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Review – Doctor Who: The War Doctor Vol 3. ‘Agents of Chaos’

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

See our review of The War Doctor: Vol 1: Only the Monstrous

The really impressive thing about the War Doctor range (yes apart from getting John Hurt to do it, the amazing scripts, wonderful directing and music) is the fact that each set whilst following a through-line has its own unique feel and theme. Agents of Chaos is no exception. The idea of having people and items that add a wild card to an already chaotic universe beset by the Time War is inspired.
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Winners of the 25th British Academy Cymru Awards announced

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This evening we were invited as press for the 25th annual British Academy Cymru Awards.

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The awards honour excellence in broadcasting and production within film and television in Wales and over the years have celebrated some of the greatest talent in Wales.

The ceremony was hosted once again by BBC Radio 1 presenter, Huw Stephens, at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, where presenters included BAFTA-winning actress Sian Phillips, Michael Palin and Torchwood star Eve Myles.

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Big Finish: Doctor Who Short Trips – A Full Life

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

When you have a story called ‘A Full Life’ read by Matthew Waterhouse as Adric; when the one thing you know about Adric is he didn’t have a full life you know you’re in for a story that is probably going to break your heart. This is that story!
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Big Finish Review: Doctor Who – Doom Coalition 3

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Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

After just listening to and reviewing ‘The Chimes at Midnight’ for its Vinyl release it was really interesting to go from the early audio days of the 8th Doctor, when the character was so young and carefree, back into the sometimes darker world of the Doom Coalition series. Definitely the same character, but as we know less about this Doctor on the whole, they have really been able to do a character arc with him, that they might have less freedom to do with the other Doctors.

But back to Doom Coalition 3 and as always with the Doom Coalition series and the 8th Doctor, this delivers hard!

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Stars from Monty Python, Doctor Who and Torchwood attending Bafta Cymru Awards 2016

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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Wales, BAFTA Cymru, has today (26th September) revealed the names of some of the nominees, presenters and other special guest attendees for this Sunday’s British Academy Cymru Awards, which is taking place at the St David’s Hall in Cardiff, Wales on Sunday 2nd October.

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‘Regenerations’ Doctor Who event 2016

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Offical Event Reporters – Lewis Mainwaring & Ben Gummery

The critically acclaimed Doctor Who convention ‘Regenerations‘ made it’s triumphant return this weekend after a three year hiatus !!!!

This years event took place at The Village Hotel in Swansea over the weekend of the 24/25th September 2016.
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Release date/details announced for ‘Class’ (Doctor Who spin-off)

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The wait is over! Today BBC Three confirmed the new Young-Adult drama, Class, written by Patrick Ness, will drop its first two episodes ‘For Tonight We Might Die‘ and ‘The Coach with the Dragon Tattoo‘ on BBC Three on Saturday 22 October.

Coal Hill acts like a beacon across all of space and time to any being who might want to use it for mischief….you’ll have to be on your guard.

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Big Finish announce the first monsters for Doctor Who – Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 2!!!!!

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Ever since the July release of Doctor Who – Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 1, fans have been waiting for news on volume 2……

First to be announced for 2017’s Doctor Who – Classic Doctors, New Monsters Volume 2 are the devious giant spider race the Racnoss, from 2006’s Doctor Who – The Runaway Bride.

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Cast of Class To Appear In Live Stream On Friday 23rd September

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The cast of Class will appear in a global Live Stream on Friday 23rd September, so put it in your calendar now! The Live Stream will be available on the Class official Facebook page and will start at 4:30pm BST.
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Big Finish – Doctor Who Short Trips: The Blame Game/Damascus

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Review by Kenton Hall (Director of ‘A Dozen Summers‘ featuring Colin Baker)

Big Finish, as regular listeners will have no doubt noticed; offers an embarrassment of riches when it comes to providing new Doctor Who stories from across the history of the programme. With numerous Doctors and Companions taking part in full cast stories; however, some of the other narrated ranges can; occasionally I fear, get lost in the shuffle.

The Short Trips range is a case in point. I hope I’m wrong and that these marvellous short stories, enthusiastically performed by a range of wonderful actors are taken to the bosom of fans everywhere. And then removed from their bosoms and put in their ears, because that makes more sense. Continue reading →