Torchwood: Asylum CD Cover and Synopsis

May 31, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Audio have revealed the CD cover and synopsis for the first Torchwood 2009 audio drama, Asylum. This is the first of three audio dramas that will be released in the year and will broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in a few weeks time in preparation to the third series of the show, Children of Earth, which is a five part miniseries which will broadcast in July on BBC One. The cover for the CD of the audio can be seen above and the synopsis for the story can be read below.

When PC Andy Davidson arrests a young girl for shoplifting, he thinks it's going to be a routine case. That is, until he sees that she is carrying a gun. The girl is soaking wet, covered in mud, and the weapon is like nothing he's ever seen before. He knows that this is a case for Torchwood... The team discovers that the girl is called Freda, but can find out nothing else. Yet when she speaks, it's a strange mix of English and Icelandic,but with a Cardiff accent. While Jack and Ianto check out the girl's weapon and her blood sample at the Hub, Gwen and PC Andy take Freda to a safe house. But when Jack calls with the results - and Freda goes on the run - PC Andy finds his world turning upside down.

Torchwood: Asylum is written specially for BBC Radio by Anita Sullivan, and it stars John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness, Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper, Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones and Tom Price as PC Andy Davidson. The audio drama will be released on CD on the 2nd of July at the recommended retail price of £9.78 in the UK and Ireland. The other two audio dramas Golden Age and Dead Line are expected to be released in August and when the CD covers become available they will be posted here. The BBC Radio 4 broadcast dates for the dramas will also be posted here when they become available.

 

New Torchwood Soundtrack Confirmed

May 30, 2009 by Conor ,

The music conductor and composer for the Doctor Who spin-off show Torchwood, Ben Foster, has recently revealed that a soundtrack for the third series of Torchwood, entitled "Children of Earth", will be released on CD presumably later on this year. The soundtrack will be made by Silva Screen records who released the Doctor Who soundtracks and also release the series one and two Torchwood soundtrack which went on sale last year. The release date, price, and cover for the new Torchwood: Children of Earth soundtrack will be posted here on this site as soon as they all become available.

 

Doctor Who Series Five Companion Revealed

May 29, 2009 by Conor

The BBC have today revealed the name of the actress who will be playing the 11th Doctor's companion in the fifth series of Doctor Who. Karen Gillian is the name of the actress and she will be starring alongside Matt Smith who will play the 11th Doctor. Karen is 21 years old and can be seen above in a promotional image of her standing in front of the Tardis. Karen Gillian said; "I am absolutely over the moon at being chosen to play the Doctor's new companion. The show is such a massive phenomenon that I can't quite believe I am going to be a part of it. "Matt Smith is an incredible actor and it is going to be so much fun to act alongside him – I just can't wait to get started!" Steven Moffat who is the executive producer and head writer for series five was quoted saying; "We saw some amazing actresses for this part, but when Karen came through the door the game was up. Funny, and clever, and gorgeous, and sexy. Or Scottish, which is the quick way of saying it. A generation of little girls will want to be her. And a generation of little boys will want them to be her too." Karen Gillan has previously appeared in television programmes such as New Town Killers, Harley Street, Stacked, Coming Up, The Kevin Bishop Show and Rebus. She also appeared in the Doctor Who series four episode "The Fires of Pompeii" as one of the Soothsayers. More information about this news can be read here on the official Doctor Who website. Filming for Doctor Who series five will begin in Summer and will broadcast around Easter next year.

 

New Children of Earth Trailer

by Conor

A new trailer for Torchwood: Children of Earth is currently being broadcast on some American television channels in anticipation of the new series which debuts at some point in Summer on BBC One in the UK and BBC America in the US. The new trailer was uploaded to the official BBC Torchwood websites earlier today. The trailer is two minutes long and can be seen below;

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A new short teaser for the series is also available and can be seen here. Torchwood series three, Children of Earth, will air over five consecutive nights. At the moment an airdate for when the series will air is not yet available but it is speculated that the series will air in July.

 

Doctor Who Film Script in Development

May 28, 2009 by Conor

The BBC Entertainment reporter Lizo Mizimba, who is also a Doctor Who fan, has recently posted on his Twitter account that BBC Films are currently developing a script for a Doctor Who movie script. Lizo Mzimba's said on his Twitter post; "BBC Films have confirmed a Doctor Who film script is in development. But if it does go into full production that's likely to be some time away. So, to be clear, it's not guaranteed a Doctor Who movie will be made. All BBC Films are doing is developing a script, before making a decision." My Park Magazine are also now reporting that David Tennant will be coming back as the Tenth Doctor for the movie. A BBC Films insider was told this to My Park Magazine; “The script is still in the early stages but he wants to be in the film. There have already been discussions and David needs to feel the story is right, but right now things are looking very positive. Potentially it’s a perfect scenario for him. He understandably wants to do different roles but still loves Doctor Who. It’s certainly feasible that David could be the Doctor on film while Matt does the series. As all fans know David’s story can easily be set in a different time to Matt’s. That’s one of the great things about the show - anything can happen.” Please remember that it is not definite as of yet that a film will be made.

 

New Russell T Davies Interviews

May 27, 2009 by Conor

Two new interviews with Russell T Davies, the current head writer and executive producer for Doctor Who, have appeared online recently. He did an interview for the news programme 'BBC Wales Today' and talked about the end of filming on this year's Doctor Who specials and in the other video Russell talks about the Doctor appearing in the new series of The Sarah Jane Adventures. Both of the interviews were filmed on the Tardis set at Upper Boat Studios in Cardiff and can be seen below.

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The Doctor Who specials for 2009 are the last episodes Russell T Davies has done work for but he will continue to write episodes and be the executive producer for the spin-off shows Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Steven Moffatt will be the new head writer and executive producer for the fifth series of Doctor Who next year.

 

The Sarah Jane Adventures Press Release

May 26, 2009 by Conor

The BBC Press Office have published a press release regarding the third series of the Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures online today. It contains new information about the third series, such as what monsters will appear and what the episodes will be about. It also includes news about David Tennant appearing in one of the stories which we reported yesterday. The press release can be seen below.

Doctor Who fans are in for a treat this Autumn as David Tennant makes a special appearance as The Doctor in CBBC's hit drama series The Sarah Jane Adventures with a starring role across two episodes.

Investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, one-time companion to that strange wanderer in time and space known as The Doctor, is reunited with her old friend as The Sarah Jane Adventures is back for a third series of alien-busting adventures on CBBC this September.

Elisabeth Sladen, who plays Sarah Jane, says: "When I heard the news that David was going to be joining us I was absolutely over the moon. Not only has it made my day but it will also make the viewers' day.

"It's fantastic news that Sarah Jane is going to spend some time working with The Doctor again and is testament to just how successful this CBBC series is."

Russell T Davies, Executive Producer of The Sarah Jane Adventures, adds: "Viewers thought they may have to wait until November for the next full episode of Doctor Who, but this is an extra special treat.

"And it's not just a cameo from David – this is a full-on appearance for The Doctor as he and Sarah Jane face their biggest threat ever."

The series includes 12 weeks of brand new adventures featuring a new alien race, the reptilian Veil and their enemies the Judoon, alongside an extraterrestrial girl that can make people play games against their will.

There will also be a living painting, the inhabitants of a supposedly haunted house, monsters who want to infect Earth with a strangely aggressive weed and a chance for Sarah Jane to find personal happiness with someone who could be the perfect person to complete her family.

Alongside adopted son Luke, Sarah Jane's team is made up of Luke's streetwise pal Clyde Langer, their schoolmate Rani, who lives opposite and has aspirations to become a journalist like Sarah Jane, and Mr Smith, their Xylok supercomputer up in the attic, plus Sarah Jane's robot dog, K-9.

David Tennant will be appearing in the fifth and sixth episodes of the series. Although it was previously reported that the Judoon may be appearing in the series it is now confirmed, and we know that they are after the the reptilian Veil. The Sarah Jane Adventures series three is currently filming and will air in Autumn this year on BBC One and CBBC.

 

The Doctor Appears in The Sarah Jane Adventures

May 25, 2009 by Conor

This months issue of Doctor Who Magazine reveals that David Tennant will be appearing in The Sarah Jane Adventures series three as the 10th Doctor. Russell T Davies told the magazine that David Tennant will be starring in a two-part story which is set to air in the Autumn. We already know that K9 will be appearing in a number of stories in the series, but Russell T Davies has confirmed that he will be in the episode with David Tennant, and this will possibly wave him off from the show to the new K9 series. Russell T Davies says "... it's more than just a cameo from the Tenth Doctor! He's a proper part of the story." He also adds that the episode is "extraordinary, wild and powerfully moving," and then adding, "let's just say that the wedding of Sarah Jane will be a day for everyone to remember!"

 

New Doctor Who Animation Confirmed

by Conor

The latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine which will go on sale this Thursday, the 28th of May, reveals that a new animated Doctor Who story titled "Dreamland" will be available through the BBC's red button service and through the Childrens BBC in Autumn. In this animation David Tennant provides the voice of the 10th Doctor and we also know that Georgia Moffett who previously played Jenny in series four will be playing a character called Cassie Rice, and Lisa Bowerman and David Warner will also play characters. There will be seven episodes comprising of approximately six minutes each.

 

New Doctor Who Posters

May 24, 2009 by Conor ,

Pyramid Posters, the people behind the Doctor Who, Torchwood, and The Sarah Jane Adventures posters have released three new large Doctor Who posters in shops. These posters were released earlier this month and they are of; the Children of Time, monsters and aliens, and everything you know in life from Doctor Who. An image of these new posters can be seen below and you can click the image to enlarge it.

All of these posters are 24 x 36 inches (61cm x 91.5cm) in size and are on sale at the recommended retail price of £3.99 each in certain shops that sells posters across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

 

Tonight's the Night Doctor Who Scene

May 23, 2009 by Conor

Earlier tonight the special Doctor Who scene which was filmed a couple of weeks ago for John Barrowman's entertainment programme "Tonight's the Night" aired on BBC One. The special mini episode stars John Barrowman, David Tennant, and the winning monster Tim Ingham, an I.T technician who won the BBC's alien talent search competition earlier this year. You can watch the scene below along with some behind the scenes footage.

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The full episode of Tonight's the Night can be viewed here for the next seven days on BBC iPlayer and a couple of screencaps from the scene can be seen here on The Doctor Who Site. Doctor Who will return for a one hour special episode in November this year in "The Waters of Mars".

 

Doctor Who Scene Tonight

by Conor

Make sure you don't forget that a special Doctor Who scene will broadcast tonight as part of John Barrowman's Saturday night entertainment show "Tonight's the Night". A few months ago the BBC held a competition for people over 18 to make a monster costume and enter to get the chance to star in a Doctor Who scene alongside David Tennant and John Barrowman. An image of the winning monster can be seen below.

Tonight's the Night will broadcast at 7.20pm tonight on BBC One, and it will run for 55 minutes, and the Doctor Who scene will broadcast at some point during the show. If you miss the scene then don't worry because it will be uploaded to this website shortly after it's broadcast.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 116 and 117

May 22, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have sent us the covers and press releases for Doctor Who Adventures issue 116 and 117 today. Issue 116 of the magazine was released yesterday in shops and it comes free with a Cyber stationary set and takes looks at the Cybermen. Issue 117 will be released next Thursday and it comes free with magnets and stickers, and includes information on the top 10 companions and Ood Sigma. The covers and press releases can be seen below. Please note that the icon used in this post was created by me.

Issue 116

There’s a FREE Cyber stationery set and the issue is packed with Cyberman terror!

Read a fascinating fact file about the heartless Miss Hartigan, the woman who was turned into the CyberKing, which is biggest piece of Cyber tech ever.

Plus, look out for the top ten TARDIS moments in Doctor Who!

All this and…
  • Exclusive posters!
  • Make your own K-9
  • Monster survival guide
  • TARDIS Tales
  • Comic strip action
  • Puzzles and competitions - cool prizes up for grabs!
  • Subscription offer - subscribe today and get a free gift.

Doctor Who Adventures,issue 116, priced £2.10, is out now. Don’t miss it!

Issue 117

Get a fantastic set of Doctor Who magnets and stickers!

In a special psychic issue, Doctor Who Adventures looks at the seriously spooky people we’ve met in the series and we ponder what’s next for the Doctor…

Plus, we’ve got ten of the best companions in Doctor Who! Who do you think is number one?

All this and…
  • Exclusive posters!
  • Create your own psychic paper
  • Monster survival guide
  • Loads of facts
  • TARDIS Tales
  • Comic strip action
  • Puzzles and competitions - cool prizes up for grabs!
  • Subscription offer - subscribe today and get a free gift.

Doctor Who Adventures,issue 117, priced £2.10, is out on Thursday 28 May. Essential reading for all Doctor Who fans!

 

Gareth Roberts Writing for Series Five

May 21, 2009 by Conor

According to his official agency website, Gareth Roberts will be writing for the fifth series of Doctor Who. Gareth Roberts has previously written many episodes of Doctor Who including "Attack of the Graske", "The Shakespeare Code", "The Unicorn and the Wasp", and he also co-wrote "Planet of the Dead" with Russell T Davies. Gareth has also written stories for the Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. His portifolio suggests that he will be writing one episode for the series, which see's Matt Smith taking on the role as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor and Steven Moffat taking over as the head writer for the show. Series five of Doctor Who will air in Spring 2010.

 

Doctor Who Magazine Issue 409 Cover

by Conor ,

The cover for Doctor Who Magazine issue 409 was uploaded to the official Doctor Who Magazine Facebook page today. Inside the issue you can read about the many mysteries of regeneration, a look back at the classic Doctor Who story "The Three Doctors", an interview with Euros Lyn, a brand new comic strip, the latest news, plus there's a chance to win Planet of the Dead on DVD. The cover stars the first, second, and third Doctor's and can be seen above. This issue of the magazine will be released on the 28th of May at the price of £3.99 in the UK and Ireland.

 

Torchwood: Children of Earth DVD News

May 20, 2009 by Conor

Den of Geek have recently published an article on their website which includes news on the boxset for the third series of Torchwood, "Children of Earth". They are reporting that the show is likely to be released on standard definition and on high definition Blu-ray DVDs on the 15th of September. It also seems that we can expect a two-disc DVD set. None of this information is confirmed at the moment, but we will keep you updated on the DVD on this site as soon as more information is available. Torchwood will return for a third series in either June or July this year on BBC One in the UK and BBC American in the United States. Please note that the icon used in this post was created by me and may be used elsewhere if credit is given.

 

The DVD Files Issue 10

by Conor ,

The tenth issue of the 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 includes the series two episodes "Rise of the Cybermen" and " The Age of Steel". Inside the issue you can read about Sarah Jane Smith, Davros, William Shakespeare, the second Doctor's adventures in time and space, the Weeping Angels, the Cybus airship, and behind the scenes with Graeme Harper, the director of some Doctor Who episodes.

The issue also features episode guides for the episodes which came on the DVD. This issue is on sale now at the RRP of £6.99 and issue 11 will be released in 2 weeks time, and it will come with your next DVD which features the series 2 episodes "The Idiot's Lantern", and "The Impossible Planet". The issue will take a look at the Beast, the Doctor's sonic screwdriver, and the Doctor's two alien companions Turlough and Astrid. You can visit the magazines official website here.

 

Timothy Dalton in Doctor Who?

May 19, 2009 by Conor ,

Various different sources are reporting that the famous Welsh actor, Timothy Dalton, will play a big part in one of the last Doctor Who specials of the year. Timothy is best known for portraying James Bond in the films "The Living Daylights" and "Licence to Kill", and he has also appeared in many other films and plays over the years. Some reports suggest that Timothy will play a villian in the episode, and you can read The Sun's report on this on their official website here. Please note that at the moment these are just rumours which may turn out to be true or false. More information on this and other news regarding the specials will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

 

Possible Torchwood Exhibition in Cardiff Bay

May 18, 2009 by Conor

It has been revealed that an exhibition for Torchwood is under review for a location in Cardiff Bay in Wales. The experience design team behind the Doctor Who Up Close Exhibition in the near by Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay are currently trying to get a possible venue for the exhibition to be held. Martin Wilkie from the company said; "A Torchwood Exhibition would be a great addition to the Bay area. We have looked at several sites for a Torchwood Exhibition but we are hoping that this one might be available soon. The appeal of Torchwood brings many visitors to Cardiff Bay, especially to see the Torchwood Water Tower. The building we are hoping to use for the Torchwood Exhibition is near this famous TV landmark and would offer visitors a unique chance to see many of the key props, costumes and even recent creatures from the up-coming 2009 series, how great would that be!" More news on this exhibition will be posted as soon as it becomes available. You can keep checking the Torchwood Exhibition website here for updates. At the moment this exhibition is hoped to be opened by July, just in time for Torchwood series 3, "Children of Earth".

 

Ood Sigma is Coming Back

May 17, 2009 by Conor ,

The News of the World is running an article which reports that Ood Sigma will be returning in the final Doctor Who special of the year which see's the regeneration of the 10th Doctor. Ood Sigma previously appeared in the series 4 episode "Planet of the Ood" and he was the assistant of Mr Halpen and he helped the Doctor and Donna to free the Ood from slavery. At the end of that episode Ood Sigma revealed to the Doctor that "his song is ending soon". A picture of David Tennant and Ood Sigma filming for the episode has been posted online. The picture was taken on Friday night at the Brandon Estate in London which acts as the Powell Estate in Doctor Who and can be seen below;

A couple of months ago Ood Sigma was spotted filming with David Tennant and Lindsay Duncan for the upcoming Doctor Who special episode, The Waters of Mars, which will air in and around November this year. It seems that Ood Sigma is a key part in the 10th Doctor's regeneration and from the photo taken of the Ood he seems to have red eyes which indicates he is under control, as previously seen in "The Impossible Planet", "The Satan Pit", and "Planet of the Ood". David Tennant's last Doctor Who episode will air at Christmas time this year.

 

Rose and Jackie Return

May 16, 2009 by Conor ,

Last night both Billie Piper and Camille Coduri who played Rose Tyler and Jackie Tyler in the first, second, and fourth series of Doctor Who were seen filming for the last episodes of Doctor Who with David Tennant as the Doctor which confirms that they will be making a return to the show. Filming took place at the Brandon Estate in London which acts as the Powell Estate in Doctor Who and it seems as though this scene was not taking place in the parallel universe where Rose and her family are currently living. Some filming pictures from last night can be seen below courtesy of MatrixPhotos.com.

Someone who was watching filming yesterday has said that this is what happened in the scene; It's the 2005 new year and Rose and Jackie are walking through the snow outside their home in the Powell Estate. The Doctor walks over to them wounded, and he asks what year is it, and Rose replies "2005 mate", and then the Doctor predicts that it is a good year for Rose. The last two Doctor Who specials will around around Christmas and the new year.

 

Doctor Who Voted Best Sci-Fi Show

May 15, 2009 by Conor

A monthly American magazine called Wizard recently conducted a poll to find out what was the best science fiction television programme of all time and in the poll Doctor Who won the first position. Doctor Who was named the most durable, most charming and most altogether fun excursion into the unknown on television to date in the poll list. A full list of results can be found on Wizard's official website here, and you can see a full review of Doctor Who on their website here.

 

New Matt Smith Interview

May 14, 2009 by Conor ,

The BBC News reporter Razia Iqbal caught up with the actor who will replace David Tennant as the Doctor from series 5 of Doctor Who, Matt Smith, in Cannes recently. There are two different versions of the interview, one which was shown on BBC One as part of the BBC News earlier tonight (see that version here), and a slightly longer version which can be seen below;


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Matt Smith will start filming for Doctor Who in a couple of months time, and Steven Moffatt will take over from Russell T Davies as the executive producer and head writer for the show. A full 5th series of Doctor Who will air early next year on BBC One but before that there are still 3 specials with David Tennant as the Doctor which will air later this year.

 

Lily Allen Wants Role in Doctor Who

May 13, 2009 by Conor ,

The famous English singer and actress Lily Allen has told My Park Magazine that she thinks she would be the ideal person to take the role as the Doctor's companion when Matt Smith becomes the Doctor in series 5 of Doctor Who next year. She thinks she can bring an "edge" to the part and would be a perfect fit as she is only two years younger than Matt Smith who is 26. Lily Allen said; "Oh yeah, I have my eye on that project. I'm a massive fan of Doctor Who, and me and Matt are in the same age bracket, so it would look far better if they had someone like me." At the moment it is unknown who will play the Doctor's companion in series 5, but we will keep you updated on that.

 

Doctor Who: 200 Golden Moments

by Conor ,

The cover for a Doctor Who Magazine special edition called "200 Golden Moments" has been uploaded to the official Doctor Who Magazine Facebook page. This special edition takes a look at the best moments in all of Doctor Who's 200 stories. The cover can be seen below;

Tom Spilsbury, the editor of Doctor Who Magazine, has said that Doctor Who: 200 Golden Moments should hopefully be released in shops by tomorrow, the 14th of May, but the magazine may be delayed by a few days due to complications with the printing on the cover.

 

Battles in Time Issue 70

by Conor ,

The 70th issue of Doctor Who Battles in Time was released today in the UK and Ireland at the price of £2.50. This issue comes with a pack of Devastator cards and Ultimate Monster cards, and inside the issue you can read about monsters from Doctor Who. Also inside this issue of the magazine;

- Monsters: Feel the Fear!
- Donna Noble VS Rose Tyler
- FAQ: Who is...The Tenth Doctor?
- Monsters' Ball
- Comic Strip: The End
- In the Beginning
- The Ultimate Evil

This is the last ever issue of the Doctor Who Battles in Time magazine collection, and if you want a copy then make sure you get it before the 27th of May, which is when the issue will be taken down from the shelves. You can continue to buy Battles in Time trading cards in local shops, and if you missed any previous issues of the magazine then they can be ordered from the magazines official website here.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 115

by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have kindly emailed us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 115, which will officially be released in shops tomorrow. This issue takes a look at the top 10 scary monsters, and it includes 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…

Look out for the monsters voted the scariest ever by readers of Doctor Who Adventures - the Weeping Angels. You’ll also find out the nine runners-up in our scariest monster top 10.

The issue has a tall cover, with a scary scene from Doctor Whoinside featuring these fearful Weeping Angels. There’s a terrifying fact fileto read and a hideous Angel mask for you to cut out and frighten your friends with, too.

The FREE gift this issue is an inflatable Angel - blow it up and stand well back! Remember not to blink at it.

All this, plus…

  • Posters: Sally Sparrow, the Doctor and an Angel, a Cyberman and Dalek Sec.
  • Attack of the Stingrays: Trouble for Christina and the Doctor as they race away from hungry monsters in an exciting photo story.
  • Terror through time: The Sontarans.
  • Understanding aliens: Find out how the Doctor and his friends can understand strange languages
  • Puzzles and competitions: Things to work out and win, including the latest Doctor Who DVD and Star Trek toys.
  • Comic strip: A dangerous cat is on the loose…
  • Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get a Cyberman stationery set!

Doctor Who Adventures 115, priced £2.10, is out Thursday 14 May. Blink and you’ll miss it.

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures will go on sale in the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.10. If you want a copy then make sure you get one before Thursday the 21st of May, which is when issue 116 will be released. Issue 116 will come free with a Cyberman stationary set, and the issue will include a Miss Hartigan fact file, a monster survival guide, and a guide on how to make your own K9.

 

Torchwood Radio Play News

May 12, 2009 by Conor

The official Torchwood website has released the synopses for the previously reported upcoming three Torchwood radio plays which will air on BBC Radio 4 very soon. These new radio plays will take place after last years radio play Lost Souls, which saw the team flying to Geneva to investigate the Large Hadron Collider, and they are set before Torchwood series 3, Children of Earth. You can read the synopses for the plays below;

Asylum by Anita Sullivan
The story of a teen runaway called Freda who is brought to the attention of Torchwood by PC Andy. As Gwen, Jack and Ianto investigate where this troubled girl has come from, Andy finds himself drawn closer than ever before into the world of Torchwood.

Golden Age by James Goss
Torchwood go to India to investigate the disappearance of hundreds of people. The trail leads them to an old colonial club which seems strangely stuck in the past as does its young and beautiful owner, the Duchess.

The Dead Line by Phil Ford
A series of mysterious phone calls lead Jack into danger, and result in 'a very emotional moment for Ianto'.

The new Torchwood radio plays have been recorded over the past two weeks and each one stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd. Each play will be 45 minutes long and they will all air separately in Radio 4's Afternoon Play slot at 2.15pm sometime at sometime before Children of Earth airs. Please note that the icon used in this post was made by me and may be used elsewhere if credit is given.

 

Happy Birthday Catherine Tate

by Conor ,

Today, the 12th of May, is Catherine Tate's birthday. Catherine Tate is best known to us for playing the Doctor's companion Donna Noble in Doctor Who and is also well known to many people for her comedy sketch programme The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate turned 41 today and I would like to take this time to wish her a very happy birthday and the best of luck for the future. You can read more about Catherine Tate here on Wikipedia, and feel free to leave your birthday messages for Catherine in the comment box.

 

The Sin Eaters Cover and Synopsis

May 11, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Audiobooks have released the official cover and synopsis for the upcoming Torchwood exclusive audio story; The Sin Eaters. This new audiobook takes place after series two of the show and Captain Jack, Gwen, and Ianto all feature in the story. The Sin Eaters is written by Brian Minchin and is read by Gareth David-Lloyd who plays Ianto Jones in Torchwood. You can see the cover and the synopsis for the audiobook below;

Alien larvae in a baptismal font mark the beginnings of a terrifying adventure for the "Torchwood" team in this exclusive audio adventure, read by Gareth David-Lloyd. Searching for the source of a bizarre Rift reading, Gwen, Jack and Ianto find a corpse on the beach, his face covered in hundreds of tiny cuts. Watching from the shadows is a man in black...The Reverend Hayward thinks he has found a way to take away people's sins. The trouble is, his special baptisms tend to take away their lives too. For the creatures he collects and puts in his church font are nightmarish parasites, feeding on their hosts' negative emotions before consuming them. It is up to Torchwood to track them down and destroy them...Written specially for audio by Brian Minchin, the "Torchwood" TV series assistant producer, "The Sin Eaters" features Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones, as played by John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd in the hit series from BBC Television. It contains adult themes and language.

The Sin Eaters will be released on the 4th of June and it will include two discs, and each disc will include one hour of the story. The audiobook will go on sale at the RRP of £12.99 across the UK and Ireland.

 

Doctor Who: The Official Annual 2010

by Conor ,

Puffin Books have released the front cover and the official synopsis for the official Doctor Who 2010 annual. The cover for the annual features a promotional picture of the 10th Doctor on the front and it can be seen below along with the synopsis for the book.

This official Doctor Who annual is the perfect gift for any budding timelord. Packed with exclusive comics, stories, features and activities, the Doctor Who Annual is the one book no fan should be without!

Doctor Who: The Official Annual 2010 will be published in hardback and it includes 64 pages. It will be released on the 6th of August in all good book shops across the United Kingdom and Ireland at the recommended retail price of £7.99.

 

Tonights the Night Doctor Who Scene News

May 10, 2009 by Conor

The BBC have released some details regarding the previously reported Doctor Who scene which will be broadcast as part of John Barrowman's Saturday night entertainment programme "Tonight's the Night". We now know that the scene will be broadcast at some point in the last episode of the show on the 23rd of May at 6.55pm on BBC One. The short scene will star David Tennant, John Barrowman, and the winner of the best monster costume competition. If you miss the scene then don't worry as it will be posted on this site shortly after its broadcast.

 

The Doctor Who Stories

May 9, 2009 by Conor ,

Penguin Character Books Ltd will be releasing a Doctor Who book called "The Doctor Who Stories" which will include a collection of short stories and information on some of the Doctors encounters with the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Master and many more. Not much else of the book is known other than the fact that it contains 288 pages and it will be released in all good book shops across the UK and Ireland at the price of £9.99 on the 3rd of September. The cover is currently unavailable but will be posted on this website as soon as it appears online. Please note that the icon used in this post was created by me and may be used elsewhere online if credit is given where due.

 

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 114

May 8, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Magazines have kindly emailed us the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 114 today. This issue of the magazine was officially released in all good shops yesterday and it takes a look at the top 10 Dalek dangers , and it includes 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…

There are two free gifts for every reader – a fantastic Dalek wallet and a memory card stuffed with the coolest Doctor Who facts*.

Doctor Who Adventures looks at the top ten deadliest battles between the Doctor and the Daleks. Be prepared for top shocks and loads of screaming Daleks.

We go behind the scenes with Doctor Who Confidential to find out what happened when the bus from Planet of the Dead was damaged while it was being taken out to Dubai.

All this, plus…

  • Posters: Chantho, the Doctor and a Dalek, the Ninth Doctor and Rose.
  • K-9 Tales: What has happened to Sarah Jane?
  • Who’s where?: Can you find the missing UNIT ID cards?
  • Puzzles and competitions: Fun things to work out and win.
  • Comic strip: Something strange is happening at the Monster Idol auditions.
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Doctor Who Adventures, issue 114, priced £2.10, is out now.

[* The memory card is a send-away offer, postage and packing payable.]

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is currently on sale across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £2.10. If you want a copy then make sure you get one before Thursday the 14th of May, which is when issue 115 will be released. Issue 115 will come free with a blow-up Weeping Angel, and the issue will include a guide for Planet of the Dead, the top 10 scary monsters and much more.

 

Eve Myles Announces Pregnancy

May 7, 2009 by Conor ,

Eve Myles, the actress who plays Gwen Cooper in Torchwood has announced in an interview with What's on TV magazine that she is expecting her first child with her partner. She told the magazine that she has been pregnant for around three and a half months and that her life as a mother will not affect her role in Torchwood. An extract from Eve Myles interview can be read below:

"I've wanted to do this for such a long time, but I kept getting job after job after job. I thought, if I put this off any more I'm going to be 65. My partner and I decided this year was going to be the year, and we were blessed that it happened so quickly. It's the best thing that ever happened to me – we're over the moon. We went for a scan and my mum was there. And my mum went: 'No, it's not a Nostrovite! It's a real Welsh human!' But of course it crosses my mind – I hope it's not an alien! I hope we get a new series. I'd really like to play Gwen as a mother. It's not like I have to really save the world – I just have to sit in make-up!"

I would like to congratulate Eve Myles and her partner and wish them the best for the future. Eve Myles will star in Torchwood: Children of Earth which will air over five consecutive nights this June on BBC One.

 

The DVD Files Issue 9

May 6, 2009 by Conor ,

The ninth issue of the 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 "School Reunion" and " The Girl in the Fireplace". Inside the issue you can read about the SS Madame De Pompadour ship, the Cybershades, K9, the 2nd Doctor's battles against the Yeti and Ice Warriors, plus the magazine also includes behind on the scenes on how actors get roles in Doctor Who and features episode guides for "School Reunion" and "The Girl in the Fireplace", and much more. This issue is on sale now at the RRP of £6.99 and issue 10 will be released in 2 weeks time, and it will come with your next DVD which features the series 2 episodes "Rise of the Cybermen", and "The Age of Steel". You can visit the magazines official website here.

 

The Trickster Returns

May 5, 2009 by Conor

Last Saturday Paul Marc Davis, the actor who plays the Trickster in The Sarah Jane Adventures, revealed that he will be returning again in series three of the show at The Vortex event which was held in Belfast. The Trickster previously appeared in the series one episode "Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?" and the series two episode "The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith" and he is a mysterious entity who thrives on chaos and deliberately alters the known course of time. It is now being speculated that the Tricksters slave, Krislok the Graske, will also return in the episode. The Sarah Jane Adventures series three is currently being filmed and will air in Autumn this year.

 

New Doctor Who Stand-Ups

May 4, 2009 by Conor ,

Pictures of a set of new life-size Doctor Who stand-ups have recently been revealed. The new set of stand-ups consist of Captain Jack Harkness, the 10th Doctor, the Supreme Dalek, and Davros. All of these character stand-ups go in line with Doctor Who series four and they are made from heavy card and feature small folding stands for display. Other stand-ups that are currently available to buy are of; the 10th Doctor, Martha Jones, a Gold Dalek, a Cyberman, the Master, K9, an Ood and a Scarecrow. The new set of stand-ups will be released in most good collector shops such as Forbidden Planet across the UK and Ireland on the 8th of May at the RRP of £29.99 each.

 

Doctor Who Alien Armies Cover

May 3, 2009 by Conor ,

BBC Books have released the cover for a previously reported new Doctor Who activity book. This book is entitled Alien Armies and it includes sixteen pages of new activities and the book comes with fifteen iron-on Doctor Who transfers. You can read the synopsis for the book below;

The universe is overflowing with alien armies, each more frightening than the next. Join the Doctor in his battle against them by completing the activities, or choose an army to join with the iron-on transfers.

Alien Armies will be released on the 28th of May in all good book shops across the UK and Ireland and it will go on sale at the recommended retail price of £3.99.

 

The Widows Curse Graphic Novel

May 2, 2009 by Conor ,

Panini Magazines, have revealed that they will be releasing a second volume of collected Tenth Doctor comic strips which will include comics from previous issues of Doctor Who Magazine. The main comic of the graphic novel will be The Widows Curse, a story which features the Sycorax from "The Christmas Invasion", plus there will be many more. You can read the synopsis for The Widows Curse graphic novel below;

In this second volume of comic strips collecting the Tenth Doctor's complete adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine and the Doctor Who Storybook, the famous Time Lord meet some gigantic monsters with Martha Jones, fights Zombies and Sycorax with Donna Noble and battles sinister Skith in the freezing wastes of the Antarctic! Original colour strips digitally mastered and collected in graphic novel form for the first time ever.

The cover for this graphic novel will be posted here as soon as it becomes available. The Widows Curse will be released in all good shops across the UK and Ireland on the 8th of October this year, and it will go on sale at the price of £15.99.

 

Torchwood: Children of Earth News

May 1, 2009 by Conor

It has recently been announced that The British Film Institute will be screening an exclusive preview of the first episode of Torchwood: Children of Earth on the 12th of June. The preview screening will take place at the National Film Theatre in London and it will include Q&A with guests from the cast and creative team. Along with this announcement, The British Film Institute have also released a short synopsis for the first part of Children of Earth, and it can be seen below;

1965: Twelve children are gathered on a deserted moor, before being surrounded by a harsh, bright light .... and then they are gone! Today: all over Earth, children stop moving. Stop playing, stop laughing. Then, as one, they begin to speak with the same voice, announcing the imminent arrival of a new alien threat. "We are coming...". As the British government closes ranks, it issues a death warrant against Captain Jack and Torchwood...

In other news, the official Australian Torchwood website has uploaded a short teaser for Children of Earth. The new teaser runs for ten seconds and can be seen below;

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You can watch the previous two Torchwood trailers in older posts on this website here and here. Torchwood: Children of Earth will air in June this year on BBC One and it will air over five consecutive nights. The new series stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd.