Doctor Who Issue 408 Press Release

April 30, 2009 by Conor ,

The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine was released in all good shops across the UK and Ireland today at the price of £3.99. The press release for this issue has appeared online and can be seen below;

The Doctor’s in the desert – in Doctor Who Magazine 408!

In Doctor Who Magazine 408, DWM recounts the tales of what happened when the Doctor Who team filmed in Dubai... and catches up David Tennant, as he looks forward to his final adventures the Doctor.

Does David reckon he’ll be sentimental on his last day as the Doctor? “I don’t know how I’ll feel when I get there,” he says. “It’ll probably be very scrutinised. I don’t know if the last day will be anything like the last in story terms. Usually you’re so out of sequence that your final scene is something very unimportant – walking down the street or opening a door – so time will tell. But it’s – what? – 12 weeks away, so I’ll cope. I’ll find ways of coping.”

Also in DWM 408:

GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS!
The First Doctor becomes invisible while his companions play some decidedly deadly games... Discover the truth behind the story that nearly featured the end of Doctor Who as we know it, as The Fact of Fiction scrutinises that most colourful of black & white stories, The Celestial Toymaker.

WHO IS DOCTOR TWO?
The Watcher proudly presents his essential guide to to the Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, and reveals whether or not this memorable incarnation really was a stove hat-wearing, recorder-playing, Chaplinesque cosmic hobo.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY?
The Doctor’s a Time Lord, everyone knows that... or is he? Find out as the Time Team watch sinister Cybermen, wicked witches and nasty Nazis battle it out in Doctor Who’s 25th anniversary tale, Silver Nemesis!

DANGER DOWN UNDER!
The Doctor and Majenta land in Australia and find themselves assisting UNIT in Part One of a brand new comic strip adventure, The Age of Ice, by Dan McDaid, with art by Martin Geraghty, David A Roach and James Offredi.

AND THE WINNER IS...
Find out what DWM readers voted the very best Doctor Who books, audios and DVDs as the results of the 2008 Merchandise Awards are finally revealed!

LIFE SAVER!
Discover how Russell T Davies saved the life of Script Editor Gary Russell (sort of!) in Production Notes!

DA-DA-DA-DUM, DA-DA-DA-DUM, DA-DA-DA-DUM, WOOOO-EEEEE-OOOOH!
Neil Harris recalls some of the many memorable melodies – and some of the weird and wacky noises – that have featured as Doctor Who incidental music over the decades in You Are Not Alone.

“DING-DING, BRING IT ON!”
Planet of the Dead’s Angela Whittaker, alias actress Victoria Alcock, chats to DWM about filming in Dubai, what happens when she drinks rosé and being the Eleventh Doctor’s companion (maybe!).

BENNY’S BACK!
Lisa Bowerman, star of the Seventh Doctor’s final adventure, Survival, talks to DWM about playing a Cheetah Person, the new series of Bernice Summerfield adventures, and her meeting with the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith!

NEXT STOP: MARS!
DWM examines the clues and tries to work out just what exactly we can can expect from the next Doctor Who Specials, The Waters of Mars.

PLUS!
All the latest news, reviews, previews, competitions and much, much more!

Doctor Who Magazine Issue #408, is on sale from Thursday 30th April 2009, priced £3.99.

Make sure you get a copy of the magazine before the 28th of May, because that is when the next issue will be released. The next issue will take a look at a Time Lord's ability to regenerate and will include part 2 of "The Age of Ice" comic strip, plus all the latest news and much more.

 

Filming Update: Captain Jack's Back!

April 29, 2009 by Conor ,

John Barrowman has been spotted filming for the last two Doctor Who specials today which confirms that Captain Jack will be making a return to Doctor Who for David Tennant's last episodes as the 10th Doctor. Filming took place in Cardiff and Russell Tovey who previously appeared in the 2007 Christmas special "Voyage of the Damned" as Midshipman Frame was seen with John Barrowman, which suggests that he will also be starring in the episodes, but whether or not he will be playing a different character is yet to be seen. You can see some pictures from the set below thanks to Scooty from the Doctor Who Forum.

Filming seemed to be taking place indoors today and David Tennant was seen leaving the building, but unfortunately no pictures of him or Russell Tovey have been posted online as of yet. Some people are also reporting that a Graske and a Slitheen were seen on set, and that this is all for a scene with the Shadow Proclamation. The last two Doctor Who specials will air at sometime around Christmas.

 

Battles in Time Issue 69

by Conor ,

The 68th issue of the Doctor Who card and magazine collection "Doctor Who: Battles in Time" was released in all good shops in the UK and Ireland today. This issue of the magazine comes free with a packet of Devastator cards and a packet of Ultimate Monster cards and it includes a four page spread which includes information about the Sontaran that appeared in the Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures, Commander Kaagh. Commander Kaagh appeared in the series 2 episodes "The Last Sontaran" and "Enemy of the Bane". I have scanned up the cover of the magazine and it can be seen below;

As well as taking a look at Commander Kaagh, this issue also includes information about the 9th Doctor, plus there is a new comic called "The House at the End of the World" and a behind the scenes interview with Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures writer Gareth Roberts. This issue will stay on sale for 2 weeks at the RRP of £2.50 and then issue 70, the last ever issue will be released.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 113

by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have kindly emailed us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 113 today. This issue of the magazine will be officially released in all good shops tomorrow and it features a guide to the Sontarans, news on Wilf's return, a brand new comic strip and much more. You can see the cover and the press release for the magazine below;

In this week’s Doctor Who Adventures magazine…

Sontar-ha! There are Sontarans on the loose

Doctor Who Adventures looks at last year’s Sontaran invasion, with a monster who’s who and story guide to the exciting episodes. We also look at the Sontaran warship – a very impressive and magnificent spaceship!

This week’s magazine comes with a Sontaran spaceship game, badges, and stickers.

What else?
  • Posters: The Tenth Doctor, Cybermen, Sontarans and Daleks!
  • Make: You’ll find a Tritovore mask and we show you how to make some alien hands.
  • News: Wilf’s back … but where’s Donna?
  • Blast from the Past: Sarah Jane travels in the TARDIS for the first time and the Doctor meets a Sontaran. Yikes!
  • Puzzles and competitions: Fun things to work out and win.
  • Comic strip: All is not well when the Doctor and Heather go sightseeing.
  • Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Doctor Who Adventures, issue 113, priced £2.10, is out Thursday 30 April 2009.

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures will go on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.10. I got my copy today of the magazine today, one day early, and if you want a copy then make sure you get it by Thursday the 7th of May, which is when issue 114 will be released. Issue 114 will come free with a Dalek wallet, and the issue will include secrets from Planet of the Dead, the top 10 Dalek dangers and facts on the Trickster.



 

New Torchwood: Children of Earth Teaser

April 28, 2009 by Conor

A new 10 second Torchwood: Children of Earth teaser trailer was uploaded to the BBC's official Torchwood website earlier today. The new teaser trailer began airing in Austrailia yesterday because series 2 of the show had finished airing, and you can watch it below;

video

It has been confirmed that Torchwood will air in June this year, and it is highly rumoured that it will begin on Monday the 15th. The new series will air over 5 consecutive nights on BBC One and it stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 112

by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have today emailed us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 112. This issue of the magazine was released last Thursday and it includes a guide to who's who in UNIT and much more. You can see the cover and the press release for the magazine below;

In issue 112 of Doctor Who Adventures magazine.

You’ll find loads of TOP SECRET info in the issue of Doctor Who Adventures magazine that’s out now.

There’s a guide to the most important members of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce – aka UNIT. You will remember them from the Doctor’s latest adventure at Easter, when they helped get an old London bus back from an alien planet.

The issue comes with a set of exclusive monster stationery – featuring some of the most monstrous monsters ever!

What else?

  • Posters: A Scarecrow, Malcolm and Magambo from UNIT and a Tritovore.
  • News: Who’s the Doctor’s next companion?
  • Competition: Don’t miss our competition to decorate the Doctor!
  • Tales from the TARDIS: A shock for four humans when the Family of Blood arrive…
  • Make: How to make an Infostamp.
  • Doctor’s Data: Lady Christina.
  • Quiz: Take our Tritovore test and see what you remember about one of the newest aliens seen in Doctor Who.
  • Puzzles and competitions: Fun things to work out and win.
  • Comic strip: The TARDIS arrives in London – and there’s trouble at Crystal Palace.
  • Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Doctor Who Adventures, issue 112, priced £2.10, is out now!

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.10, make sure you get your copy by Thursday, when issue 113 will be released. Issue 113 will come free with a Monster Maze game, stickers and badges, and the issue will include a Sontaran story guide.

 

Doctor Who Magazine Issue 408 Cover

April 27, 2009 by Conor ,

The cover for Doctor Who Magazine issue 408 was uploaded to the official Doctor Who Magazine Facebook page today. Inside the issue you can read a Planet of the Dead set report, an interview with David Tennant and Michelle Ryan, plus you can find out how to play the game of life with The Celestial Toymaker. The magazine also features the latest news, cast and crew interviews, brand new exclusive pictures, plus there's also a chance to win all the latest Doctor Who DVDs, books and CDs. You can see the cover for the magazine below;

This issue of the magazine also includes a brand new comic strip called "The Age of Ice" which sees the Doctor and Majenta on an adventure in Austrailia. Doctor Who Magazine issue 408 will be released in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland this Thursday at the RRP of £3.99.

 

The Sarah Jane Adventures News

by Conor ,

Filming for the third series of The Sarah Jane Adventures recently began in Cardiff and some set reports from filming are now beginning to appear online. Today Daniel Anthony who plays Clyde and Anjli Mohindra who plays Rani were both seen filming in a laboratory inside the University Security Building in Cardiff. Paul Kasey who appears as many aliens in costume was also seen today, and he was seen dressed as what looks like a Judoon, which hints that the Judoon might be this years returning Doctor Who alien, with last year's being the Sontarans, and the year before that being the Slitheen. The Judoon are a species of space police who previously appeared in the Doctor Who episodes "Smith and Jones" and "The Stolen Earth". The Sarah Jane Adventures series 3 will continue filming over the next few months and it will air on BBC One this Autumn.

In other news related to The Sarah Jane Adventures, it has been confirmed that 2 new exclusive audio stories will be added to the current range of audiobooks in the series later this year. The first of the audiobooks is set for release on the 3rd of September, and the second one will be released on the 5th of November. They will go on sale at the RRP of £5.99 each, and each one will be read by a member of the cast.

 

Gillian Anderson in Doctor Who?

April 26, 2009 by Conor ,

Various different sources are reporting that Gillian Anderson, the actress who is well known for her role in The X-Files, will be appearing in Doctor Who Series 5 as the Rani. The Rani is a Time Lady who is an old enemy of the Doctor and she was originally played by Kate O' Mara in the classic series of the show. A BBC insider apparently said: "Gillian obviously has a massive sci-fi following and it's felt that it would be a major coup to have her appear in Doctor Who. The team behind the show are keen for the next Doctor to have lots of new enemies and Gillian would be a glamorous and impressive addition to the list. The Rani would be a perfect role for her as the character used to be regarded as one of the Doctor's most deadly opponents." The Daily Telegraph is one of the many sources which are reporting this story and you can view their report online here. It should be noted that at the moment the BBC have not confirmed any of this information so it may or may not be true.

 

Limited Edition Torchwood Figures

April 25, 2009 by Conor ,

SciFi Collector have today emailed us with some information regarding exclusive limited edition Torchwood action figures. Special limited edition versions of the forthcoming wave 2 Captain John Hart and Ianto Jones figures have been produced for James Marsters and Gareth David-Lloyds gigs across the United Kingdom in May. What makes these limited edition is that they are in wave 1 designed packaging and each figure features a unique edition number. The figures are limited to just 1000 of each and a small proportion of the limited editions have been made available online for those who won't be attending James Marsters and Gareth David-Lloyds gigs. They are currently available to purchase from SciFi Collectors online store. I have placed an order for these limited editions and if you want the figures too then I recommend you place an order very soon as there is only a small number of the limited editions available from their website. You can visit SciFi Collectors website here and you can see a picture of the limited edition figures here.

 

Planet of the Dead Final Ratings

April 24, 2009 by Conor

The final ratings for the Easter special of Doctor Who, Planet of the Dead, have been released by BARB. We now know that the episode was watched by a total of 9.54 million viewers on BBC One and was watched by another 200,000 viewers on BBC HD. Planet of the Dead is the highest rated programme so far to air on BBC HD and it is the fifth most watched programme of the week it was broadcast. The rating is over one million higher than it was estimated and the episode is now one of only eight episodes in Doctor Whos forty-five year history to have been in the top five most watched. We also know that the Sunday repeat of Planet of the Dead was watched by 0.91 million viewers.

 

Planet of the Dead on iTunes

by Conor

Planet of the Dead is now available to download online through iTunes if you are within the UK. The episode costs £1.79 to downloadand it is available in standard edition and high definition. The first four series of Doctor Who are also available to download off iTunes along with some classic episodes. After you download the episode you can be play it on your computer and iPod. You can go to the official UK iTunes store by clicking here.

 

John Barrowman Torchwood Magazine Interview

April 23, 2009 by Conor ,

Titan Magazines have today emailed us an extract from their interview with John Barrowman, the actor who plays Captain Jack in Doctor Who and Torchwood. The extract is from Torchwood Magazine issue 15, which was released in all good shops today. You can read the extract from the interview below;

"The new Torchwood story drags up a lot of people's secrets, and we all like to see that, don't we? It's the kind of story that, once you start watching it, you will be hooked. Even if you've never seen Torchwood before, you're going to fall for these characters, and you're going to go with them on anamazing journey that will be the biggest rollercoaster ride of their lives."

You can read the full interview in the latest issue of Torchwood Magazine (see previous post). In the interview John talks about Children of Earth and his new entertainment programme Tonight's the Night which airs on Saturdays on BBC One.

 

Torchwood Magazine Issue 15 Released

by Conor ,

The 15th issue of the official Torchwood Magazine was released in all good newsagents and comic shops across the UK and Ireland today at the RRP of £4.99. The new issue of the magazine includes a preview for Children of Earth, interviews with John Barrowman and Eve Myles, new fiction, the latest news and much more. Titan Magazines have released the cover and press release for the magazine and they can both be seen below;
Torchwood magazine returns with 100 pages of essential features and interviews to give you your fix from the Hub in the build up to Children of Earth. In the latest 100-page issue we talk to the irrepressible John Barrowman and other members of the cast and crew, bring you brand new Torchwood stories, look back at series one with our comprehensive episode guide, and much more.

You can read more about this issue of the magazine on Titan Magazines official website here and you can also see some imagery from this issues new comic strip which sees the return of Bilis Manger on the official Facebook page for the magazine here. The next issue of Torchwood Magazine will be released in two months time, on the 25th of June.

 

Torchwood Magazine Issue 15 Cover

April 22, 2009 by Conor ,

A scan of the cover for Torchwood Magazine issue 15 has been posted online today. The new issue of the magazine will be released tomorrow in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £4.99. This issue of the bi-monthly magazine includes interviews with John Barrowman and Eve Myles, first-look photos and exclusive on set reports for Children of Earth, plus the issue also includes a brand new comic strip which see's the return of Bilis Manger who appeared in the Torchwood series 1 episodes "Captain Jack Harkness" and "End of Days". You can see the cover for the issue by clicking here. The official cover along with the magazines press release will be posted here as soon as they are released.

 

The DVD Files Issue 8

by Conor ,

The eight issue of the popular Doctor Who DVD and Magazine collection "The Doctor Who DVD Files" was released in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland today. This issue of the magazine comes with your next DVD which features the series 2 episodes "New Earth" and " Tooth and Claw". Inside the issue you can read about the Second Doctor's adventures, the Ice Warriors, the robot spiders, Bannakaffalatta, the Editor, Rose Tyler, plus the magazine also includes behind the scenes on Doctor Who's wildest prosthetics, episode guides for "New Earth" and "Tooth and Claw", and much more. This issue is on sale now at the RRP of £6.99 and issue 9 will be released in 2 weeks time, and it will come with your next DVD which features the series 2 episodes "School Reunion", and "The Girl in the Fireplace". You can see the magazines website here.

 

Covers for Torchwood October Books

April 21, 2009 by Conor ,

The draft covers for three new Torchwood novels have now appeared online and can be seen below. These new novels entitled "Risk Assessment", "The Undertaker's Gift" and "Consequences" will be released later this year, and they feature new stories with Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones. Please note that it is reported that the covers released are not the final versions.

"Risk Assessment" is written by James Goss, "The Undertaker's Gift" is written by Trevor Baxendale, and "Consequences" is written by Joseph Lidster, James Moran, Andrew Cartmel and David Llewellyn. These new Torchwood novels will be published in hardback and each one includes 256 pages. They will be released on the 15th of October at the RRP of £6.99 each. You can read the synopses for these novels along with information on the Torchwood Encyclopedia in an older post on this site here.



 

Torchwood Tosh Figure: First Approved Image

April 20, 2009 by Conor ,

SciFi Collector, the people who produce the new range of Torchwood action figures, have revealed the first picture of the approved Torchwood Toshiko Sato action figure this morning. This new action figure will be released as part of the second wave of Torchwood figures, which includes figures of Ianto Jones, Captain John Hart, and the Blowfish. Toshiko Sato appeared in the first two series of Torchwood and she was played by Naoko Mori. The second wave of Torchwood action figures will be released in Summer this year. You can see the approved Toshiko Sato figure image at SciFi Collectors website here.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 111

by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have today emailed us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 111 which was released last Thursday. This issue includes a story guide to Planet of the Dead. You can see the cover and the press release for the magazine below;


Would you be allowed in the TARDIS?

In the latest issue of Doctor Who Adventures magazine, find out if you’ve got what it takes to travel with the Doctor in the TARDIS. DWA looks at some of the people the Doctor hasn’t allowed to be full-time travellers in his amazing time machine…

There’s also a guide to Planet of the Dead that’s full of essential information about this action-packed story.

The issue comes with a set of exclusive Dalek stationery, which includes a pencil case, notepad, pencil and rubber.

Get yours today!

What else?
  • Posters: The Supreme Dalek, a Tritovore and a vicious Cybershade.
  • Who’s where?: Loads of aliens have joined the Doctor and Christina on the bus!
  • Monster quiz: Find out how well you know your monsters.
  • Tales from the TARDIS: The Slitheen attack!
  • Terror through time: The Daleks.
  • Puzzles and competitions: Loads of things to do and win, including the new Cybermen DVD box set.
  • Comic strip: The TARDIS arrives on a boat in 1918…
  • Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Doctor Who Adventures, issue 111, priced £2.10, is out now. Essential reading for young fans of monsters and time travel.

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.10, make sure you get your copy by Thursday, when issue 112 will be released. Issue 112 will come free with a monster stationary set, and will include UNIT facts.

 

Doctor Who: The Day of the Troll Audio

April 19, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Audiobooks recently revealed that another tenth Doctor exclusive audio adventure will be released on CD later this year. At the moment not much information is known about the audio such as who wrote it and who will be reading it, but it is known that it is called "The Day of the Troll". This is the third audio in the series, following the previously released audio adventures "Pest Control", "The Forever Trap", and "The Nemonite Invasion", with "The Rising Night" set for release on the 2nd of July. At the moment "The Day of the Troll" is set for release on the third of September at the RRP of £9.99 in the UK and Ireland.

 

Torchwood Blowfish Figure: First Approved Image

by Conor ,

SciFi Collector, the people who produce the Torchwood action figures, have revealed the first picture of the approved Torchwood Blowfish action figure this morning. This new action figure will be released as part of the second wave of Torchwood figures, which includes figures of Ianto Jones, Toshiko Sato and Captain John Hart. The Blowfish appeared in the Torchwood series two episodes "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" and "Fragments". The second wave of Torchwood action figures will be released in Summer this year. You can see the approved Blowfish figure image at SciFi Collectors website here. An approved picture of the Toskiko Sato figure will be released tomorrow.

 

Happy Birthday David Tennant

April 18, 2009 by Conor ,

The picture above was made by me.
Today, the eighteenth of April, is David Tennant's birthday. David is best known to us for playing the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who. He has been playing the Doctor since 2005, but this year is going to be his last year as the Doctor, and then Matt Smith will take over the role next year. David turned 38 today and I would like to take time to wish him a very happy birthday and the best of luck for the future. You can read more about David Tennant and his acting career here on Wikipedia, and feel free to leave your birthday messages for David in the comment box.

 

Ianto Figure: First Approved Image

by Conor ,

SciFi Collector, the people who produce the Torchwood action figures, have today revealed the very first picture of the approved Torchwood Ianto Jones action figure. The figure will be released as part of the second wave of Torchwood figures, which includes figures of Captain John Hart (see previous post), Toshiko Sato and the Blowfish. The second wave of Torchwood action figures will be released in Summer this year, and the first approval images of the Tosh and the Blowfish figures should be released over the coming days. You can see the approved Ianto Jones image at SciFi Collectors website here.

 

Captain John Figure: First Approved Image

April 17, 2009 by Conor ,

SciFi Collector, the people behind the Torchwood action figures, revealed the very first picture of the approved Torchwood Captain John Hart action figure last night. The figure will be released as part of the second wave of Torchwood figures, which includes figures of Ianto Jones, Toshiko Sato and the Blowfish. Captain John Hart appeared in the Torchwood series two episodes "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" and "Exit Wounds", and he was played by James Marsters. The second wave of Torchwood action figures will be released in Summer this year, and more approval images of the figures should be released very soon. You can see the approved Captain John Hart image at SciFi Collectors website here.

 

John Barrowman Digital Spy Interview

by Conor ,

A new interview has appeared online with John Barrowman, the actor who plays Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood. The interview was published yesterday on Digital Spy. In the interview John talks about; the third series of Torchwood, being in Doctor Who, and what he thinks of the actor who will take on the role of the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith. An extract from the interview can be seen below;

What can you tell us about the third series of Torchwood?

"I can tell you that Jack and the team find themselves in a completely different environment to what they're used to. Jack's past comes back to haunt him and the present team. It all sort of backfires on him and he has to clean up the mess that he and the government make."

What do you make of the new format?

"It's a series of five episodes spread over a week. Personally, if it comes back for series four, I'd like to do more episodes. But we had to do something that created an impact when we moved to BBC One. It's like we're always under a test and I wish at some point they'd go 'you're fine! Stay where you are!' and that's what I'm looking forward to. But again, it depends on the audience."

Can we expect to see you back in Doctor Who to bid farewell to David Tennant?

"Jack will always return to the Tardis if the Doctor's in need – to help save the planet or conquer an alien race trying to invade. That's all I can say! You know how secretive we are about all of that. Personally, as John, I would love to go back. If I'm asked, I'll be there in a second."

The full interview can be read on Digital Spy here. Torchwood: Children Of Earth will air on BBC One in either June or July this year, and it stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd. John will be appearing in a new entertainment series called "Tonight's The Night" which begins this Saturday on BBC One.

 

Doctor Who Series 5 Producers Revealed

by Conor

The BBC have revealed who the producers will be for Doctor Who series five. Tracie Simpson, the producer of the recent Doctor Who Easter special, Planet of the Dead, and Peter Bennett, the producer of Torchwood: Children of Earth will both be joining the production team as producers for the fifth series. Beth Willis, the producer of the award winning programme Ashes to Ashes will be joining Steven Moffatt and Piers Wenger as an executive producer. Steven Moffat said the following;

"Beth and Tracie and Pete aren't the A Team, they're the people the A Team call. Tracie and Pete are the backstage stars of Doctor Who and having them on board as producers isn't just the best possible news for Matt Smith's first series, it's a massive relief."

"And Beth Willis, fresh from the brilliant Ashes To Ashes, is joining Piers and I as an executive so finally there'll be someone to wear the trousers."

The fifth series of Doctor Who will go into production soon and it will broadcast in Spring 2010 on BBC One. Matt Smith will be taking over David Tennants role as the Doctor, and Steven Moffat will be taking over from Russell T Davies as the lead writer for the series.

 

BAFTA Cymru Nominations

by Conor

The Nominations for this year's BAFTA Cymru Awards have been revealed and Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures have all been nominated for awards. Doctor Who has been nominated for the "Best Drama Series" award, the official Doctor Who website has been nominated in the "Best Interactive" category, Rory Taylor has been nominated for the "Best Director Of Photography" category for his work on "Silence in the Library", the sound team have been nominated for their work on "Midnight", Phillip Kloss has been nominated for the "Best Editor" award for his work on "Midnight", Barbara Southcott has been nominated in the "Best Make-up" category for her work on "The Next Doctor", Russell T Davies is up for the "Best Screenwriter" award for writing "Midnight", Murray Gold has been nominated for "Best Original Music Soundtrack" for his work on "Midnight", Euros Lyn has been nominated in the "Best Director" category for his work on "Silence in the Library", Edward Thomas has been nominated for the "Best Design" category for his work on the Torchwood episode "Adrift", Ray Holman has been nominated for the "Best Costume" award for the his work on "From Out of the Rain", and The Sarah Jane Adventures has been nominated for the "Best Children's Drama" award. The results of the awards will be announced on the 17th of May at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. A full list of nominations can be seen here.

 

Doctor Who BAFTA Craft Award Nominations

by Conor ,

Nominations for this year's BAFTA Craft Awards were revealed a couple of days ago and Doctor Who has been nominated in three different categories. Russell T Davies, the head writer and executive producer of Doctor Who has been nominated for writing the series 4 episode "Midnight", Philip Kloss has been nominated for his editing work in the series 4 episodes "The Doctor's Daughter" and "Midnight", and The Mill, the people behind the CGI effects for Doctor Who have been nominated for their work on series 4 episode "The Fires of Pompeii". This year's award ceremony will take place on the 17th of May and it will be hosted by Alexander Armstrong who provides the voice of Mr Smith in the Doctor Who spin-off show The Sarah Jane Adventures.

 

Vortex Event in Belfast

April 16, 2009 by Conor

Actors and characters from Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures will be appearing in a rare day-long Ireland Doctor Who convention. The event , called "The Vortex" will take place in Belfast at the Europa Hotel on Sunday the 3rd of May. Three guests have been announced for the event so far. Gareth David Lloyd who plays Ianto in Torchwood and Doctor Who, Chipo Chung who played Chantho and the Fortune Teller in Doctor Who, and Paul Marc Davis who played the Futurekind leader in Doctor Who, the Cowled Leader in Torchwood and the Trickster in The Sarah Jane Adventures will all be appearing at the event. At the event live characters including the Daleks and Ood will greet attendees as they arrive, there will be guest Q&As, autograph sessions, photo sessions, charity auctions, dealer tables and much more, including The Weakest Link, where you can enter a special stage version of the hit quiz show as seen in Doctor Who "Bad Wolf". Tickets for the event cost £10 per person, and if you pay an extra £15 you can go to a Coffee Club Meet & Greet where the guests will come around to you one by one. You can book tickets and read more information about the event here.

 

Planet of the Dead Appreciation Index Figure

April 15, 2009 by Conor

The appreciation index figure for this year's Doctor Who Easter special, Planet of the Dead, has now been revealed. The episode, which aired last Saturday on BBC One and BBC HD, received an AI figure of 88. An average BBC or ITV drama would normally get an AI figure of 77, and anything that gains above 85 is considered excellent. The Sunday night repeat of Planet of the Dead that was shown on BBC3 was watched by 0.76 million viewers and Monday's BBC One showing of the episode was watched by 1.8 million, winning the timeslot, with another 30,000 watching on BBC HD. The AI for the Monday repeat is 89.

 

Battles in Time Issue 68

by Conor ,

The 68th issue of Doctor Who Battles in Time was released today in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the price of £2.50. This issue comes with a pack of Devastator cards and Ultimate Monster cards. Inside the issue you can read about the Cyberking from "The Next Doctor". Also inside the magazine;

- Cyberman VS River Song
- FAQ: Who is... The Eighth Doctor?
- CyberKing: Steel Giant!
- Comic Strip: The Rebirth of Corah
- Mutant Mayhem!

If you want to get a copy of the magazine then make sure you get it before the 29th of April, which is when issue 69 will be released. Issue 69 will be the second last issue of the entire magazine collection, and it will take a look at Sontaran Commander Kaagh. To go to the magazines official website then click here.

 

Planet of the Dead DVD Cover

April 14, 2009 by Conor ,

2 Entertain have revealed the cover for the upcoming DVD release of the Doctor Who 2009 Easter Special "Planet of the Dead". The cover follows the same style as the DVD release of "The Next Doctor", which was released earlier this year. The cover along with the DVD's official synopsis can be seen below thanks to Doctor Who Online.

Bionic Woman and Merlin star Michelle Ryan plays the mysterious Lady Christina de Souza who joins the Doctor on a bus-trip which takes a very unexpected detour into danger. British comedy star Lee Evans also joins the cast playing a character called Malcolm whose life becomes connected to the Doctor's under extraordinary circumstances and Noma Dumezweni returns as Captain Erisa Magambo - last seen helping Rose and Donna save the world in Turn Left.

The Planet of the Dead DVD is currently scheduled to be released on the 29th of June, and it will go on sale in all good shops across the UK and Ireland at the recommended retail price of £15.99. At the moment it is unknown when this DVD will be released on Blu-ray format, but more details on that will be posted here as soon as they become available.

 

Torchwood Merchandise Update

April 13, 2009 by Conor ,

More news has recently surfaced online regarding the previously reported three upcoming Torchwood audio dramas. Amazon.co.uk currently have the titles for the dramas down as "Golden Age", "Asylum", and "The Dead Line". Both "Golden Age" and "Asylum" are set for release on the 4th of June, whilst "The Dead Line" is set for release on the 3rd of September. Amazon.co.uk have also updated their information for the Torchwood graphic novel "Rift War". They now have a new cover for the book online, and it can be seen below;

The cover features a new Torchwood series 3 promotional image of Captain Jack, Gwen and Ianto. You can see the original cover along with details regarding the books release in an older post on this site here. At the moment it is unknown whether this is the final cover or not, or whether both of the covers will be released in shops. More information regarding this and the Torchwood audio drama's will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

 

Michael Golden's Torchwood Magazine Illustration

by Conor ,

Torchwood Magazine's official Facebook page has revealed that there will be an exclusive collectors cover for issue 16 of their magazine. The exclusive comic-artwork cover is drawn by Torchwood Magazines fan-favourite artist Michael Golden, and it ties in with the release of Torchwood Magazine's "Rift War" comic strip storyline. You cover can be seen below;

This will go on sale along with the regular cover for the magazine at some point in July this year in comic shops such as Forbidden Planet, but before then you can buy issue 15 of the magazine on Thursday the 23rd of April. To visit Torchwood Magazine's official Facebook page then click here.

 

Planet of the Dead Overnight Ratings

April 12, 2009 by Conor

According to unofficial overnight ratings for television, the Easter special of Doctor Who, Planet of the Dead, was watched by 8.41 million viewers, which means that it got a 39.6% share of the total television audience for that day. An extra 184,000 watched the episode on the BBC HD channel, which is the channel's highest rating to date. Doctor Who was the most watched programme on BBC One and it had the second highest rating on television for that day, just losing out to Britain's Got Talent, which got 10.52 million viewers on ITV1 last night. The overnight figures also show that Doctor Who Confidential was watched by 0.46 million people. Official figures for the episode will be released in 10 days time from BARB.

 

Happy Easter

by Conor

Today is the twelfth of April, and this year it is Easter Sunday on that date. Easter Sunday is a day where Christians celebrate the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus. Today is also the day which marks the end of Lent, a time in which people give up a certain luxury for 40 days and 40 nights. On this day it is a tradition for people to give and recieve chocolate Easter eggs. I would like to take this time to wish all of my visitors a happy Easter, and I hoped you all enjoyed the day. You can read lots of information about Easter on Wikipedia at this link here.

 

The Tennant Tapes Part 5

by Conor

The official BBC Doctor Who website has uploaded another special behind the scenes video diary of David Tennant's filming for the Doctor Who specials. In the fifth edition of The Tennant Tapes David Tennant records moments from filming for Planet of the Dead in Dubai, and you can watch the video below;

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Along with this video, the official Doctor Who website also uploaded many more Planet of the Dead behind the scenes videos to their site including; David Ames video diary, questions and answers with Michelle Ryan, and a video which shows how the Tritovore were made. They can all be seen here if you are in the UK.

 

The Waters of Mars Teaser Trailer

April 11, 2009 by Conor ,

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Planet of the Dead was shown earlier tonight on BBC One and BBC HD, and after the episode finished it was followed by a short teaser trailer for the next episode, entitled "The Waters of Mars". The new teaser trailer runs for approximately 23 seconds and it can be seen below;

The Waters of Mars will broadcast later this year.

 

Planet of the Dead Tonight

by Conor

The picture above was made by me.
Make sure you dont forget to watch Planet of the Dead tonight. Planet of the Dead is the first Doctor Who special of the year, and it sees the Doctor and his new companion Christina going on a bus which takes a detour to another world. After the episode finishes a new episode of Doctor Who Confidential will be shown, and it will take a behind the scenes look at the episode. The Doctor Who schedule for tonight can be seen below;

Doctor Who "Planet of the Dead" - 6.45pm - BBC One and BBC HD
Doctor Who Confidential (Desert Storm) - 8.30pm - BBC Three

Planet of the Dead is written by Russell T Davies and Gareth Roberts, and it stars David Tennant as the Doctor and Michelle Ryan as Lady Christina de Souza. The episode also guest stars Lee Evans, Noma Dumezweni, Adam James, Glenn Doherty, Victoria Alcock, David Ames, Ellen Thomas, Reginald Tsiboe, Daniel Kaluuya, Keith Parry and James Layton.

 

Sarah Jane and Luke Back in Doctor Who

April 10, 2009 by Conor ,

Both Elisabeth Sladen and Thomas Knight, who play Sarah Jane and Luke Smith in Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures were seen on set today for filming of the last 2 Doctor Who 2009 specials. Filming took place at Clinton Road which acts as Bannerman Road, where Sarah Janes house is. In the scene that was filmed today the Doctor saved Luke from getting hit by a car while crossing the road, then Luke realizes that its the Doctor who saved him, and he then runs to get Sarah Jane. When Sarah Jane comes out of her house both she and Luke watch as the Doctor goes into the Tardis. It is expected that this episode of Doctor Who will take place after The Sarah Jane Adventures series 3, which will air in Autumn, as the last 2 Doctor Who 2009 specials will be shown at some point near Christmas, after series 3 has finished. Today Catherine Tate who plays Donna, and John Simm who plays the Master were also seen on set, and Donna was seen wearing a wedding dress.

 

Michelle Ryan on GMTV

April 9, 2009 by Conor ,

Michelle Ryan, the actress who will play the Doctors companion in the Easter special of Doctor Who, Planet of the Dead, was interviewed earlier today on GMTV. You can watch the interview with her below;

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Michelle Ryan was also a guest on yesterdays editions of Blue Peter and The Paul O'Grady Show. If you are in the UK then you can watch the programmes online here and here.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 110

by Conor ,

Along with the poll results from Doctor Who Adventures magazine (see previous post), BBC Magazines have also emailed us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 110 which was released today. This issue includes a Planet of the Dead preview. You can see the cover and the press release below;


Dress up like the Doctor with Doctor Who Adventures magazine!

This week’s bumper issue of Doctor Who Adventures, out on Thursday 9 April, will prepare you for this weekend’s special episode, Planet of the Dead.

Check out a preview of the new adventure. Who is the mysterious Christina? What is a London bus doing on an alien world? And what about the creepy new aliens that look like big flies?!

You’ll also find a competition to win loads of Doctor Who DVDs (containing 21 stories in total!) plus an LCD television with built-in DVD player.

The issue comes with a dress-up-like-the Doctor kit – including everything you need to look like your favourite Time Lord. There’s a TARDIS key, sonic screwdriver, glasses and tie! Make sure you’re dressed as the Doctor while watching the Easter special.

What else?
  • Posters: Planet of the Dead, the TARDIS, the Doctor in Silence in the Library, the Ood.
  • Fact file: 21 amazing facts about the Doctor!
  • Survival guide: What to do if you meet a Slitheen.
  • Tales from the TARDIS: Davros tests out the Reality Bomb – look out!
  • Puzzles and competitions: Fun things to work out and win!
  • Comic strip: Danger on the planet Tranquility.
  • Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Doctor Who Adventures, issue 110, priced £2.75, is out Thursday. It’s essential reading for young fans of monsters and time travel.

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.75, make sure you get your copy by the 16th of April, which is when issue 111 will be released. Issue 111 will come free with a Dalek stationary set, and it will include Planet of the Dead facts.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Poll Results

by Conor

BBC Magazines have emailed us the results of some polls that were recently conducted by the Doctor Who Adventures magazine. A press release regarding the results was sent to us and can be seen below;

The chilling Weeping Angels have outblinked the Daleks as the scariest Doctor Who monster of all time, according to a poll of young Doctor Who fans. Despite the scary statues only appearing in a single episode of the TV series, 2 out of 5 readers of Doctor Who Adventures magazine voted the Weeping Angels the monster they’re most likely to dive behind the sofa at the sight of. This is despite the reemergence of old foes the Daleks and the Cybermen in more recent episodes.

The poll, conducted by Doctor Who Adventures magazine to coincide with the upcoming Easter special of the BBC programme, saw the frightening Weeping Angels secure 41% of reader votes with the Daleks coming in second with 22% of votes, followed third by the Cybermen with 8% of the votes.

Perhaps unsurprisingly the younger generation of Doctor Who fans opted for David Tennant as their favourite Doctor. Having made his debut in Christmas 2005 he received an incredible 86% of votes.

Readers voted Tennant's predecessor Christopher Eccleston into second place with 12% of votes followed closely by Tom Baker with 9% of votes.

Moray Laing, Editor, Doctor Who Adventures says, “The Weeping Angels frightened loads of adults when they appeared in Doctor Who, so I’m not surprised our readers find them scary. Although they only cropped up once in the series a couple of years ago, these silent creatures made a huge impression on children. They really are the stuff of nightmares”.

“And congratulations to David Tennant for winning our favourite Doctor poll – he’s a fantastic Doctor, brilliant actor and great role model for children. Doctor Who Adventures readers can hardly wait for his next special this Easter!”

Doctor Who Adventures magazine is out every Thursday at the price of £2.10 across the UK and Ireland, and every issue features monter facts, a new comic, fun puzzles, posters and much more.

 

Today's Michelle Ryan TV Appearances

April 8, 2009 by Conor

Michelle Ryan, the actress who plays the Doctor's companion in the Easter Special of Doctor Who, will be appearing on todays editions of Blue Peter and The Paul O'Grady Show. She will be appearing on Blue Peter today from 4.35pm to 5pm on BBC One, and then she will be on The Paul O'Grady Show at some point between 5pm and 6pm on Channel 4, and if you miss that then you can watch it one hour later at 6pm to 7pm on Channel 4+1. In other news John Barrowman was a guest on yesterdays edition of The Paul O'Grady Show, and you can watch his appearance here if you missed it.

 

The DVD Files Issue 7

by Conor ,

Today the seventh issue of The Doctor Who DVD Files was released in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland. This issue comes with your next DVD, which features the series 1 finale "The Parting of the Ways" and the 2005 Christmas Special "The Christmas Invasion". Inside this issue you can read about the Origins of the Daleks, the Second Doctor's adventures in time and space, the Krillitanes, the Brigadier, the Game Station, plus behind the scenes on dressing the Doctor. The magazine also includes episode guides for "The Parting of the Ways" and "The Christmas Invasion". This issue is on sale now at the RRP of £6.99 and issue 8 will be released in 2 weeks time, and it will come with your next DVD which features the series 2 episodes "New Earth", and "Tooth and Claw".

 

Planet of the Dead Magazine Coverage

April 7, 2009 by Conor ,

Three different TV listings magazines feature Doctor Who covers promoting Planet of the Dead this week, including Radio Times, TV & Satellite Week, and Total TV Guide. The cover for these magazines can be seen above. Inside the Radio Times you can read a 4 page preview of Planet of the Dead including an interview with both David Tennant and Michelle Ryan. Inside TV and Satellite Week theres a 2 page preview of Planet of the Dead including an an interview with David Tennant. You can also read a small preview for Planet of the Dead in Total TV Guide. The Radio Times is on sale at the price of £1.10, TV and Satellite Week costs £1.20, and Total TV Guide is priced £1.00. The magazines are all out now in all good magazine shops across the UK and Ireland.

 

Russell T Davies on BBC Breakfast

by Conor

Russell T Davies was a guest on todays edition of BBC Breakfast, and while on the show he revealed that the second special of the year should be shown around November. Russell also confirmed that Bernard Cribbins will be the Doctors companion in the 2 specials of the year. Russell T Davies' appearance on the show can be seen below;

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In other news a new interview with Russell T Davies has been published in Time Out Magazine, and you can read the interview on their website here. Planet of the Dead will air on television this Saturday at 6.45pm on both BBC One and BBC HD.

 

Next Special – The Waters of Mars!

by Conor ,

The new issue of the TV listings magazine Total TV Guide reveals the name of the second Doctor Who special of the year. The episode will apparently be titled The Waters of Mars and will guest star Lindsay Duncan as a one-off companion Adelaide for the Doctor as played by David Tennant. The episode will also see the return of the Ood.

 

Donna Noble Back in Doctor Who

April 6, 2009 by Conor ,

Filming for the last 2 Doctor Who specials took place at Nant-Fawr Road today, just outside the house which acted as Donna Noble's home in Doctor Who last year. Catherine Tate was seen on set, which confirms that Donna is making a return, and she was also seen with Jacqueline King, who played her mother Sylvia Noble last year. Bernard Cribbins who plays Donna's grandad Wilfred Mott, and David Tennant, were also there, along with the Tardis. You can see pictures from todays filming here at Spoiler TV. A few days ago John Simm who played the Master in Doctor Who series 3 was seen on set, and a picture from the set can be seen here.

 

James Strong Interview

by Conor ,

A new interview with James Strong, the director of Planet of the Dead, has appeared online today. The interview was published on Den of Geeks official website, and in the interview James talks about filming in Doctor Who in Dubai, whats its like directing, and much more. An extract from the interview can be seen below;

Is post-production still going on with 'Planet Of The Dead' or is it pretty much ready?

Oh blimey - no no no! [laughs] Going on and going on...and it will be going on right up until transmission. These are the tightest deadlines we've ever had, so it's requiring an enormous effort from everybody, really, since we finished shooting, to really push it through. Obviously it has to be to the same standards as normal, and more. It's a bigger episode than we've ever done before, and yet the deadlines are tighter than we've ever had before. But I'm sure we'll get there.

How has shooting in high-definition changed the pipeline of getting an episode out?

Well, I think part of the consideration in moving to HD was the number of CGI shots in Doctor Who. The cost of moving to HD was slightly prohibitive. But as things have progressed and more and more stuff is on HD, in the end it got to be that we were the only show not on HD. The equipment and the software that was being used was all HD, and we weren't. In the end [the fact that HD was prevalent] made it easier for us to work with it, from the point of view of effects and stuff.

Do you think you would have got a Dubai location shoot if Doctor Who wasn't having a truncated season this year?

Well, they went to Pompeii last year. I think if the script had been a normal episode rather than a special - not that there's ever a normal episode...this story demanded a proper desert, so I don't think it could ever have been achieved otherwise. It's a scary thing to think how we would have done it on Camber Sands or a beach in West Wales.

On set, was there a sense of valediction beginning for David Tennant's Doctor, or is that still very much in the future?

We don't really deal in this episode in anything that's to come, or that might happen to the Doctor regarding David's exit from the character. What's lovely about it for me is that it's the last of the standalone, pure Doctor Who adventures. After this episode I think it's going to get darker and into the story that will see the regeneration to the next Doctor. This one doesn't deal with anything at all that's come before or after.

You can read the full interview on Den of Geeks official website here. Doctor Who Planet of the Dead will gets its debut on television this Saturday, the 11th of April, at 6.45pm on BBC One and BBC HD.

 

David Tennant and Russell T Davies Interview

April 5, 2009 by Conor ,

A new interview with both David Tennant, who plays the 10th Doctor, and Russell T Davies, the executive producer and head writer of Doctor Who, has been published on The Times official website today. In the interview they talk about the upcoming Easter special Planet of the Dead, why they are leaving Doctor Who and much more. An extract from the interview can be seen below;

Tell us about the Easter special, Planet of the Dead.

Russell T Davies: People are going to be Doctor Who-deprived this year, so it’s got everything in it: CGI monsters, prosthetic monsters, army, police, an alien planet . . . It’s our last chance to have a bit of a laugh. Now the Doctor’s facing the end of his life, it’s going to get dark.

Come the final curtain, will there be a dry eye in the house?

David Tennant: Well, I cried when I read it.

Did you make a pact to leave together?

David Tennant: We talked about it. It wasn’t a pact . . . I’d sort of decided. But then I nearly changed my mind again.

Russell T Davies: We had dinner and chatted about it a few years ago. It just felt right. The BBC asked me to do a series five, but I didn’t shift at all.

You can read the full interview on The Times official website here. Doctor Who Planet of the Dead will air on Saturday the 11th of April at 6.45pm on BBC One and BBC HD.

 

Schedule for Planet of the Dead Interviews

April 4, 2009 by Conor ,

With the highly anticipated airing of the Doctor Who Easter special, Planet of the Dead next week, you can expect there to be a lot of publicity over the coming days. On Wednesday the 8th of April, David Tennant will be a guest on Jo Whiley's show from 10am to 1pm on BBC Radio 1. On the same day Michelle Ryan will appear on Blue Peter from 4.35pm on BBC One, and she will also be on The Paul O'Grady Show from 5pm on Channel 4. Then on Saturday the 11th of April, David Tennant will be presenting Jonanthan Ross's radio show with Catherine Tate from 10am-1pm on BBC Radio 2. And then on that night, the episode will be shown on television at 6.45pm on BBC One.

 

Doctor Who Confidential: Desert Storm

by Conor

It has been confirmed that the Doctor Who Confidential episode for Planet of the Dead will air at 8.30pm on BBC Three, on Saturday the 11th of April, 45 minutes after Planet of the Dead finishes. The episode, called Desert Storm, will go behind the scenes on Planet of the Dead, and it will include exclusive interviews with the cast of the episode, and the crew. Doctor Who Confidential will run for one hour, which means it will end at 9.30pm. The episode will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer shortly after.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 109

April 3, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have today sent us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 109 which was released yesterday. This issue takes a look at the top 10 laughs with the 10th Doctor, and it comes free with an inflatable Supreme Dalek. You can see the cover to the left and you can read the press release below;

Top 10 laughs with the Tenth Doctor!

This week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures, out now, looks at the funniest moments with the Tenth Doctor.

Time-travelling with the Doctor is not all scares and running away from monsters! Do you remember when the Time Lord met a horse on a spaceship? Or when the Doctor and Donna saw each other through an office window? Or how about when he tempted a monster with a pork chop?

Find out about all these and more in this week’s funny fact file!

The issue comes with a free inflatable Supreme Dalek.

What else?

  • Posters: A Weeping Angel, the Tenth Doctor and a deadly Dalek!
  • News: Info about the Easter special.
  • Survival guide: What to do if you meet a Slitheen.
  • Make it!: A Cyber piñata!
  • Tales from the TARDIS: A scary scene from The Fires of Pompeii.
  • Puzzles and competitions: Things to win and puzzles to solve!
  • Comic strip: The Doctor and Heather land on an alien world.
  • Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get an amazing Doctor Who book!

Doctor Who Adventures, issue 109, priced £2.10, is out now. Don’t miss it!

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.10, make sure you get your copy by the 9th of April, which is when issue 110 will be released. Issue 110 will come free with a Doctor dress up set, and it will include a preview for Planet of the Dead and facts about the Doctor.

 

Doctor Who Magazine Issue 407 Press Release

by Conor ,

The press release for Doctor Who Magazine issue 407 has now been released. The issue came out yesterday at the price of £3.99 in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland. You can see the cover to the left and below is the press release;


MEET THE LADY CHRISTINA DE SOUZA IN DWM 407!

In an exclusive interview with DWM, MICHELLE RYAN talks about playing the remarkable Lady Christina de Souza – the Doctor’s new companion in the forthcoming Easter Special, the 200th Doctor Who television adventure, Planet of the Dead…

DWM asks whether there’s sexual tension between the Doctor and Christina. “Yeah,” Michelle grins, “and I think it’s a real meeting of minds. He’s bowled over by how sassy and witty she is, and how she’s completely not in awe of him. It’s only as time goes on that she’s thinking, ‘There’s something special about you. You’re different to guys that I’ve met before...’”

Also in DWM 407:

AMUSE-BOUCHE
It’s the end… but the moment is being prepared for! Head Writer Russell T Davies whets your appetite as he talks exclusively to DWM in Production Notes about what will be the Tenth Doctor’s final words…

STARTERS
In the first of a new series, the Watcher returns to present his essential guide to everything you need to know about the Doctor’s first incarnation!

MAIN COURSE
Feast your eyes on a full preview of Planet of the Dead, with never-before-published photos and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, including director James Strong, producer Tracie Simpson… and the Doctor himself, David Tennant! PLUS! Guest star Daniel Kaluuya chats to DWM about buses, Beyoncé and not snogging Georgia Moffett in Who on Earth Is!

THE ENTIRE MENU!
What do you think is the greatest Doctor Who story of all time? Now’s your opportunity to tell us, as DWM proudly presents it’s biggest ever survey, featuring all 200 Doctor Who TV stories… and with the chance to win nearly £500 worth of DVDs!

STRANGE TASTE?
He hates the sonic screwdriver, and doesn’t do technobabble! Writer Christopher H Bidmead talks frankly about working on Doctor Who in the 1980s… and reveals his controversial opinions about the series today.

WEDDING CAKE
Can the Doctor rescue Majenta from the wedding from hell? Find out in Part Two of Mortal Beloved, written by Dan McDaid with art by Sean Longcroft.

SWEET
Join the Time Team as they meet the Kandyman and consider the curious confection that is the 1988 Seventh Doctor Story, The Happiness Patrol!

DELICIOUS!
Stunning Sheridan Smith, who plays the Eighth Doctor’s companion Lucie Miller in the Doctor Who Audio Adventures, braves questions from the TARDIS tin!

NUTS?
Neil Harris reveals why it’s simply impossible these days to come up with a Doctor Who-related April Fool…

… AND JUST A HINT OF ROSEMARY!
The culinary herb is just one of the wonderful ingredients to be found in the Fifth Doctor’s terrifically tasty début adventure. Find out why The Fact of Fiction goes back to 1982 and puts Castrovalva under the microscope.

PLUS! All the latest news, previews, reviews competitions and more!

DWM 407 is in the shops now for you to devour, for just £3.99!

Make sure you get the magazine before the 30th of April, which is when issue 408 will be released. The next issue will feature Planet of the Dead secrets with exclusive pictures, and it will feature interviews with David Tennant and Michelle Ryan.

 

News on Second Doctor Who Special

April 2, 2009 by Conor

The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, issue 407, which was released today, includes news on the second special of the year. Russell T Davies said; "The next three specials will be shown in the second half of the year. It was said, in some interviews, that all three would air around Christmas time, but plans have changed since then. We can't give away exact dates yet, except to say that you should be seeing Episode 4.16 before the Christmas period. The title of 4.16 will be revealed at the end of Planet of the Dead, along with a short trail, in which you'll see excerpts from what promises to be on of our scariest adventures ever. Events are going to darken around the Tenth Doctor as he heads towards the end of his tenure, and it all starts in Episode 4.16, as he and his co-stars are plunged into a world of terror, and we can no longer guarantee that the Doctor will escape unscathed!" The issue also reveals some guest stars who will appear in the episode, including; Peter O'Brien, Chook Sibtain, who previously appeared as Mark Grantham in The Sarah Jane Adventures, Alan Ruscoe, Sharon Duncan Brewster, Aleksandar Mikic, Gemma Chan, Cosima Shaw and Michael Goldsmith. The episode will star Lindsay Duncan as the Doctor's companion, Adelaide.

 

First Trailer for K9

by Conor

The first trailer for the K9 series has been released. The trailer was uploaded to the official Youtube channel for K9 yesterday, and it was made to promote the series at the MIPTV festival in Cannes. All music and titles and K9's voice are for demo purposes only and are not the actual voice that will be used in the programme. You can see the trailer below;

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Filming for K9 will continue in Australia, and the series is expected to air on Network Ten in Austrailia, and on Jetix in the UK and Ireland this Autumn. To see all the recent news on the K9 series then click here.

 

Planet of the Dead Airdate and New Trailer

April 1, 2009 by Conor

The BBC have today confirmed that Planet of the Dead will air on Saturday the 11th of April at 6.45pm on BBC One and BBC HD. Also the very first trailer for the episode is now online. The trailer was on earlier today on BBC HD, and it is expected to be on again tonight on BBC One at 8.55pm. The trailer is approximately 56 seconds long, and it can be seen below;

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Planet of the Dead was filmed earlier this year, and it will now finally be shown on television in over a week. The episode stars David Tennant as the Doctor, Michelle Ryan as Christina, and Lee Evans as Malcolm.

 

Torchwood: In the Shadows

by Conor ,

The cover and some details regarding the upcoming Torchwood exclusive audio story have been revealed. The audio story, entitled 'In the Shadows' is written by Joseph Lidster, and it will be read by Eve Myles, who plays Gwen Cooper in Torchwood. You can see the synopsis for the story below;

A man has died of old age in his 30s. This, among other strange events, has lead Torchwood to conclude that someone is sending victims to another dimension, one in which they are punished by the thing which they fear the most. Who is the mysterious taxi driver preying on his passengers?

This audio story features Jack, Gwen, Ianto, Owen, and Tosh, and it will be released on the 7th of May this year at the recommended retail price of £12.72 in all good shops across the UK and Ireland.

 

Battles in Time Issue 67

by Conor ,

The 67th issue of Doctor Who Battles in Time was released today in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the price of £2.50. This issue comes with a usual packet of Devastator cards, plus a packet of Ultimate Monster cards. Inside the issue you can read about the Trickster. Also inside the magazine;

- Reapers VS Weeping Angels
- FAQ: Who is... The Seventh Doctor
- Beware the Trickster!
- The Guardians of Terror

If you want to get a copy of the magazine then make sure you get it before the 15th of April, which is when issue 68 will be released. Issue 68 takes a look at the CyberKing and it comes free with an extra pack of Ultimate Monsters cards as well as the usual Devastator cards.