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John Hurt appearing in ‘The War Doctor’ – Big Finish Audio

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In December 2015, the Time War will rage and only one man can save us. John Hurt is The War Doctor!
John Hurt, the world-renowned star of film and television, is returning to the role of The War Doctor, in twelve full-cast Doctor Who audio plays.

The War Doctor was introduced for Doctor Who’s Fiftieth Anniversary, and played a key part in the record-breaking television special The Day of the Doctor, alongside David Tennant and Matt Smith’s Doctors. He is the secret incarnation of the Time Lord — but he has shunned the title ‘Doctor’ in order to fight in the Time War against the Daleks.

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BBC Three announces Doctor Who Spin Off

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BBC Three today announces Class – a new 8 x 45 minute Doctor Who Spin off from the acclaimed ‘young adult’ author Patrick Ness.

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‘Class’ is a young adult series set in contemporary London. Incredible dangers are breaking through the walls of time and space, and with darkness coming, London is unprotected.
With all the action, heart and adrenalin of the best young adult fiction (Buffy, Hunger Games), this is Coal Hill School and Doctor Who like you’ve never seen it before. Continue reading →

BAFTA Cymru Awards 2015

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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in Wales, BAFTA Cymru, has announced the winners of this evening’s 24th annual British Academy Cymru Awards, honouring excellence in broadcasting and production within film and television in Wales.


The ceremony was hosted by Huw Stephens at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, where presenters included James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Lee Mead (Casualty), Craig Roberts (Being Human) and Russell T Davies (Doctor Who) – pictured below. 

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Jenna Coleman leaves Doctor Who

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It’s been officially confirmedtoday (18th Setember) by the BBC Doctor Who Team that Jenna Coleman, who plays Clara Oswald, will leave Doctor Who during the new series which starts tomorrow, Saturday 19 September.


It has been heavily speculated that Coleman would be leaving – now confirmed it’s still however not been revealed exactly when Clara leaves and the question many are already asking is how will she part company with the Doctor? Continue reading →

Tracy-Ann Oberman to join Big Finish 

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It has been announced today by Big Finish that Tracy-Ann Oberman will be reprising her role as Yvonne Hartman in Torchwood: One Rule, the fourth release in its new series of Torchwood Audio Plays.

Tracy-Ann first appeared as Yvonne in the 2006 Doctor Who episode Army of Ghosts written by Torchwood creator Russell T Davies.


The ruthless head of London’s Torchwood One, her universe-threatening schemes placed her at odds with the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant). Yvonne perished in a city wide battle, but this new release takes place in Cardiff a year before her death on a secret mission involving a mysterious alien conspiracy.  Continue reading →

Big Finish Review: The Last Adventure (Doctor Who)

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Written by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)

It’s one we never thought we’d see, which is what Big Finish does best. This gap that they are filling in from the Doctors past? The 6th Doctors last adventure.

It seems like a problem that even though Colin Baker did not come back for his regeneration due to a disagreement with the BBC, one was written into Sylvester McCoy’s first adventure (queue Sylve in a dodgy wig!) But a little thing like that doesn’t stop Big Finish… but I’m getting ahead of myself.

In a very familiar format to the 6th Doctors last on-screen adventure in Trial of a Timelord this story is divided into 4 parts. 3 stories from the Doctors past leading to the one set in the ‘now’. Again like the ‘Trial’ story the Timelord’s are meddling whilst claiming not to be and the Valeyard is trying to kill the Doctor.DW6DTLA_cover_1815x2575

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River Song to appear in Doctor Who Christmas Special.

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Exciting news for Whovians from the BBC today!

They have announced that the popular established time-line travelling character of Professor River Song (played by Alex Kingston) will be returning to the series for an appearance in the Series 9 Christmas Special.

image002River Song made her first Doctor Who appearance in 2008 in ‘Silence in the Library’ and ‘Forest of the Dead’ and has appeared in 15 episodes to date.

“To be honest, I did not know whether River would ever return to the show, but here she is, back with the Doctor for the Christmas special. Steven Moffat is on glittering form, giving us an episode filled with humour and surprise guest castings. I met Peter for the first time at Monday’s read through, we had a laugh, and I am now excited and ready to start filming with him and the Doctor Who team. Christmas in September?, why not!” Alex Kingston

Series 9 is due to start 19th September with the Christmas special set to air 25th December. Continue reading →

Big Finish Review – The Time Tunnel (Doctor Who – Short Trips)

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Written by guest writer Doctor Squee

 

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Doctor: 3rd Doctor

Companions: Jo Grant, The Brigadier

Narrator: Katy Manning as Jo Grant

 

 

I have heard a lot about Big Finishes short trips range, but this was my first listen to one. I had heard that these were now used as an alternative to the free specials that subscriber’s used to get  (to some people’s displeasure). Continue reading →

Interview with Louise Jameson (Leela – Doctor Who)

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We had the pleasure of interviewing actress Louise Jameson who played female companion Leela. Louisejameson

“I am currently writing an episode of Survivors for Big Finish“

 

 

 

What inspired you to become an actress?
An absolutely brilliant teacher called mrs tipping who taught me drama from 11 to 16 and literally got me into rada with her conscientious, dedicated encouragement and my mum who supported me every step of the way.

Did you ever watch Doctor Who before you were on it?
Yes – saw the very first episode!!!

You portrayed Leela in 9 stories (40 episodes) – out of these which was your favourite episode?
The Sunmakers.
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BBC Doctor Who launches Mission Dalek

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BBC Doctor Who announced that they are giving audiences at home the opportunity to create their own brand new digital stories for the Doctor that take him into the new series. The project is titled Mission Dalek as recently teased by the BBC with a mysterious video trailer.

  

“Audiences can create their story from scratch using new alien enemies from their imagination, or they can use Daleks, Missy and other Doctor Who monsters. Using clips and pictures supplied by the Doctor Who team (found here bbc.co.uk/missiondalek), or video that fans shoot specially on their phone, tablet or camera, it’s an opportunity to create something special and imaginative, that’s full of Doctor Who passion and adventure” 

Selected winners will be invited visit the show’s set where they’ll have a chance to meet current doctor Peter Capaldi!!!