Richard Clark.
Writer Neil Gaiman confirmed earlier this year that his instalment of the series would air in third place.
Rickitt played Nick Tilsley on Coronation Street from 1997 to 2004, and more recently starred on New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.
It was previously announced that Daniel Mays, Emma Cunniffe and Jamie Oram would star in the fourth episode of the new series.
Doctor Who will return to BBC One this Christmas.
Suranne Jones is to make a guest appearance in the next series of Doctor Who.
The official BBC site has confirmed that the former Coronation Street star will play a young woman called Idris in the third episode, written by Neil Gaiman.
"As an actor, it's hugely exciting to be cast in Doctor Who," she said. "I'm a massive fan of the show and I was blown away when I read Neil's script and uncovered what's in store for my character."
She added: "I'm sworn to secrecy so viewers will just have to wait until next year to find out any other juicy details!"
Gaiman himself praised the actress, calling her "beautiful, funny and strange".
"Suranne is marvellous," he said. "It's the kind of role that people will remember forever, so we needed someone who was able to pull that off, and to keep up with Matt Smith. And bite him. Suranne does all three."
Jones previously played an evil incarnation of the Mona Lisa in the third series of Who spinoff The Sarah Jane Adventures and will also appear alongside former star David Tennant in BBC One drama Single Father.
Filming on the episode is expected to begin on Friday.
Why could they not bring Karen back to Corrie instead of Tracy :((
FOUR old Time Lords, two trusty companions and a host of old foes will make a comeback to help save new Doctor Who Matt Smith.
In a sensational new show, the Doc’s ex-Tardis travellers Sarah Jane Smith (Lis Sladen, 62) and Jo Grant (Katy Manning, 60) will unite for the first time for an adventure to rescue him.
The pair will be told the Time Lord (Smith, 27, who makes a special guest appearance) has been killed and the duo are invited to his funeral.
Suspicious Jo, who appeared on Doctor Who with the late Jon Pertwee, and Sarah Jane, who was Jo’s *successor and travelled with Pertwee and also Tom Baker, are escorted to the ceremony only to discover it’s a trap.
A group of vulture- like aliens called The Shansheeth have captured the Tardis and left the 11th Doc stranded on a planet.
They want to use his time-travelling police box for a deadly plan but don’t have the key.
So they imprison Sarah Jane and Jo and use a “memory weave” *machine to dig into their brains and uncover their past
times with the Doc to create one.
It’s here TV viewers will be treated to video flashbacks of former Time Lords William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker as well as old enemies *Davros, The Daleks, Sea Devils and Sontarans.
The episode, called Death Of The Doctor, will air as part of the new BBC series of The Sarah Jane Adventures, which starts next Monday. And it is being billed as one of the most exciting and ambitious stories ever made.
The special episode has been penned by former Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies, 46.
Actress Lis said: “Uniting the past and present is a real homage to Doctor Who.”
New chief Steven Moffat, 47, joked: “Typical. We invite Russell back and he tries to kill off The Doctor.”
Daily Star
The BBC has announced details of a new Doctor Who exhibition to launch in early 2011.
The Doctor Who Experience will open at the Olympia Two venue in London on February 20 and will showcase a number of props and costumes used throughout the show's history.
Showrunner Steven Moffat said: "The is a fan’s dream come true. A fully interactive adventure that will allow viewers of the show to get as close as possible to some of the scariest monsters from the series. It will also be the first time that Doctor Who artefacts from all the show's 47 year history... will be on display together, many of them being seen for the first time."
The exhibition will feature new scenes filmed with series star Matt Smith as part of an interactive walk-through experience, including special visual effects and a recreation of the Tardis interior.
Smith claimed: "The whole concept of the Doctor Who Experience... is massively exciting! I hope as many people as possible enjoy boarding the Tardis next year to embark upon an exhilarating and sometimes terrifying adventure through time and space."
The Doctor Who Experience will relocate to a permanent home in Cardiff in 2012. Tickets for the London run go on sale at 9am on November 18.
LOOKS like Dr Who will be needing his sonic Scrooge-driver this festive season - the yuletide special is based on A Christmas Carol.
The episode will pay homage to Charles Dickens' famous 1843 story about Ebeneezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future.
Announcing the episode yesterday, show boss Steven Moffat said the special, which will also be called A Christmas Carol, will feature a mix of holiday fun and terrifying monsters.
And he reckons the episode is the most exciting he's ever written.
He said: "Oh, we're going for broke with this one. It's all your favourite Christmas movies at once, in an hour, with monsters. And The Doctor. And a honeymoon. And oh... you'll see. I've never been so excited about writing anything."
For fans who can't wait until Christmas, a sneak preview will be aired on BBC1 on Friday night as part of Children In Need.
Dr Who previously paid tribute to Dickens in the 2005 episode The Unquiet Dead.
The author helped The Doctor, now played by Matt Smith foil the dastardly plans of the alien Gelth.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3229356/Dr-Whos-Dickens-of-a-Christmas.html#ixzz15OyPd6hC
DOCTOR Who boss Steven Moffat says he won't bring back Torchwood character Ianto Jones despite desperate pleas from fans.
Executive producer Steven told fans on Twitter to stop asking for the character, played by Gareth David-Lloyd, 29, to be resurrected on his show.
Who boss ... Steven Moffat
The BBC has received hundreds of complaints from viewers who are desperate to see the character return even though he was killed off in Torchwood's third series, The Children of Earth.
Steven also added that former Doctor Who boss, Russell T Davies, was still responsible for spin-off shows Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, not him.
Writing on Twitter Steven said: "Ianto fans only: Russell's character, and I thought his death scene was brilliant. Not reversing it. Stop asking [sic]."
He added: "Torchwood is Russell's — nothing to do with me."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3247935/Doctor-Who-boss-wont-bring-back-Ianto-Jones.html#ixzz16PMZPCFP
It's hard to believe that just a year has passed since we jumped up and down with glee at the spitty return of the Time Lords and then dabbed our eyes at the Tenth Doctor's admission that he "didn't want to go". This year, however, we've been promised a much more "Christmassy" special, as The Doctor takes on the miserly Kazran Sardick in an effort to save Amy and Rory.
Chloe O'brien
06-12-2010, 12:11
I know this time last year we were all dreading saying goodbye to Mr Tennent. I'm looking forward to this years Christmas episdoe but I still miss David.
OPEN All Hour star Lynda Baron has been tipped for a role on the new series of Doctor Who.
The actress, who played the object of Albert Arkwright's affections - busty Nurse Gladys Emmanuel - in the BBC sitcom, is expected to guest star alongside James Corden when he returns to the sci-fi hit for its sixth series.
Funnyman James is reprising his role as Chris Owens on the show after starring in the fifth series episode The Lodger.
The episode saw The Doctor, played by Matt Smith, being forced to stay with landlord Chris while he investigated an alien time machine.
Lynda has featured in the sci-fi serial before, in the 1983 storyline Enlightenment as Captain Wrack and she sung Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon in the 1966 chapter The Gunfighters.
The 71-year-old actress has also acted in EastEnders as Christian Clarke (John Partridge) and Jane Beale's (Laurie Brett) busybody mum Linda Clarke.
Doctor Who returns later in the spring.
The next series of Doctor Who will premiere over the Easter weekend.
The first half of the show's sixth run will begin on BBC One on Saturday 23 April, according to Doctor Who Magazine.
The first episode, written by showrunner Steven Moffat, will also air on the same date in the US.
Supernatural actor Mark Sheppard and Jonathan Creek's Stuart Milligan will both appear in the opening two-parter, which is set in '60s America.
Subsequent episodes will include guest spots from Hugh Bonneville, David Walliams and a returning James Corden.
Writers confirmed for the series include Sherlock scribe Steve Thompson, Being Human creator Toby Whithouse and fantasy author Neil Gaiman.
After an initial run of seven episodes, Doctor Who will take a two-month hiatus and return to BBC One in September.
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The BBC has released a new iconic image for the next series of Doctor Who.
The show's sixth run will begin in April and kicks off with two-part adventure 'The Impossible Astronaut' and 'Day of the Moon'.
A brief teaser trailer for the adventure debuted on BBC One on Wednesday night, while a two-minute prequel to the series was also released online yesterday.
Check out the new Doctor Who iconic image below.
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Doctor Who returns to BBC One in April.
The name of fantasy author Neil Gaiman's forthcoming Doctor Who episode has apparently been revealed.
SFX claims that the instalment, which will air fourth in the next run, is entitled 'The Doctor's Wife'.
Former Coronation Street actress Suranne Jones will appear in the episode as Idris, previously described by Gaiman as "an old acquaintance with a new face".
Michael Sheen will voice a character in the instalment, which also stars Elizabeth Berrington and Adrian Schiller.
Gaiman recently revealed that he is "happy" with the final version of his script, adding: "They spent money on this one and it shows."
Doctor Who will return to BBC One in April.
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The BBC has released a full trailer for the next series of Doctor Who.
The 60-second clip has been unveiled exclusively online and will receive its first television airing tonight at 8pm on BBC One. A brief teaser trailer was also previously released online.
The video provides the first official look at guest stars Hugh Bonneville and Lily Cole and also reveals a number of new foes for The Doctor (Matt Smith).
The show's new run will begin in April, kicking off with two-part adventure 'The Impossible Astronaut' and 'Day of the Moon'. A two-minute prequel to the episodes is also available to watch online.
Doctor Who will not be returning for a full series in 2012, it has been revealed.
The Matt Smith sci-fi drama was recently renewed for 14 new episodes, although it was also suggested that only some of the commissioned episodes would be transmitted in 2012.
BBC One controller Danny Cohen has now confirmed at the Church and Media Conference that Doctor Who will not be back for a full-length series next year.
It was later clarified that some episodes will still go out in 2012 while others will be aired in 2013, potentially as part of a "special run" of anniversary episodes.
"Danny Cohen says there won't be a full series of Doctor Who in 2012, but a special run for the anniversary in 2013," BBC Merseyside's Religious Editor Wayne Clarke tweeted.
BBC reporter Lizo Mzimba later confirmed the news, posting: "The BBC has, of course, commissioned 14 new episodes of Dr Who (hurrah) so looks like some will go in 2012 and remainder in 2013.
"Don't know how many 2012 eps or what time of year they'll be broadcast. No further details about what more's happening in 2013 yet. But it's the 50th anniversary, so of course there will be some great stuff!"
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat recently confessed that he did not know when the 14 new episodes will go out.
When will they stop messing with Dr Who fans??
parkerman
02-10-2011, 13:36
Dr Who?
If anyone knows the answer please do not answer that question as it will bring an end to time as we know it......:nono:
Doctor Who stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will be leaving the show during the next series, it has been confirmed.
The actors will depart their roles as The Doctor's companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams midway through the show's seventh run in 2012 in what was described as a "heartbreaking end".
Showrunner Steven Moffat confirmed at a press screening that Matt Smith's Time Lord will then be joined by "a new friend", who has yet to be cast.
"The final days of the Ponds are coming during the next series," he said. "I'm not telling you when or how, but that story is going to come to a heartbreaking end... Then The Doctor will meet a new friend."
Moffat added that he believes River Song (Alex Kingston) will make a return appearance, though it is unknown if the character will be involved in the couple's exit storyline.
It has been announced on the official Doctor Who Twitter profile that more details will be revealed tomorrow (December 16).
mith stated: "The show will miss the Ponds, brilliantly played by Karen and Arthur, but the great thing about Doctor Who is its ability to change.
"We had the most incredible journey. We took over the show and we've really had to hold hands and help each other through it.
"So it's very disappointing, but one has to remember that this show is about change and regeneration, and that's what galvanizes it and pushes it forwards."
Gillan later tweeted: "I'm so grateful for everything. Honestly. I've met such amazing people who I will definitely keep in touch with & had the time of my life!"
kayuqtuq
16-12-2011, 07:39
Shame about Rory, but I'll be glad to see the back of Amy.
parkerman
16-12-2011, 12:19
Shame about Rory, but I'll be glad to see the back of Amy.
Glad to see the back of Amy? How dare you! :heart:
Jenna-Louise Coleman is to be named as the new Doctor Who companion, reports have suggested.
The former Emmerdale actress has been linked to the show in a number of press reports. If confirmed, she would appear alongside Matt Smith's Time Lord in the BBC sci-fi's seventh series, replacing Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams).
An official announcement is expected later today (March 21).
Jenna-Louise Coleman in 'Titanic' (left) and BBC One's 'Waterloo Road' (right)
Coleman, who was born in Blackpool, landed the part of Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale in 2005, and has also appeared in Waterloo Road and Captain America: The First Avenger.
The 25-year-old will soon be seen as cabin steward Annie Desmond in Julian Fellowes's drama Titanic, commissioned to mark the centenary of the ship's sinking.
Gillan was confirmed to be departing Doctor Who along with co-star and on-screen husband Darvill back in December.
It is known that they will leave part way through series seven in a "heartbreaking end", and Gillan has teased that her exit will have a "strong impact".
She also assured fans that her final Doctor Who storyline is "going to be damn good", adding that Amy will go out "on a high".
I liked her in Emmerdale and think she will be very good as the new companion :)
The big Doctor Who news today was the unveiling of Jenna-Louise Coleman as the new companion to Matt Smith's Time Lord, but a few other interesting morsels slipped out at this morning's (March 21) press conference...
Showrunner Steven Moffat revealed that current Who stars Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams) will exit the sci-fi drama following a final fateful encounter with the terrifying Weeping Angels. "Not everybody gets out alive - and I mean it this time!" he teased.
But how do you think the Ponds should be written out? Will it be Amy or Rory to bite the bullet, or possibly another character altogether? And are you happy that the Weeping Angels are returning to see off Gillan and Darvill?
She is doing well for herself after Emmerdale
New Doctor Who companion Jenna-Louise Coleman has admitted that she knows little about her character.
The 25-year-old actress was unveiled to the public last week and will debut on the sci-fi drama this Christmas.
"I have an idea of the story, of the character and of a few surprises," she told the Radio Times. "But I don't know her name or where she's from.
"I just told Steven [Moffat] and [executive producer] Caroline Skinner, 'Don't tell me anything until I need to know it'."
Doctor Who star Matt Smith recently praised Coleman, claiming that she gave the "most interesting" audition in front of showrunner Moffat.
"Normally you're just reading in front of a camera, but with this, it was so physical," recalled the actress. "We were using props and running around so it felt like playing - and like a partnership straight away."
Current companions Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams) will both exit the sci-fi drama in late 2012. Their final episode will be shot in New York and feature the monstrous Weeping Angels.
Doctor Who will return to BBC One in the autumn.
A casting call for the final episode of Amy Pond and Rory Williams on Doctor Who has revealed the appearance of an important character.
According to Zap2it, River Song will be part of the departure episode of the characters played by Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, who took on the roles of companions to Matt Smith's Doctor in 2010.
Makers of the long-running sci-fi show have confirmed that the episode, which will be the fifth episode in the upcoming series, will feature the return of The Weeping Angels.
Alex Kingston will purportedly reprise her role as River Song in a 1940s version of New York City, where the show is currently filming.
News of the ER actress's role in the highly anticipated episode was cemented when a casting call went out in the New York area seeking a photo double for Kingston who must be able to drive.
There is no official word yet on whether Kingston will play a role in Series 7 of Doctor Who and if so, what it will be.
Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC America in the autumn.
John Simm has denied that he will be returning to Doctor Who.
The actor addressed rumours that he'd be reprising his role of The Master after his name appeared on IMDb's cast list for upcoming Doctor Who episodes.
"In reply to many, regardless of what it says on imdb, No i'm not returning to Dr Who. Got absolutely no plans to do so #hopethatclearsitup," Simm tweeted on Monday (April 23).
Simm first appeared as The Doctor's mortal enemy in the three-part third series finale, later returning for David Tennant's final episodes in 2010.
He spoke of an interest in returning to Doctor Who last summer, when he told The One Show: "I haven't spoke to anyone about it, but I would definitely consider it [if asked]. It was such fun to do."
Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch has recently been linked to the role of The Master, but current Doctor Matt Smith dismissed those rumours in February.
"I know Ben and I've not heard anything about it. But he's a wonderful actor and a mate," Smith commented.
Torchwood star John Barrowman recently revealed that he shared his desire to return to Doctor Who in a chat with Smitth, adding that showrunner Steven Moffat "thought it would be a great idea".
Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC America in the autumn.
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