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Chloe O'brien
04-11-2009, 23:55
Did anyone see the trailer for 15 November before Spooks.

Abbie
07-11-2009, 17:26
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!

Meh
18-11-2009, 23:22
The silver haired dude who played the Master before he regenerated into John Simm was much better

Jojo
20-11-2009, 11:46
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.!!

Perdita
27-11-2009, 09:12
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:

Perdita
01-12-2009, 12:22
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

Perdita
01-12-2009, 15:35
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:

Perdita
01-02-2010, 17:11
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.

Perdita
17-02-2010, 12:14
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.

Perdita
22-02-2010, 10:19
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

Abbie
22-02-2010, 14:27
I really didnt like the advert :(

alan45
26-02-2010, 01:01
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!!

Perdita
19-03-2010, 09:21
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.


ds

Perdita
19-05-2010, 19:35
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.

Dazzle
20-05-2010, 14:15
I absolutely love the new Doctor, but am not so keen on Amy.

Smellena
29-05-2010, 16:21
I love both!!!!

Perdita
30-06-2010, 13:23
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'.

Perdita
30-06-2010, 14:19
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.

Abbie
30-06-2010, 14:20
Thats good news, I like riversong

Dazzle
30-06-2010, 15:45
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.

Abbie
06-07-2010, 20:07
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

Perdita
19-07-2010, 17:21
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".

Perdita
29-08-2010, 17:48
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!!"

Perdita
30-08-2010, 06:11
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

Perdita
13-09-2010, 17:55
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.

Perdita
20-09-2010, 17:53
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.

Perdita
23-09-2010, 15:40
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 :((

Perdita
04-10-2010, 06:49
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

Perdita
02-11-2010, 14:47
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.

alan45
16-11-2010, 00:46
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

alan45
26-11-2010, 16:50
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

alan45
05-12-2010, 20:26
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.

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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.

alan45
07-03-2011, 17:19
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.

Perdita
10-03-2011, 11:22
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.

DS

Perdita
26-03-2011, 06:15
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.


© BBC


Doctor Who returns to BBC One in April.

Perdita
28-03-2011, 17:51
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.

DS

Perdita
30-03-2011, 20:41
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.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpe1Ywz8azM

Perdita
15-06-2011, 06:18
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.

Trinity
16-09-2011, 15:49
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:

Perdita
16-12-2011, 07:08
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:

Perdita
21-03-2012, 08:01
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 :)

Perdita
22-03-2012, 07:56
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?

lizann
22-03-2012, 11:00
She is doing well for herself after Emmerdale

Perdita
27-03-2012, 13:22
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.

Perdita
12-04-2012, 10:05
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.

Perdita
24-04-2012, 15:21
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.

alan45
16-07-2012, 12:54
Category: BBC One; Drama
Doctor Who is set to take on one of his biggest monsters to date, as the BBC announces at ComicCon that episode two of the new series will be called Dinosaurs On A Spaceship, with episode three confirmed as A Town Called Mercy.

Requiring one of the largest sets to date to house the prehistoric creatures, Dinosaurs On A Spaceship will follow the equally epic Asylum Of The Daleks, which kicks-off the show’s highly anticipated return to BBC One in the autumn.

Starring Matt Smith as the Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy and Arthur Darvill as Rory, the episode will also co-star Mark Williams from the Fast Show as Rory’s dad, Brian, and Rupert Graves from Sherlock. Dinosaurs On A Spaceship was written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Saul Metzstein.

The BBC also confirmed today that episode three, filmed on location in Spain, will be a western entitled A Town Called Mercy. Written by Toby Whithouse and again directed by Saul Metzstein, the episode co-stars Adrian Scarborough and Ben Browder.

Steven Moffat, Head Writer and Executive Producer, said: “Dinosaurs On A Spaceship - what more do you need! The Doctor will come face to face with some of the most monstrous creatures evolution has ever produced, on some of the most monstrous sets we've ever built. We took one look at Chris Chibnall's brilliant script and said to ourselves 'We're going to need a bigger corridor'.

"And Toby Whithouse's A Town Called Mercy takes us into a genre Doctor Who hasn't attempted since the Sixties - it's a full blooded western. We knew from the start we need some serious location shooting for this one, and given the most iconic American setting imaginable, there was only one place to go - Spain."

Both episodes were shot earlier this year, with Dinosaurs On A Spaceship filmed in Cardiff.

The show returns with a run of five followed by the Christmas special and a further eight episodes in 2013.

alan45
16-07-2012, 12:55
Category: BBC One; Drama
Doctor Who is set to take on one of his biggest monsters to date, as the BBC announces at ComicCon that episode two of the new series will be called Dinosaurs On A Spaceship, with episode three confirmed as A Town Called Mercy.

Requiring one of the largest sets to date to house the prehistoric creatures, Dinosaurs On A Spaceship will follow the equally epic Asylum Of The Daleks, which kicks-off the show’s highly anticipated return to BBC One in the autumn.

Starring Matt Smith as the Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy and Arthur Darvill as Rory, the episode will also co-star Mark Williams from the Fast Show as Rory’s dad, Brian, and Rupert Graves from Sherlock. Dinosaurs On A Spaceship was written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Saul Metzstein.

The BBC also confirmed today that episode three, filmed on location in Spain, will be a western entitled A Town Called Mercy. Written by Toby Whithouse and again directed by Saul Metzstein, the episode co-stars Adrian Scarborough and Ben Browder.

Steven Moffat, Head Writer and Executive Producer, said: “Dinosaurs On A Spaceship - what more do you need! The Doctor will come face to face with some of the most monstrous creatures evolution has ever produced, on some of the most monstrous sets we've ever built. We took one look at Chris Chibnall's brilliant script and said to ourselves 'We're going to need a bigger corridor'.

"And Toby Whithouse's A Town Called Mercy takes us into a genre Doctor Who hasn't attempted since the Sixties - it's a full blooded western. We knew from the start we need some serious location shooting for this one, and given the most iconic American setting imaginable, there was only one place to go - Spain."

Both episodes were shot earlier this year, with Dinosaurs On A Spaceship filmed in Cardiff.

The show returns with a run of five followed by the Christmas special and a further eight episodes in 2013.

N.Fan
17-07-2012, 16:33
Sounds like Primevil meets Doctor Who.

Perdita
06-08-2012, 08:08
Richard E Grant has been cast in Doctor Who, it has been revealed.

The news was announced by the BBC via the sci-fi series's official Twitter feed at midnight, after it tweeted yesterday (August 5) that an "iconic" star was to feature in the show.

Grant will be playing a villain in the Christmas special, alongside Silent Witness actor Tom Ward, according to The Sun.

While specific details of the Withnail & I actor's role have not yet been confirmed, Grant has previously appeared within the Doctor Who universe as the voice of the Ninth Doctor in the flash-animated series Scream of the Shalka, which featured on the show's website in 2003.

Doctor Who will return with its seventh series premiere 'Asylum of the Daleks' in August.

The episode will debut at BFI Southbank in London on August 14, and will also be broadcast at the Edinburgh TV Festival later this month.

However, a television air date for 'Asylum of the Daleks' has not yet been revealed by the BBC.

alan45
22-08-2012, 18:42
The BBC announces that Doctor Who will return to screens on the 1 September at 7.20pm with the first of five epic episodes: Asylum Of The Daleks.

But fans won’t have to wait that long for their first appointment with the Doctor as a brand new mini-adventure launches online from the 27 August, giving a sneak peak at what is to come in the first episode in the BBC One series.

Available on the official Doctor Who website and BBC One YouTube Channel, Pond Life focuses on Amy and Rory and the chaos created when the Time Lord drops in and out of their lives. It will feature Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, along with some unexpected surprises!

Written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Saul Metzstein, Pond Life will be split in to five mini-adventures across the week starting at noon on the 27 August and running each day at the same time until to the 31 August. An omnibus of all of the episodes will be shown on the BBC’s Red Button on Saturday 1 September.

Chris Chibnall, Writer, says: "Pond Life provides us with a lovely opportunity to catch-up with Amy and Rory since we saw them at the end of the last series. It opens with the Ponds at home and gives us an insight in to just what happens when the Doctor drops in and out of their lives. Travelling with the Doctor is one of the greatest things you can do, but it's fun to spend a few moments looking at the chaos he can also bring."

Caroline Skinner, Executive Producer, says: “Chris has written a beautiful, heartfelt and wickedly funny piece about the adventures the Ponds have been having with the Doctor since we last saw them on-screen. It's not long till the series itself will be back with a vengeance - but in the meantime Pond Life is a truly heartwarming piece about our best-loved companions and their madcap relationship with their raggedy Doctor.”

alan45
22-08-2012, 18:42
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Perdita
01-09-2012, 10:52
The BBC has denied a tabloid story claiming that Matt Smith has "quit" Doctor Who.

An article on the front page of tomorrow's (September 1) Daily Mirror is headlined "I Quit" and alleges that "Doctor Who's Matt calls time on Time Lord".

However, BBC Head of Communications Sam Hodges swiftly took to Twitter to play down the "over excitable headline", posting: "#DoctorWho fans - Matt Smith hasn't quit. See him in Asylum of the Daleks, tomorrow at 7.20 on #BBC1."

Explaining the context of the quotes featured in the newspaper, Hodges added: "[Matt] says in an interview that he won't be the Doctor forever - hardly quitting!

"He'll be around for a good while yet."

Responding to one user's accusation that the story is "probably a publicity stunt" designed to "hit that 7m overnight ratings target" ahead of the premiere of series seven, Hodges insisted: "Not at all - and we don't set targets like that."

Smith recently appeared to dismiss rumours that he will leave the BBC sci-fi drama in November 2013, teasing that the show's 50th anniversary is unlikely to feature a regeneration.

Doctor Who returns to screens on BBC One in the UK and BBC America in the US tomorrow night.

tammyy2j
04-06-2013, 00:06
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tammyy2j
04-06-2013, 00:06
Matt Smith is to leave Doctor Who.

The actor - who has played The Doctor since 2010 - will leave the show after this year's Christmas special, the BBC has confirmed.

Smith, 30, said that it has been "an honour" to be a part of the long running series.

He said: "Doctor Who has been the most brilliant experience for me as an actor and a bloke, and that largely is down to the cast, crew and fans of the show.

"I'm incredibly grateful to all the cast and crew who work tirelessly every day, to realise all the elements of the show and deliver Doctor Who to the audience.

"Many of them have become good friends and I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the last four years."

He continued to thank Steven Moffat for the "varied, funny, mind-bending and brilliant scripts" that have given him the "greatest and most rewarding challenges" of his career.

He said: "It's been a privilege and a treat to work with Steven, he's a good friend and will continue to shape a brilliant world for the Doctor.

"The fans of Doctor Who around the world are unlike any other; they dress up, shout louder, know more about the history of the show (and speculate more about the future of the show) in a way that I've never seen before, your dedication is truly remarkable.

"Thank you so very much for supporting my incarnation of the Time Lord, number Eleven, who I might add is not done yet, I'm back for the 50th anniversary and the Christmas special."

Moffat praised Smith for consistently "surprising" him whilst playing the eleventh incarnation of the Time Lord.

The executive producer added: "Whatever we threw at him - sometimes literally - his behaviour was always worthy of the Doctor.

"But great actors always know when it's time for the curtain call, so this Christmas prepare for your hearts to break, as we say goodbye to number Eleven. Thank you Matt - bow ties were never cooler.

"Of course, this isn't the end of the story, because now the search begins. Somewhere out there right now - all unknowing, just going about their business - is someone who's about to become the Doctor.

"A life is going to change, and Doctor Who will be born all over again. After 50 years, that's still so exciting."

Matt Smith will appear alongside David Tennant in the 50th anniversary special before his final episode at Christmas.

Companion Jenna Louise Coleman is to continue to appear alongside the new Doctor when the show returns in 2014.

tammyy2j
02-08-2013, 22:01
The new Doctor Who will be unveiled live on television on Sunday.

The identity of the latest timelord has been a closely-guarded secret and BBC boss Ben Stephenson revealed executives at the corporation have been using the codeword "Houdini" to stop it getting out.

Viewers will see Matt Smith, who has played the role since 2010, bow out in the Christmas special and be replaced by the latest doctor.

This Sunday's half-hour show, which goes out on BBC1 at 7pm, will be presented by Zoe Ball and feature interviews with Smith and executive producer Steven Moffat as well as guests including celebrity fans and some previous incarnations of the science-fiction hero.

Mr Moffat said: "The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who's taking over the Tardis. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking 12."

BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson said: "We can't wait to unveil the next Doctor with everyone live on BBC1 on Sunday night. Amongst all the speculation and betting, there has been lots of fun and intrigue at work as we've been using the codename Houdini as a decoy.

"It's the biggest secret in showbiz, even those working with the new Doctor on other projects at the moment have no idea they are in the presence of the 12th incarnation."

tammyy2j
02-08-2013, 22:01
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Perdita
05-08-2013, 06:36
It's only Malcolm f**king Tucker!

The bookies took a surge of bets early in the week on Peter Capaldi being named the 12th Doctor, but despite the pile of cash being waged on him and the well-known fact that he's a lifelong Who fanatic, we still never believed at Digital Spy that he was seriously in the running.

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Doctor Who Live - Peter Capaldi
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Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who Live


We knew he had commitments to new BBC One project The Musketeers, where he has been cast as Cardinal Richlieu, and despite Moffat's claims that older candidates were being considered for the part, we've generally learned to disregard Moffat's comments when it comes to Doctor Who spoilers. He cheekily admitted at Comic-Con recently that he spends most of the time "lying out of his ****".

So all of this considered, it was a briliant and exciting moment when Capaldi walked on to the BBC studio stage this evening, unveiled as the new owner of the TARDIS.

Steven Moffat has described the casting as an "incendiary combination", pairing "one of the most talented actors of his generation" with "the best part on television". We're used to hyperbole from Moffat when it comes to Doctor Who, but he's probably not too far off the mark with this assertion.

Capaldi is one of the greatest actors working in television. To land him for a role that is so time-consuming and career-defining is quite the coup.

Perhaps for someone who is currently always associated with playing a screaming, foul-mouthed Scottish enforcer, entering the world of Doctor Who and everything that comes with it doesn't seem so daunting or concerning.

Because of his Tucker connections and those brilliantly menacing eyes, the immediate presumption is that Capaldi's Doctor will be a darker, edgier version of the Time Lord than we've seen in recent years.

However, Capaldi isn't a one-trick pony. He's shown on the stage, TV and radio on many occasions that there's much more to him than Malcolm. He's also one of the nicest gents you're ever likely to meet. Softly spoken, a joy to interview and a man who always has time for everyone - he couldn't be any further from the angry loudmouth that he's most famous for playing.

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Peter Capaldi ~~ Official BBC 'Doctor Who' portrait by Rankin
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Peter Capaldi portrait by Rankin


Capaldi's age, 55, is one of the most pleasantly surprising parts of the casting. It's the same age as William Hartnell when he first started way back in 1963, and hopefully it will refresh the dynamic between between Doctor and companion and also the Doctor and the viewer.

Since the show's return with Eccleston, the Doctors have gradually been getting more dashing and more youthful, which isn't in itself a bad thing. However, going any further down that path and we may find ourselves with a Disney-esque Doctor. All lovely skin, chiselled cheekbones, Harry Styles hair and the personality of a paper bag.

Capaldi couldn't be any further away from that path, and his casting isn't just exciting for Doctor Who fans, it's exciting full stop.

Matt Smith's final hour will no doubt be a sad one (someone pass us the tissues), but at least we now know that we're in very, very safe hands moving forward into year 51.

tammyy2j
13-11-2013, 23:10
BBC One has released a second extended trailer for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor, which is set to premiere on Saturday November 23rd at 7:50pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z6FMCqYrBo&feature=player_embedded

tammyy2j
13-11-2013, 23:10
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Kim
23-11-2013, 21:05
No idea what just happened...

moonstorm
24-11-2013, 08:24
Oh I loved it

crystalsea
11-12-2013, 13:56
Did anyone see this?

http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/27/what-you-missed-in-the-doctor-who-christmas-special-promo-picture-4204126/

I didn't and even when you scroll down it took a while to spot it - clever :)

crystalsea
11-12-2013, 14:06
When’s it on?

Thought I'd better remind you so you can set your recorders or arrange for family members not into the Doc. to go home ;)

The Time of the Doctor is on at 7:30pm, on Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December.

And as well as fighting Daleks and Cybermen, the Doctor will find himself up against Coronation Street, which runs across the same hour – 7:30-8:30pm – over on ITV. - OMG!


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tammyy2j
24-02-2014, 19:33
Samuel Anderson is to join the cast of Doctor Who as a companion to Clara Oswald, played by Jenna Coleman.

The History Boys actor will play Danny Pink, a teacher at Coal Hill School where Oswald also teaches.

The eighth series will also introduce Peter Capaldi as the latest Doctor.

"I was so excited to join Doctor Who, I wanted to jump and click my heels but I was scared I might not come down before filming started," Anderson said.

"It's a quintessential part of British culture and I can't believe I'm part of it. It's an honour to be able to work alongside Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman and I can't wait to show people how my character becomes involved with such a fantastic duo."

Filming has recently begun on the fourth and fifth episodes of the eighth series of the Doctor Who reboot, which kicked off in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor.

tammyy2j
24-02-2014, 19:33
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lizann
30-01-2017, 23:08
peter is leaving

kaz21
31-01-2017, 14:15
peter is leaving
:(
Wonder who will be the next doctor.

kaz21
31-01-2017, 14:15
peter is leaving
:(
Wonder who will be the next doctor.

Perdita
31-01-2017, 14:54
:(
Wonder who will be the next doctor.

Ben Whishaw is being suggested or Miranda Hart as the first female Dr Who

lizann
31-01-2017, 18:23
:(
Wonder who will be the next doctor.

if time for lady doctor i will audition :p

please no to miranda hart

id like david tennant back

lizann
31-01-2017, 18:23
:(
Wonder who will be the next doctor.

if time for lady doctor i will audition :p

please no to miranda hart

id like david tennant back

kaz21
31-01-2017, 20:42
I thinkits time for a lady, but not Miranda Hart. I like her but not for this.

Pantherboy
31-01-2017, 21:11
I think Hayley Atwell who played Agent Peggy Carter might make a good lady Dr Who.

BBC News article: Doctor Who: Who could replace Peter Capaldi?

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38808070

DailyMail article: 'It's time to move on': Peter Capaldi reveals he is QUITTING Doctor Who... a month after claiming he wanted to stay for a 'long time'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4173684/Peter-Capaldi-quitting-Doctor-Who.html

kaz21
31-01-2017, 21:34
Yeah she would make a great doctor, or Gillian Anderson.

lizann
09-02-2017, 22:04
who suggested danny dyer, himself :p

Perdita
16-04-2017, 10:59
KRIS Marshall is the new Doctor Who, it has been claimed.

The actor – best known for his roles in My Family and Death in Paradise – has reportedly already begun filming for the new BBC space epic series.

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Kris Marshall is going to be the next Doctor Who according to the shock claims GETTY

“Kris Marshall has already joined the cast and will regenerate at the end of this series, not in the Christmas special,” a source told the Mirror.

According to the paper, the BBC has refused to consider a woman for the lead character, with the source adding: “They won’t risk a woman Doctor. They want a David Tennant type.”

The BBC has denied the claims and insisted no casting decisions have been made.

Fans became convinced Kris would be the actor to take over the role after he quit Death in Paradise just says after current Doctor Peter Capaldi announced his decision to quit.

The alleged new Doctor could be arriving far sooner than expected with the new trailer for the show seemingly showing a regeneration.

A new trailer has debuted for the tenth series of Doctor Who, including a soul-sucking soldier, terrifying aliens and a new assistant.

The Doctor is ready for battle – but will he make it to the end of the series?

When Peter Capaldi announced his departure from Doctor Who, his leaving date was set for Christmas Day 2017 but a brand new trailer for the upcoming tenth series suggests he might be leaving sooner than expected.


The Sun

kaz21
16-04-2017, 11:28
BBC have denied this. Plus I'm pretty sure Chris chinball hasn't even taken over yet. So i would take this with a big pinch of salt.

tammyy2j
15-07-2017, 00:30
The new doctor will be revealed on BBC One this Sunday, after the men's Wimbledon final

Perdita
16-07-2017, 18:10
The new doctor will be revealed on BBC One this Sunday, after the men's Wimbledon final


Jodie Whittaker has been named as the 13th Doctor Who
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Jodie Whittaker will become the first woman to play the Time Lord in Doctor Who, ending months of speculation over who will replace current lead Peter Capaldi.

Whittaker, 35, best known for her role as Beth Latimer in Bafta-winning drama Broadchurch, described the role as "incredible" and asked fans of the show "not to be scared by my gender".

She said: "It feels completely overwhelming, as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not be boxed in by what you're told you can't be.

"Doctor Who represents everything that's exciting about change... the fans have lived through so many changes, and this is only a new, different one, not a fearful one."

Whittaker revealed she had told "a lot of lies" to keep the announcement secret and used the codename "Clooney" when discussing the role with her husband and agent.


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She will team up with the show's creator Chris Chibnall as he takes over from Steven Moffat as executive producer.

Chibnall said: "After months of lists, conversations, auditions, recalls, and a lot of secret-keeping, we're excited to welcome Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor.

"I always knew I wanted the 13th Doctor to be a woman, and we're thrilled to have secured our number one choice.

"Her audition for The Doctor simply blew us all away."

Capaldi described his successor as a "wonderful actress".

He said: "Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker's work will know that she is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm.

"She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part. She's going to be a fantastic Doctor."

As well as her role in Broadchurch, Whittaker has also featured in romcom One Day, time-travel film Harmony and in both St Trinian's films.

The Yorkshire-born actress will become the 13th Time Lord.

Peter Capaldi will give up the role after this year's Christmas special.


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lizann
16-07-2017, 19:46
i thought maybe tennant would return, not sure im ready for female doctor but let's see how she does

kaz21
18-07-2017, 21:09
In Super excited to see how it will play out myself.

lizann
10-10-2018, 22:59
In Super excited to see how it will play out myself.

well she did well i think, very like david tennant, funny quirky goofy

Pantherboy
10-10-2018, 23:21
I agree. I think she was great & I enjoyed the humour. Things look promising for the new series.

kaz21
11-10-2018, 14:55
I agree, she was very funny. Not sure about the companions yet. I feel like there’s to many.

parkerman
11-10-2018, 16:44
I agree, she was very funny. Not sure about the companions yet. I feel like there’s to many.

Bradley Walsh has got to be good.

lizann
29-07-2021, 20:59
Jodie Whittaker and showrunner Chris Chibnall will be exiting

lizann
21-10-2021, 01:55
https://youtu.be/xDUvFdGu6JE

lizann
08-05-2022, 17:41
Ncuti Gatwa is the new doctor

lizann
15-05-2022, 20:45
David Tennant and Catherine Tate return

tammyy2j
22-01-2024, 22:35
Millie Gibson is being replaced after just one season of playing the Doctor?s companion, according to reports.

Gibson, 19, debuted her role in the BBC?s long-running sci-fi show during the Christmas Day special as orphan Ruby Sunday, starring opposite the new Time Lord, Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa.

According to a Variety report, Gibson will appear as Ruby in the forthcoming 14th season as expected but she will not return for the 15th season since she has been written out.

The Independent has contacted the BBC, Gibson?s representatives and Bad Wolf Productions for comment.

Gibson, who until recently was best known for playing Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street, will be replaced by actor Varada Sethu, a source told the publication.