One of the most beloved and long-running British Sci-Fi TV shows may be setting up the return of a fan-favorite character in a spin-off series on Disney+.
This has been the plan from the start, that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who production era will feature multiple spin-off series and movies.
The newest Doctor Who era has Ncuti Gatwa taking the reigns as the pivotal character in the show, aka Doctor Who, and bringing a new, fresh take.
This is what makes the Doctor Who universe last as long as it has, as every couple of years, the Doctor and other characters on the show will get a revamp with new actors. This also means that older stories and plots can be revisited with new ideas and even newer and sometimes old faces.
Making the Doctor Who universe a series that theoretically can run forever while rivaling cinematic...
This has been the plan from the start, that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who production era will feature multiple spin-off series and movies.
The newest Doctor Who era has Ncuti Gatwa taking the reigns as the pivotal character in the show, aka Doctor Who, and bringing a new, fresh take.
This is what makes the Doctor Who universe last as long as it has, as every couple of years, the Doctor and other characters on the show will get a revamp with new actors. This also means that older stories and plots can be revisited with new ideas and even newer and sometimes old faces.
Making the Doctor Who universe a series that theoretically can run forever while rivaling cinematic...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jason Collins
- TVfanatic
In January 2024, Fourth Doctor companion Louise Jameson returned to Doctor Who in the short promotional film Leela vs the Time War for the release of the Season 15 Blu-ray boxset. It showed Jameson’s character on Gallifrey in the final moments of the Time War being threatened with extermination by the Daleks. “This is not how this ends,” says Leela, before transporting herself to the safety of the Tardis.
As reported by RadioTimes.com, writer/director Pete McTighe said at a BFI screening of 1977 episode “Horror of Fang Rock”, that he saw the new scene as “an opportunity to right [the] wrong” of Jameson’s character’s original exit, in which Leela was hurriedly married off to a Gallifreyan Time Lord.
McTighe has written increasingly ambitious promotional films for these series releases with original actors returning to play their roles, though the complexity of producing them means they won’t be done for every boxset.
As reported by RadioTimes.com, writer/director Pete McTighe said at a BFI screening of 1977 episode “Horror of Fang Rock”, that he saw the new scene as “an opportunity to right [the] wrong” of Jameson’s character’s original exit, in which Leela was hurriedly married off to a Gallifreyan Time Lord.
McTighe has written increasingly ambitious promotional films for these series releases with original actors returning to play their roles, though the complexity of producing them means they won’t be done for every boxset.
- 2/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The worst thing that could possibly happen to a Doctor Who fan is for the show to be cancelled again. Or for it to be broadcast again. Depends who you ask, really.
Despite the advent of the 15th Doctor and the anticipation that brings, there are nagging doubts abroad concerning the show’s future. And that’s fair enough, really. Some fans are just naturally pessimistic, some remember previous crushed hopes around Doctor Who’s wilderness years, and some just look at the state of TV streaming and feel that pessimism is a fairly realistic outlook. It’s also not unreasonable to be concerned that David Tennant is kicking around somewhere, especially given that it was raised by the host during Gatwa’s recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
Then there are the folk who simply don’t like Russell T Davies’ writing on Doctor Who. A previous line...
Despite the advent of the 15th Doctor and the anticipation that brings, there are nagging doubts abroad concerning the show’s future. And that’s fair enough, really. Some fans are just naturally pessimistic, some remember previous crushed hopes around Doctor Who’s wilderness years, and some just look at the state of TV streaming and feel that pessimism is a fairly realistic outlook. It’s also not unreasonable to be concerned that David Tennant is kicking around somewhere, especially given that it was raised by the host during Gatwa’s recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
Then there are the folk who simply don’t like Russell T Davies’ writing on Doctor Who. A previous line...
- 1/4/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
It’s Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary month, which calls for two things: celebration, and admin. Fittingly, here’s an administrative celebration of the BBC show, featuring every season/series that’s aired so far. After a six-tab Excel file and a lot of overthinking, it’s a big ol’ list arranging each of Doctor Who’s individual runs in reverse order of excellence.
(A note on methodology: this list does not include runs of Doctor Who specials or the TV movie, and Christmas specials are included under the entries for their relevant series.)
There’s good stuff everywhere in Doctor Who. Sometimes it can take a bit of digging to find it, but much of the time, you hardly even have to look – it’s just there, posing as the Commissioner from Sirius 4, or asking “Do I have the right?”. What follows is an attempt to arrange each season...
(A note on methodology: this list does not include runs of Doctor Who specials or the TV movie, and Christmas specials are included under the entries for their relevant series.)
There’s good stuff everywhere in Doctor Who. Sometimes it can take a bit of digging to find it, but much of the time, you hardly even have to look – it’s just there, posing as the Commissioner from Sirius 4, or asking “Do I have the right?”. What follows is an attempt to arrange each season...
- 11/14/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Contains spoilers for Tales of the Tardis, ‘Earthshock’, ‘The Three Doctors’, ‘Resurrection of the Daleks’, ‘The War Games’, ‘The Trial of a Time Lord’, ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’, ‘Survival’ and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
It’s not even November 25th and already we’re looking for Easter Eggs. Then again time has no meaning in a Remembered Tardis, the enigmatic location for Tales of the Tardis. What is Tales of the Tardis? I’m glad you asked. There are no stupid questions here, despite the best efforts of the comments section (I’m joking. Probably). Tales of the Tardis (I should probably put that on my clipboard now) is a new series of Doctor Who stories, edited to omnibus length with no episode breaks and bookended by appearances from characters connected to the stories. We went into more detail about it here.
A Remembered Tardis appears to be some...
It’s not even November 25th and already we’re looking for Easter Eggs. Then again time has no meaning in a Remembered Tardis, the enigmatic location for Tales of the Tardis. What is Tales of the Tardis? I’m glad you asked. There are no stupid questions here, despite the best efforts of the comments section (I’m joking. Probably). Tales of the Tardis (I should probably put that on my clipboard now) is a new series of Doctor Who stories, edited to omnibus length with no episode breaks and bookended by appearances from characters connected to the stories. We went into more detail about it here.
A Remembered Tardis appears to be some...
- 11/3/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Neil Patrick Harris has been cast in the upcoming 60th anniversary special for “Doctor Who,” which is shaping up to be a who’s who of guest stars (pun very much intended). In May, it was revealed that David Tennant would be making his triumphant return to the series alongside former companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate).
The anniversary special also marks the return of veteran “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies, who is succeeding Chris Chibnall as he reclaims the reins of the British long-running sci-fi series. Davies helped revive the series in 2005 after a 16-year hiatus and left in 2010.
“It’s my huge honour to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris…but who, why, what is he playing? You’ll just have to wait,” Davies said in a statement. “But I promise you, the stuff we’re shooting now is off the scale. Doctor beware!
The anniversary special also marks the return of veteran “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies, who is succeeding Chris Chibnall as he reclaims the reins of the British long-running sci-fi series. Davies helped revive the series in 2005 after a 16-year hiatus and left in 2010.
“It’s my huge honour to open our studio doors for the mighty Neil Patrick Harris…but who, why, what is he playing? You’ll just have to wait,” Davies said in a statement. “But I promise you, the stuff we’re shooting now is off the scale. Doctor beware!
- 6/13/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Sarah Jane Smith, played by the late, great Elisabeth Sladen, was the most important companion in Doctor Who’s history. She played the companion character alongside Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker’s Doctors from 1973 to 1976 and was so successful in the part that she single-handedly made a case for equal billing for the companion character 30 years before it actually happened in the 2005 season.
Looking back, she had such a profound impact on the show and became such a popular character that there was virtually a rejection of other characters in favor of Sarah, leading to the creation of her own spin-off series. But who was Sarah Jane Smith, and how has she evolved in Doctor Who?
Who Is Sarah Jane Smith?
Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, and Ian Marter
Sarah Jane Smith is a dogged investigative journalist and a companion of Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor, as well as Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor,...
Looking back, she had such a profound impact on the show and became such a popular character that there was virtually a rejection of other characters in favor of Sarah, leading to the creation of her own spin-off series. But who was Sarah Jane Smith, and how has she evolved in Doctor Who?
Who Is Sarah Jane Smith?
Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, and Ian Marter
Sarah Jane Smith is a dogged investigative journalist and a companion of Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor, as well as Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Jason Collins
- buddytv.com
For the first time in 15 years, Christopher Eccleston is returning to “Doctor Who” in a new audio series featuring the Ninth Doctor.
Produced by BBC and longtime “Who” audio series team Big Finish, the upcoming series will be released in a four-cd box set starting in May 2021 and will also be available in limited edition vinyl. Each volume will also be sold as a digital download and is available for preorder now.
“After 15 years, it will be exciting to revisit the Ninth Doctor’s world, bringing back to life a character I love playing,” Eccleston said in a statement.
“I first talked to Christopher about returning to the role of the Doctor at a fan convention in February this year,” Big Finish chairman Jason Haigh-Ellery added. “Christopher said he was enjoying meeting the fans and was pleased that his Doctor was remembered so fondly.”
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Produced by BBC and longtime “Who” audio series team Big Finish, the upcoming series will be released in a four-cd box set starting in May 2021 and will also be available in limited edition vinyl. Each volume will also be sold as a digital download and is available for preorder now.
“After 15 years, it will be exciting to revisit the Ninth Doctor’s world, bringing back to life a character I love playing,” Eccleston said in a statement.
“I first talked to Christopher about returning to the role of the Doctor at a fan convention in February this year,” Big Finish chairman Jason Haigh-Ellery added. “Christopher said he was enjoying meeting the fans and was pleased that his Doctor was remembered so fondly.”
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- 8/9/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Doctor Who fans were gifted with something very special today as the BBC released a new short which acts as an epilogue to beloved spinoff show The Sarah Jane Adventures. The series came to a premature end after five seasons back in 2011, following leading lady Elisabeth Sladen tragically passing away. Nine years later, creator Russell T. Davies has managed to regroup many of the cast – remotely, of course – for a poignant tale that wraps up the Sja team’s adventures.
In doing so, it reveals where Sarah Jane’s young friends Rani Chandra (Anjli Mohindra), Clyde Langer (Daniel Anthony) and her son Luke Smith (Thomas Knight) are now, with them all going on to successful careers. Once an aspiring journalist, we learn Rani is about to publish an expose that will topple the British government. Meanwhile, Clyde – who dreamt of working in comics in the show – is said to be...
In doing so, it reveals where Sarah Jane’s young friends Rani Chandra (Anjli Mohindra), Clyde Langer (Daniel Anthony) and her son Luke Smith (Thomas Knight) are now, with them all going on to successful careers. Once an aspiring journalist, we learn Rani is about to publish an expose that will topple the British government. Meanwhile, Clyde – who dreamt of working in comics in the show – is said to be...
- 4/19/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
It has been nine years since Elisabeth Sladen, known to millions of “Doctor Who” fans as Sarah Jane Smith, passed away. Now, Whovians finally have a chance to say goodbye as former “Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies released a 15-minute audio epilogue for “The Sarah Jane Adventures,” the spinoff series that featured the beloved Tardis companion.
Narrated by Jacob Dudman, who has played the Doctor in several audio dramas, the epilogue reveals that Sarah Jane had died alongside Sladen. All of her friends from Bannerman Road are there at her funeral, including Clyde Langer, Rani Chandra, and her adopted son Luke. Her funeral is also attended by two fellow companions of the Doctor, Jo Grant and Ace, played once again by Katy Manning and Sophie Aldred.
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Tommy, Clyde and Rani were all allies...
Narrated by Jacob Dudman, who has played the Doctor in several audio dramas, the epilogue reveals that Sarah Jane had died alongside Sladen. All of her friends from Bannerman Road are there at her funeral, including Clyde Langer, Rani Chandra, and her adopted son Luke. Her funeral is also attended by two fellow companions of the Doctor, Jo Grant and Ace, played once again by Katy Manning and Sophie Aldred.
Also Read: 'Doctor Who': 13th Doctor Will Face the Daleks in the Next Holiday Special
Tommy, Clyde and Rani were all allies...
- 4/19/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
To keep Whovians entertained while we’re stuck indoors during this period of quarantine, Doctor Who creatives past and present have been sharing new content online, with many of them featuring the return of fan favorite stars. The best of the lot, though, has to be this new video – released today – which finally wraps up beloved spinoff show The Sarah Jane Adventures in the most emotional, satisfying way.
First of all, in case you aren’t aware, Sja followed classic companion Sarah Jane Smith’s adventures after her life with the Doctor. It had a successful five season run from 2007 to 2011, and was only brought to a premature end when leading lady Elisabeth Sladen passed away. The series never got a proper conclusion, then, but creator Russell T. Davies has now brought together various familiar faces to give it a finale at long last.
The 13-minute video, titled “Farewell, Sarah Jane,...
First of all, in case you aren’t aware, Sja followed classic companion Sarah Jane Smith’s adventures after her life with the Doctor. It had a successful five season run from 2007 to 2011, and was only brought to a premature end when leading lady Elisabeth Sladen passed away. The series never got a proper conclusion, then, but creator Russell T. Davies has now brought together various familiar faces to give it a finale at long last.
The 13-minute video, titled “Farewell, Sarah Jane,...
- 4/19/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Despite recurring criticism for some areas of the Doctor Who fandom, current showrunner Chris Chibnall looks set to continue for at least another season, due to be released in 2021. One of the most striking features of season 12 of the show has been Chibnall turning away from the more standalone approach of season 11, and embracing characters from the history of the series. And now, he’s revealed which existing characters from Doctor Who canon he’d like to bring back to play along Jodie Whittaker.
Speaking as part of an interview with BBC America, Chibnall gave his choices for which much-loved characters would work well in contemporary Who, saying:
“I would really love to bring back Sarah Jane. People working on the show now worked with Lis Sladen, and everybody still remembers her so fondly and talks about her a lot. I would love to see her with the Thirteenth Doctor.
Speaking as part of an interview with BBC America, Chibnall gave his choices for which much-loved characters would work well in contemporary Who, saying:
“I would really love to bring back Sarah Jane. People working on the show now worked with Lis Sladen, and everybody still remembers her so fondly and talks about her a lot. I would love to see her with the Thirteenth Doctor.
- 2/23/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
For a very long time, Tom Baker was the iconic Doctor. With his striking scarf, twinkling eyes and anti-authoritarian demeanor, the Fourth Doctor has gone on to influence the character more than almost any other. The Doctor Who revival series can’t seem to resist referencing him, either, whether it be folks donning his iconic scarf, references to Jelly Babies or simply having him pop up as the mysterious Curator in the 50th anniversary special.
Despite this love, fans have been waiting a pretty damn long time to see Tom Baker’s final season – season 18 – hit Blu-ray. Broadcast from August 30th, 1980 to March 21st, 1981, it’s an especially interesting season because it marks a transition period for the series as it switched showrunners from Graham Williams to John Nathan-Turner, thus setting the tone of the show from then until its cancellation in the late 80s.
The BBC Are Finally Releasing...
Despite this love, fans have been waiting a pretty damn long time to see Tom Baker’s final season – season 18 – hit Blu-ray. Broadcast from August 30th, 1980 to March 21st, 1981, it’s an especially interesting season because it marks a transition period for the series as it switched showrunners from Graham Williams to John Nathan-Turner, thus setting the tone of the show from then until its cancellation in the late 80s.
The BBC Are Finally Releasing...
- 11/28/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Doctor Who might be a cultural phenomenon that’s lasted 55 years and counting, but its spinoffs have been a mixed bag in terms of success. Torchwood is a cult favorite to this day, but it only managed four seasons before slipping off the air. The Sarah Jane Adventures, meanwhile, was a family-friendly hit for five years until star Elisabeth Sladen sadly passed away. Lastly, Class arrived to little fanfare in 2016 and quickly disappeared after one season.
Thanks to the good people at Big Finish Productions, though, it’s now getting a new lease on life in the audio medium. Following on from its revival of Torchwood, and all-new adventures for David Tennant’s Doctor, the company’s resurrecting the teen-oriented spinoff for at least two boxsets of three brand new stories, with the original cast of the show returning to reprise their roles.
In case you missed the series’ initial 8-episode run,...
Thanks to the good people at Big Finish Productions, though, it’s now getting a new lease on life in the audio medium. Following on from its revival of Torchwood, and all-new adventures for David Tennant’s Doctor, the company’s resurrecting the teen-oriented spinoff for at least two boxsets of three brand new stories, with the original cast of the show returning to reprise their roles.
In case you missed the series’ initial 8-episode run,...
- 5/31/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Doctor Who is coming to a movie theater near you. BBC Studios Americas and Fathom Events are teaming for a one-night-only U.S. theatrical release of Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks, the 1975 movie starring Tom Baker. The never-before-seen 90-minute director’s cut will hit big screens Monday, June 11.
The film will be followed by an exclusive interview with Baker, who embodied the Time Lord for a record seven seasons, from 1974-81. Genesis of the Daleks combines episodes from the iconic sci-fi series’ 12th season, which will be released on home video June 19.
Here’s the movie’s logline: The Fourth Doctor and his companions Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) are transported thousands of years into the past to the ancient planet Skaro where they are given a mission from the Time Lords to prevent the evil scientist Davros from introducing to the universe the...
The film will be followed by an exclusive interview with Baker, who embodied the Time Lord for a record seven seasons, from 1974-81. Genesis of the Daleks combines episodes from the iconic sci-fi series’ 12th season, which will be released on home video June 19.
Here’s the movie’s logline: The Fourth Doctor and his companions Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) are transported thousands of years into the past to the ancient planet Skaro where they are given a mission from the Time Lords to prevent the evil scientist Davros from introducing to the universe the...
- 4/30/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Harrison Aug 24, 2017
When have tabloid rumours been spot on about Doctor Who, and when have they been, er, less accurate?
“Look Who's the Doc's new assistant!” On Tuesday, the Mirror's front page trumpeted an exclusive reveal that Bradley Walsh would be Jodie Whittaker's companion in the new series of Doctor Who.
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The one-time Sarah Jane Adventures guest star would be the first companion actor to have hosted a quiz show with the same name as a 1960s serial, but beyond trivia, the report has been fairly well received as far as we can see – Walsh is a decent actor, who's worked with incoming executive producer Chris Chibnall before on Law & Order UK, and a fun screen presence. But given the source, might it all be a load of bobbins?...
When have tabloid rumours been spot on about Doctor Who, and when have they been, er, less accurate?
“Look Who's the Doc's new assistant!” On Tuesday, the Mirror's front page trumpeted an exclusive reveal that Bradley Walsh would be Jodie Whittaker's companion in the new series of Doctor Who.
See related Game Of Thrones season 7 episode 6 questions answered Game Of Thrones season 7 episode 7 review: The Dragon And The Wolf
The one-time Sarah Jane Adventures guest star would be the first companion actor to have hosted a quiz show with the same name as a 1960s serial, but beyond trivia, the report has been fairly well received as far as we can see – Walsh is a decent actor, who's worked with incoming executive producer Chris Chibnall before on Law & Order UK, and a fun screen presence. But given the source, might it all be a load of bobbins?...
- 8/23/2017
- Den of Geek
Mark Harrison May 10, 2017
Over Doctor Who's long history, what prompted the decision to leave for those in the lead role?
All sorts of things have killed off the Doctor. In the last half century, Doctor Who's unique approach to recasting the lead character has seen him fettled by old age, as punishment, by radiation poisoning, falls big and small, dodgy operations and time itself. There are plenty of in-universe reasons for why the Doctor regenerates, and the outgoing Time Lord Peter Capaldi promises that his upcoming demise will be suitably timey-wimey, but what of the behind-the-scenes reasons that the Doctor has to go?
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“While you're enjoying it,...
Over Doctor Who's long history, what prompted the decision to leave for those in the lead role?
All sorts of things have killed off the Doctor. In the last half century, Doctor Who's unique approach to recasting the lead character has seen him fettled by old age, as punishment, by radiation poisoning, falls big and small, dodgy operations and time itself. There are plenty of in-universe reasons for why the Doctor regenerates, and the outgoing Time Lord Peter Capaldi promises that his upcoming demise will be suitably timey-wimey, but what of the behind-the-scenes reasons that the Doctor has to go?
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“While you're enjoying it,...
- 5/3/2017
- Den of Geek
Pete Dillon-Trenchard Apr 22, 2017
Doctor Who series 10 remains in fine form with Smile - and we've been hunting for nerdy Easter eggs and spots in the episode. Spoilers!
This article contains lots of spoilers.
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Smile, folks - it’s that time of the week again where we take tonight’s episode of Doctor Who and shake it repeatedly until all of its hidden secrets fall out of its pockets - as well as callbacks and generally interesting observations. And if you think we’ve missed something, let us know in the comments below!
Happiness Will Prevail
If you’re reading this, you’re likely to fit into one of two categories – those of you who love and understand emojis and those of you (myself included) who have resigned...
Doctor Who series 10 remains in fine form with Smile - and we've been hunting for nerdy Easter eggs and spots in the episode. Spoilers!
This article contains lots of spoilers.
See related Better Call Saul season 3 episode 2 review: Witness Better Call Saul season 3 episode 1 review: Mabel The subtle rise of good prequels
Smile, folks - it’s that time of the week again where we take tonight’s episode of Doctor Who and shake it repeatedly until all of its hidden secrets fall out of its pockets - as well as callbacks and generally interesting observations. And if you think we’ve missed something, let us know in the comments below!
Happiness Will Prevail
If you’re reading this, you’re likely to fit into one of two categories – those of you who love and understand emojis and those of you (myself included) who have resigned...
- 4/22/2017
- Den of Geek
The Doctor: “Time is a structure relative to ourselves. Time is the space made by our lives, where we stand together forever. Time and relative dimension in space. It means life… This is the gateway to everything that ever was and ever can be.
Bill: …Can I use the toilet?
“The Pilot,” Doctor Who, Second Series 10, Episode 1
My daughter Alixandra has wanted to watch Doctor Who but she’s been intimidated by the idea of catching up with 50 years of the show’s history. Hey, who wouldn’t be? I told her to start with “new Who,” with Christopher Eccleston’s as the 9th Doctor, which was “only” 12 years ago (is it really over a decade already?) and that “Rose,” the first episode, would do a great job of hooking her into the basics – although she already sorta knows them, as she remembers me watching the Tom Baker years...
Bill: …Can I use the toilet?
“The Pilot,” Doctor Who, Second Series 10, Episode 1
My daughter Alixandra has wanted to watch Doctor Who but she’s been intimidated by the idea of catching up with 50 years of the show’s history. Hey, who wouldn’t be? I told her to start with “new Who,” with Christopher Eccleston’s as the 9th Doctor, which was “only” 12 years ago (is it really over a decade already?) and that “Rose,” the first episode, would do a great job of hooking her into the basics – although she already sorta knows them, as she remembers me watching the Tom Baker years...
- 4/17/2017
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
The Doctor: “Time is a structure relative to ourselves. Time is the space made by our lives, where we stand together forever. Time and relative dimension in space. It means life… This is the gateway to everything that ever was and ever can be.
Bill: …Can I use the toilet?
“The Pilot,” Doctor Who, Second Series 10, Episode 1
My daughter Alixandra has wanted to watch Doctor Who but she’s been intimidated by the idea of catching up with 50 years of the show’s history. Hey, who wouldn’t be? I told her to start with “new Who,” with Christopher Eccleston’s as the 9th Doctor, which was “only” 12 years ago (is it really over a decade already?) and that “Rose,” the first episode, would do a great job of hooking her into the basics – although she already sorta knows them, as she remembers me watching the Tom Baker years...
Bill: …Can I use the toilet?
“The Pilot,” Doctor Who, Second Series 10, Episode 1
My daughter Alixandra has wanted to watch Doctor Who but she’s been intimidated by the idea of catching up with 50 years of the show’s history. Hey, who wouldn’t be? I told her to start with “new Who,” with Christopher Eccleston’s as the 9th Doctor, which was “only” 12 years ago (is it really over a decade already?) and that “Rose,” the first episode, would do a great job of hooking her into the basics – although she already sorta knows them, as she remembers me watching the Tom Baker years...
- 4/17/2017
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
When it comes to Doctor Who, the character often wins over the audiences because they are kind-hearted and in many ways, are the saviour (or Doctor) we need. While a lot of focus does get given to the ‘new’ breed of Doctors, for fans of the old school we are spoilt for choice with who is the best. One that is high on my list has to be Jon Pertwee, which is why The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years was such a joy to watch.
A collection of interviews, The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years features Jon Pertwee himself, Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Caroline John (Liz Shaw), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier), Richard Franklin (Captain Yates), and John Levene (Sergeant Benton). Interviewed by the voice of the Daleks, Nicholas Briggs. Each interview with the stars of Doctor Who is around one hour in length, so you can imagine how interesting the Jon Pertwee one is.
A collection of interviews, The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years features Jon Pertwee himself, Katy Manning (Jo Grant), Caroline John (Liz Shaw), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier), Richard Franklin (Captain Yates), and John Levene (Sergeant Benton). Interviewed by the voice of the Daleks, Nicholas Briggs. Each interview with the stars of Doctor Who is around one hour in length, so you can imagine how interesting the Jon Pertwee one is.
- 3/8/2017
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Rob Leane Dec 7, 2016
The Sarah Jane Adventures - starring Elisabeth Sladen - ended in 2011. Russell T Davies thinks they could've kept going...
The Sarah Jane Adventures ended in 2011, with the great Elisabeth Sladen's death from cancer meaning that the show could not carry on its original fom. The series' producers, Russell T Davies and Brian Minchin, opted not to carry on the series without her.
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Now, Minchin has reflected on the show's final months, in conversation with Doctor Who Magazine.
"It was doing hugely well on Cbbc", he recalled. "We already had scripts commissioned [for future episodes]. We were ready to go. And Cbbc wanted more series after that. We’d been in to have meetings.
"Russell [T Davies] was living in La, but was fully committed to it. Then Lis [Sladen] rang Russell to tell him the news [that she was struggling with cancer]. It was quite a shock.
The Sarah Jane Adventures - starring Elisabeth Sladen - ended in 2011. Russell T Davies thinks they could've kept going...
The Sarah Jane Adventures ended in 2011, with the great Elisabeth Sladen's death from cancer meaning that the show could not carry on its original fom. The series' producers, Russell T Davies and Brian Minchin, opted not to carry on the series without her.
See related Tom Cruise and Doug Liman start work on Mena
Now, Minchin has reflected on the show's final months, in conversation with Doctor Who Magazine.
"It was doing hugely well on Cbbc", he recalled. "We already had scripts commissioned [for future episodes]. We were ready to go. And Cbbc wanted more series after that. We’d been in to have meetings.
"Russell [T Davies] was living in La, but was fully committed to it. Then Lis [Sladen] rang Russell to tell him the news [that she was struggling with cancer]. It was quite a shock.
- 12/7/2016
- Den of Geek
Alex Westthorp Oct 3, 2016
It's 40 years since Multi-Coloured Swap Shop made its television debut and kick-started the Saturday morning kids' TV slot...
Imagine the excitement - it's just before 9.30am on Saturday 2nd October 1976. It's almost like Christmas has come early, such is the anticipation. The nation's kids, who hitherto got their kicks at the Saturday morning pictures, settle in front of their television screens and press the button marked 'BBC1'. Those who read their parents' Radio Times know a new show is about to start with Radio 1 Breakfast Show DJ Noel Edmonds at the helm. 28 year old Noel is cool and down with the kids. Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen - the Doctor and Sarah Jane from Doctor Who - are to be the first star guests, and you can actually speak to them live by telephone! The TV set warms up and the familiar blue and yellow BBC...
It's 40 years since Multi-Coloured Swap Shop made its television debut and kick-started the Saturday morning kids' TV slot...
Imagine the excitement - it's just before 9.30am on Saturday 2nd October 1976. It's almost like Christmas has come early, such is the anticipation. The nation's kids, who hitherto got their kicks at the Saturday morning pictures, settle in front of their television screens and press the button marked 'BBC1'. Those who read their parents' Radio Times know a new show is about to start with Radio 1 Breakfast Show DJ Noel Edmonds at the helm. 28 year old Noel is cool and down with the kids. Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen - the Doctor and Sarah Jane from Doctor Who - are to be the first star guests, and you can actually speak to them live by telephone! The TV set warms up and the familiar blue and yellow BBC...
- 9/28/2016
- Den of Geek
Written by Gordon Rennie, Emma Beeby | Art by Brian Williamson | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
If you asked the average long time Doctor Who fan, not the real fanatics of course who dissect the minutiae of every appearance and adventure, who they think of when they think of The Doctor and I’d wager the majority would say Tom Baker’s Doctor. I think it’s fair to say Tom Baker elevated The Doctor to a new level when he played The Doctor in the 1970′s, managing to outshine even Jon Pertwee’s fantastic third incarnation (still my personal favourite, though growing up in the 1970′s Tom Baker was ‘my’ Doctor). The Fourth Doctor also has a long history in comic book form, having had comic strips featuring himself in many countries, not least a Marvel Comics series. His return to an ongoing comic is long overdue, and...
If you asked the average long time Doctor Who fan, not the real fanatics of course who dissect the minutiae of every appearance and adventure, who they think of when they think of The Doctor and I’d wager the majority would say Tom Baker’s Doctor. I think it’s fair to say Tom Baker elevated The Doctor to a new level when he played The Doctor in the 1970′s, managing to outshine even Jon Pertwee’s fantastic third incarnation (still my personal favourite, though growing up in the 1970′s Tom Baker was ‘my’ Doctor). The Fourth Doctor also has a long history in comic book form, having had comic strips featuring himself in many countries, not least a Marvel Comics series. His return to an ongoing comic is long overdue, and...
- 3/25/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
We’re very pleased to announce that the Lethbridge-Stewart novels will go from strength to strength in 2016, with the Spring range launched Moon Blink… written by Sadie Miller, the daughter of the much-missed Elisabeth Sladen (our lovely Sarah Jane Smith)! The news was broken at the end of the Nick Walters’ Mutually Assured Domination, the last Lethbridge-Stewart book of...
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We’re very pleased to announce that the Lethbridge-Stewart novels will go from strength to strength in 2016, with the Spring range launched Moon Blink… written by Sadie Miller, the daughter of the much-missed Elisabeth Sladen (our lovely Sarah Jane Smith)! The news was broken at the end of the Nick Walters’ Mutually Assured Domination, the last Lethbridge-Stewart book of...
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- 11/29/2015
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
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We speculate on who Peter Capaldi's Doctor might encounter in the series 9 finale, Hell Bent. Spoilers for Heaven Sent...
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doctor Who series nine, episode eleven, Heaven Sent. Don't scroll below the Spoiler Squirrel if you don't want to find out more...
So after a couple of years of searching, the Doctor has finally found his way back to Gallifrey. Having been practically off-limits for the last ten years, there’s a rich seam of Doctor Who continuity hidden in plain sight on Gallifrey just waiting to be mined. With that in mind, here’s a run down of some of the characters who could potentially appear in next week’s episode, Hell Bent...
The General
Played by Ken Bones, the General first appeared in The Day Of The Doctor, and was the man who ultimately sanctioned the Doctors’ attempt to...
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We speculate on who Peter Capaldi's Doctor might encounter in the series 9 finale, Hell Bent. Spoilers for Heaven Sent...
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doctor Who series nine, episode eleven, Heaven Sent. Don't scroll below the Spoiler Squirrel if you don't want to find out more...
So after a couple of years of searching, the Doctor has finally found his way back to Gallifrey. Having been practically off-limits for the last ten years, there’s a rich seam of Doctor Who continuity hidden in plain sight on Gallifrey just waiting to be mined. With that in mind, here’s a run down of some of the characters who could potentially appear in next week’s episode, Hell Bent...
The General
Played by Ken Bones, the General first appeared in The Day Of The Doctor, and was the man who ultimately sanctioned the Doctors’ attempt to...
- 11/27/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Strictly for serious Doctor Who fans who won’t mind the ultra-low-budget ethos, and who’ll love the fan-fiction-y tidbits that are catnip to Whovians. I’m “biast” (pro): big Doctor Who fan
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
It’s hard to remember now, what with so-called NuWho nearly a decade old, but there was long Doctor Who drought throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s, between the cancellation of the classic show and the reboot in 2005. But there were a few attempts to quench the thirst of parched Whovians with unofficial, quasi-authorized semipro films. One of them, 1995’s Downtime, has just been released on DVD for the first time. The Doctor doesn’t appear here — the producers couldn’t get a license to even mention him — but we do get the return of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
It’s hard to remember now, what with so-called NuWho nearly a decade old, but there was long Doctor Who drought throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s, between the cancellation of the classic show and the reboot in 2005. But there were a few attempts to quench the thirst of parched Whovians with unofficial, quasi-authorized semipro films. One of them, 1995’s Downtime, has just been released on DVD for the first time. The Doctor doesn’t appear here — the producers couldn’t get a license to even mention him — but we do get the return of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney...
- 11/16/2015
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
A brand new comic series featuring Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor and the late Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith will launch early next year! This miniseries expands Titan Comics’ hugely popular and critically acclaimed Doctor Who comics line, which already includes adventures from the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. Entitled Gaze Of The...
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A brand new comic series featuring Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor and the late Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith will launch early next year! This miniseries expands Titan Comics’ hugely popular and critically acclaimed Doctor Who comics line, which already includes adventures from the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors. Entitled Gaze Of The...
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- 11/10/2015
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
Titan Comics and BBC Worldwide have today announced a brand-new mini series starring the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith, as played by Tom Baker and the late Elisabeth Sladen. Entitled Gaze Of The Medusa, the five-part series will hit stores in March 2016 and will be penned by Gordon Rennie (Missionary Man, Judge Dredd) and Emma Beeby (Witch Hunter, Judge Dredd) with art by Brian Williamson (The Twelfth Doctor, Spider-Man, X-Men).
The all-new adventure is set in Victorian England, where a mysterious woman commands a hidden army in a house of the blind. Scryclops stalk the streets…and something alien and terrible screams from prehistory – with a hunger that cannot be satisfied!
This series expands Titan Comics’ hugely popular and critically acclaimed Doctor Who comics line, which already includes adventures from the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Issue #1 will come with six covers to collect: a painted cover by fan-favorite artist Alice X.
The all-new adventure is set in Victorian England, where a mysterious woman commands a hidden army in a house of the blind. Scryclops stalk the streets…and something alien and terrible screams from prehistory – with a hunger that cannot be satisfied!
This series expands Titan Comics’ hugely popular and critically acclaimed Doctor Who comics line, which already includes adventures from the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Issue #1 will come with six covers to collect: a painted cover by fan-favorite artist Alice X.
- 11/10/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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The Doctor’s robotic canine companion is getting a cinematic outing, dubbed K9: Timequake...
There’s always talk of more spin-offs or cinematic releases for Doctor Who, but here’s one we weren’t expecting – K9 is getting his own movie. According to K9’s Facebook page, he’ll reach cinema screens in 2017 with a film called K9: Timequake.
The Doctor’s robotic canine companion first appeared in 1977 serial The Invisible Enemy. He made his Nu-Who return alongside Elisabeth Sladen’s Sarah Jane Smith in 2006’s School Reunion before spinning out with her into The Sarah Jane Adventures.
After that, K9 spun out once more into an Australian children’s show called K9. For legal reasons, that show couldn’t reference The Doctor or other Doctor Who characters. The film, however, will feature the classic Who baddie Omega. It’s unclear if the film will...
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The Doctor’s robotic canine companion is getting a cinematic outing, dubbed K9: Timequake...
There’s always talk of more spin-offs or cinematic releases for Doctor Who, but here’s one we weren’t expecting – K9 is getting his own movie. According to K9’s Facebook page, he’ll reach cinema screens in 2017 with a film called K9: Timequake.
The Doctor’s robotic canine companion first appeared in 1977 serial The Invisible Enemy. He made his Nu-Who return alongside Elisabeth Sladen’s Sarah Jane Smith in 2006’s School Reunion before spinning out with her into The Sarah Jane Adventures.
After that, K9 spun out once more into an Australian children’s show called K9. For legal reasons, that show couldn’t reference The Doctor or other Doctor Who characters. The film, however, will feature the classic Who baddie Omega. It’s unclear if the film will...
- 10/27/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Koch Media
From celebrated Doctor Who director Chris Barry Downtime is a unique British 1995 sci-fi movie from the Doctor Who universe featuring treasured characters and talent from the franchise. It follows The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney – Doctor Who) and Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen – Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures) of Unit who investigate New World University; a sinister school run by old enemies Victoria Waterfield and Professor Travers.
Fighting alone this time – without their famous time-travelling scientific advisor – The Brigadier and Sarah Jane are hard pressed to decide who is friend or foe as they search for a missing Locus, which binds the Great Intelligence’s power. The battle is broadened when the Brigadier’s own family is threatened and Unit faces a powerful new breed of Yeti!
Starring Nicholas Courtney, Deborah Watling, Jack Watling and Elisabeth Sladen reprising their roles as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Downtime is an unofficial sequel to...
From celebrated Doctor Who director Chris Barry Downtime is a unique British 1995 sci-fi movie from the Doctor Who universe featuring treasured characters and talent from the franchise. It follows The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney – Doctor Who) and Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen – Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures) of Unit who investigate New World University; a sinister school run by old enemies Victoria Waterfield and Professor Travers.
Fighting alone this time – without their famous time-travelling scientific advisor – The Brigadier and Sarah Jane are hard pressed to decide who is friend or foe as they search for a missing Locus, which binds the Great Intelligence’s power. The battle is broadened when the Brigadier’s own family is threatened and Unit faces a powerful new breed of Yeti!
Starring Nicholas Courtney, Deborah Watling, Jack Watling and Elisabeth Sladen reprising their roles as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Downtime is an unofficial sequel to...
- 10/26/2015
- by Dan Powell
- Obsessed with Film
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The 1990s Doctor Who spin-off movie Downtime – starring Nicholas Courtney and Elisabeth Sladen - is finally getting a disc release…
Good news, everyone! The 1996 Doctor Who spin-off film Downtime is finally getting a DVD release. It’ll arrive on disc next month, on Monday the 16th of November, to be precise.
If you’re unfamiliar, this is a 70-minute story that brought back classic era Doctor Who characters including Nicholas Courtney’s Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Elisabeth Sladen’s Sarah Jane Smith, Deborah Watling’s Victoria Waterfield and Jack Watling’s Professor Edward Travers.
There’s just one catch, though – Downtime was made by Reeltime Pictures, not the BBC. Although regular Doctor Who director Christopher Barry called the shots, the BBC didn’t grant Downtime a licence to include the Doctor, or even reference him directly. Still, it has a soft spot in many fan’s hearts, not least for introducing Kate Lethbridge-Stewart,...
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The 1990s Doctor Who spin-off movie Downtime – starring Nicholas Courtney and Elisabeth Sladen - is finally getting a disc release…
Good news, everyone! The 1996 Doctor Who spin-off film Downtime is finally getting a DVD release. It’ll arrive on disc next month, on Monday the 16th of November, to be precise.
If you’re unfamiliar, this is a 70-minute story that brought back classic era Doctor Who characters including Nicholas Courtney’s Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Elisabeth Sladen’s Sarah Jane Smith, Deborah Watling’s Victoria Waterfield and Jack Watling’s Professor Edward Travers.
There’s just one catch, though – Downtime was made by Reeltime Pictures, not the BBC. Although regular Doctor Who director Christopher Barry called the shots, the BBC didn’t grant Downtime a licence to include the Doctor, or even reference him directly. Still, it has a soft spot in many fan’s hearts, not least for introducing Kate Lethbridge-Stewart,...
- 10/20/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Koch Media have announced the UK release of Downtime, a unique British 1995 sci-fi movie from the Doctor Who universe (but unofficial) featuring treasured characters and talent from the franchise – which will be available for the first ever time on DVD from 16th November.
Downtime follows The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney – Doctor Who) and Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen – Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures) of Unit who investigate New World University; a sinister school run by old enemies Victoria Waterfield and Professor Travers. The technology obsessed University holds a gateway to Earth made by classic foe the ‘Great Intelligence’. Fighting alone this time – without their famous time-travelling scientific advisor – The Brigadier and Sarah Jane are hard pressed to decide who is friend or foe as they search for a missing Locus, which binds the Intelligence’s power. The battle is broadened when the Brigadier’s own family is threatened and Unit...
Downtime follows The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney – Doctor Who) and Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen – Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures) of Unit who investigate New World University; a sinister school run by old enemies Victoria Waterfield and Professor Travers. The technology obsessed University holds a gateway to Earth made by classic foe the ‘Great Intelligence’. Fighting alone this time – without their famous time-travelling scientific advisor – The Brigadier and Sarah Jane are hard pressed to decide who is friend or foe as they search for a missing Locus, which binds the Intelligence’s power. The battle is broadened when the Brigadier’s own family is threatened and Unit...
- 10/18/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
BBC
It is built into Doctor Who’s very nature that every few years the main cast will be refreshed to zhuzh up (or to use the technical term: regenerate) the series. As such, despite the all-important role of the head writer who guides the show, it could be said that the cast is the most significant aspect of the series. If the Doctor or the companion is poorly cast then that whole era of the show is a write-off. Don’t look at us, we’re not naming any names…
Thankfully, 21st century Doctor Who has had a steady stream of high-quality companions and a quintet (we’re including John Hurt) of superbly-cast Doctors. The Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh incarnations, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith respectively, have raced to the tops of many fans’ ‘best Doctor’ lists and the word is always out on who is the...
It is built into Doctor Who’s very nature that every few years the main cast will be refreshed to zhuzh up (or to use the technical term: regenerate) the series. As such, despite the all-important role of the head writer who guides the show, it could be said that the cast is the most significant aspect of the series. If the Doctor or the companion is poorly cast then that whole era of the show is a write-off. Don’t look at us, we’re not naming any names…
Thankfully, 21st century Doctor Who has had a steady stream of high-quality companions and a quintet (we’re including John Hurt) of superbly-cast Doctors. The Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh incarnations, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Matt Smith respectively, have raced to the tops of many fans’ ‘best Doctor’ lists and the word is always out on who is the...
- 10/7/2015
- by Christian Bone
- Obsessed with Film
This scene will likely not happen in the new show.
Doctor Who is going back to school. BBC announced today a new spin-off for the popular series, aimed at young adults, and written by noted Ya author Patrick Ness. Titled Class, the show will take place at Coal Hill School, historic location of the series, and feature the students facing threats from across space and time.
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 Ya fiction (Buffy, Hunger Games), this is Coal Hill School and Doctor Who like you’ve never seen it before.
Steven Moffat, who will executive-produce the show, says: “No one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we’re bringing his brilliant storytelling into Doctor Who.
Doctor Who is going back to school. BBC announced today a new spin-off for the popular series, aimed at young adults, and written by noted Ya author Patrick Ness. Titled Class, the show will take place at Coal Hill School, historic location of the series, and feature the students facing threats from across space and time.
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 Ya fiction (Buffy, Hunger Games), this is Coal Hill School and Doctor Who like you’ve never seen it before.
Steven Moffat, who will executive-produce the show, says: “No one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we’re bringing his brilliant storytelling into Doctor Who.
- 10/2/2015
- by Vinnie Bartilucci
- Comicmix.com
Doctor Who is finally getting another spinoff – this time from acclaimed Young Adult writer Patrick Ness (A Monster Calls).
BBC Three's Ya drama Class will be set in the halls of Coal Hill School, where The Doctor's companions Ian Chesterton, Barbara Wright and Clara Oswald have all worked.
Doctor Who in crisis? The big questions facing the Saturday night sci-fi
The heroes of Coal Hill School are the students themselves, as they fend off threats to London from intergalactic monsters and other scheming baddies.
Class - which airs next year - will be the first television series for Ness, the author behind the wildly popular sci-fi Chaos Walking novels.
Steven Moffat said today (October 1): "No-one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we're bringing his brilliant story-telling into Doctor Who. This is growing up in modern Britain - but with monsters!
BBC Three's Ya drama Class will be set in the halls of Coal Hill School, where The Doctor's companions Ian Chesterton, Barbara Wright and Clara Oswald have all worked.
Doctor Who in crisis? The big questions facing the Saturday night sci-fi
The heroes of Coal Hill School are the students themselves, as they fend off threats to London from intergalactic monsters and other scheming baddies.
Class - which airs next year - will be the first television series for Ness, the author behind the wildly popular sci-fi Chaos Walking novels.
Steven Moffat said today (October 1): "No-one has documented the dark and exhilarating world of the teenager like Patrick Ness, and now we're bringing his brilliant story-telling into Doctor Who. This is growing up in modern Britain - but with monsters!
- 10/1/2015
- Digital Spy
As most of us Whovians and ComicMixers know, BBC America became the All Doctor Who All The Wibbly Wobbly Timey Winey Stuff network this past week in honor of the premiere of Season 9 – which, as I write this, airs tonight, Saturday, September 19. So I pretty much kept my TV tuned to channel 101 (the BBC America station on my cable system), except for some episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Hardball with Chris Matthews – oh, and the first half-hour of the Repugnantican debate on CNN, of which the less I have to say about that sorry affair the better, except that it disgusted me, and I returned to the All Doctor Who All The Wibbly Wobbly Timey Winey Stuff with relief.
So here’s a rundown of my opinions of random episodes in the lives of the Doctor.
Most Heartbreaking
There have been a number of emotion-walloping episodes since the...
So here’s a rundown of my opinions of random episodes in the lives of the Doctor.
Most Heartbreaking
There have been a number of emotion-walloping episodes since the...
- 9/21/2015
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Chris Swanson is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
Pyramids of Mars is one of the most well-remembered, frequently-watched episodes of the original Doctor Who. Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen are both at the top of their games, and seldom work better as characters or display better chemistry than they did with that story. Oddly, it was one that was never followed-up on in...
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Pyramids of Mars is one of the most well-remembered, frequently-watched episodes of the original Doctor Who. Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen are both at the top of their games, and seldom work better as characters or display better chemistry than they did with that story. Oddly, it was one that was never followed-up on in...
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- 7/3/2015
- by Chris Swanson
- Kasterborous.com
Doctor Who has now been lighting up our screens for over 50 years (prolonged and unforgivable hiatuses not withstanding) and it’s one of its unique selling points as a formidable fantasy franchise that it still possesses the power to shock us.
It goes without saying that a show harbouring over half a century of honourable history is bound to have its fair share of mind blowing facts and trivia, especially one that has so heavily defined and inspired the reputable realms of British television.
Every self confessed Doctor Who obsessee claims to be his greatest admirer but how much does even the world’s biggest superfan know about the life and times of the universe’s favourite Gallifreyan?
Did you know, for example, that Elisabeth Sladen wasn’t the BBC’s first choice to play Sarah Jane Smith? And do you know that 1989 isn’t the only time Doctor Who faced the axe?...
It goes without saying that a show harbouring over half a century of honourable history is bound to have its fair share of mind blowing facts and trivia, especially one that has so heavily defined and inspired the reputable realms of British television.
Every self confessed Doctor Who obsessee claims to be his greatest admirer but how much does even the world’s biggest superfan know about the life and times of the universe’s favourite Gallifreyan?
Did you know, for example, that Elisabeth Sladen wasn’t the BBC’s first choice to play Sarah Jane Smith? And do you know that 1989 isn’t the only time Doctor Who faced the axe?...
- 4/9/2015
- by Dan Butler
- Obsessed with Film
BBC
The Doctor’s adventures through time and space are so universally colossal that it’s no surprise they’ve stretched out in to the realms of new programmes over the years.
Doctor Who’s wide array of ever evolving characters and worlds means there’s an never ending supply of stories to be told and since 1963 that little old scifi show has spawned its fair share of spin offs, some of which became acclaimed franchises in their own right, while others were ultimately destined to fail.
Everyone loves a trier, though, and if there’s one thing the producers of Doctor Who have consistently been, it is just that. It’s no doubt their ongoing attempts to make the Doctor Who universe as far reaching and encapsulating as possible that has made the series such a formidable force within the TV landscape and, while, in retrospect, some of the...
The Doctor’s adventures through time and space are so universally colossal that it’s no surprise they’ve stretched out in to the realms of new programmes over the years.
Doctor Who’s wide array of ever evolving characters and worlds means there’s an never ending supply of stories to be told and since 1963 that little old scifi show has spawned its fair share of spin offs, some of which became acclaimed franchises in their own right, while others were ultimately destined to fail.
Everyone loves a trier, though, and if there’s one thing the producers of Doctor Who have consistently been, it is just that. It’s no doubt their ongoing attempts to make the Doctor Who universe as far reaching and encapsulating as possible that has made the series such a formidable force within the TV landscape and, while, in retrospect, some of the...
- 12/10/2014
- by Dan Butler
- Obsessed with Film
Missy is only the latest in a series of enigmatic women characters that Steven Moffat has teased us with in Doctor Who…
This features contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 8 (but not for anything that's not been broadcast!)
One of them carries an umbrella. One of them makes soufflés. One of them wears an eye patch. One of them - according to Strax - has a gigantic head. Most of them, at one point or another, have slapped the Doctor’s face. What else do they have in common? They are all Steven Moffat’s mysterious women, characters air-dropped into Doctor Who hanging off the end of a question mark, and whose elliptical appearances in the show were designed to stir up fan speculation.
By the time Missy, Michelle Gomez’s very Michelle Gomez-y “gatekeeper of the nethersphere”, popped up at the end of the series eight opener, Who...
This features contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 8 (but not for anything that's not been broadcast!)
One of them carries an umbrella. One of them makes soufflés. One of them wears an eye patch. One of them - according to Strax - has a gigantic head. Most of them, at one point or another, have slapped the Doctor’s face. What else do they have in common? They are all Steven Moffat’s mysterious women, characters air-dropped into Doctor Who hanging off the end of a question mark, and whose elliptical appearances in the show were designed to stir up fan speculation.
By the time Missy, Michelle Gomez’s very Michelle Gomez-y “gatekeeper of the nethersphere”, popped up at the end of the series eight opener, Who...
- 9/24/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
We spotted a few fun nods to previous episodes in Doctor Who's series 8 opener. And here they are...
There's a quote we often refer to at Den of Geek when writing about Doctor Who, and it comes from living legend Terrance Dicks about writing the show: 'You need a good strong original idea, but it doesn't have to be your good strong original idea.'
Steven Moffat is obviously aware of this statement, but has interpreted it differently to most. It doesn't have to be your good strong original idea, but it can be, and therefore that doesn't mean you only have to use it once.
On top of callbacks to some of Moffat's previous work, Deep Breath, has references scattered throughout, recalling the show's entire fifty year history. We've done our best to provide an extensive list, and you're very welcome to provide extensions and footnotes. So without...
There's a quote we often refer to at Den of Geek when writing about Doctor Who, and it comes from living legend Terrance Dicks about writing the show: 'You need a good strong original idea, but it doesn't have to be your good strong original idea.'
Steven Moffat is obviously aware of this statement, but has interpreted it differently to most. It doesn't have to be your good strong original idea, but it can be, and therefore that doesn't mean you only have to use it once.
On top of callbacks to some of Moffat's previous work, Deep Breath, has references scattered throughout, recalling the show's entire fifty year history. We've done our best to provide an extensive list, and you're very welcome to provide extensions and footnotes. So without...
- 8/26/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
See, I told you he was good.
Peter Capaldi is off and flying in the role he’s been practicing for since he was four years old. The Paternoster gang is here to cushion the blow of the wild turns in tone and character, there’s a well-hidden piece of chalk, and a dinosaur explodes.
Mind your handles, watch the spoilers and take a…
Deep Breath
By Steven Moffat
Directed by Ben Wheatley
So, there’s this dinosaur in Victorian London. The Paternoster Gang appear to investigate, and are only slightly surprised to learn that The Doctor is involved, by dint of watching said dinosaur cough the Tardis up like Elizabeth Taylor hocking up a chicken bone. The Doctor has regenerated, and as is traditional after sais process, his mental faculties, including the ability to pilot his time capsule, are a bit dodgy. He exits both the ship and consciousness in rapid succession,...
Peter Capaldi is off and flying in the role he’s been practicing for since he was four years old. The Paternoster gang is here to cushion the blow of the wild turns in tone and character, there’s a well-hidden piece of chalk, and a dinosaur explodes.
Mind your handles, watch the spoilers and take a…
Deep Breath
By Steven Moffat
Directed by Ben Wheatley
So, there’s this dinosaur in Victorian London. The Paternoster Gang appear to investigate, and are only slightly surprised to learn that The Doctor is involved, by dint of watching said dinosaur cough the Tardis up like Elizabeth Taylor hocking up a chicken bone. The Doctor has regenerated, and as is traditional after sais process, his mental faculties, including the ability to pilot his time capsule, are a bit dodgy. He exits both the ship and consciousness in rapid succession,...
- 8/25/2014
- by Vinnie Bartilucci
- Comicmix.com
Digital Spy presents Doctor Who Week - seven days of special features celebrating the return of the world's favourite sci-fi series, and the arrival of a brand new Doctor - on August 23.
We've known he was coming since August 2013 - and he's officially been our Doctor since Christmas - but in a mere three days, Doctor Who fans will finally get the chance to size up Peter Capaldi's debut as a new, "more mysterious" Time Lord.
Between 1963 and 2014, the show's had 11 stabs at introducing a new Doctor - so before Steven Moffat's 'Deep Breath' is unveiled to the general public, let's take a look back at those other attempts - from the awesome to the audacious to the seriously misjudged.
The musical world of Doctor Who: From Ron Grainer to The Klf
An Unearthly Child
Aired November 23-December 14, 1963
Doctor Who fans accustomed to David Tennant...
We've known he was coming since August 2013 - and he's officially been our Doctor since Christmas - but in a mere three days, Doctor Who fans will finally get the chance to size up Peter Capaldi's debut as a new, "more mysterious" Time Lord.
Between 1963 and 2014, the show's had 11 stabs at introducing a new Doctor - so before Steven Moffat's 'Deep Breath' is unveiled to the general public, let's take a look back at those other attempts - from the awesome to the audacious to the seriously misjudged.
The musical world of Doctor Who: From Ron Grainer to The Klf
An Unearthly Child
Aired November 23-December 14, 1963
Doctor Who fans accustomed to David Tennant...
- 8/20/2014
- Digital Spy
“And his name is The Doctor. He has saved your lives so many times and you never even knew he was there. He never stops. He never stays. He never asks to be thanked. But I’ve seen him, I know him… I love him… And I know what he can do.” – Freema Ageyman as companion Martha Jones
My geek is in overdrive.
Doctor Who’s premiere is on August 23rd on BBCAmerica this side of the pond (that’s the premiere date for much of the rest of the world, too) I’ve been hitting BBCAmerica’s website for news and sneak peeks. I’ve binge watched Matt Smith’s last seasons as the Time Lord. I’ve held off doing something else – like raiding the refrigerator or even going to the bathroom – during commercial breaks while watching the channel in case there’s a new teaser. And I...
My geek is in overdrive.
Doctor Who’s premiere is on August 23rd on BBCAmerica this side of the pond (that’s the premiere date for much of the rest of the world, too) I’ve been hitting BBCAmerica’s website for news and sneak peeks. I’ve binge watched Matt Smith’s last seasons as the Time Lord. I’ve held off doing something else – like raiding the refrigerator or even going to the bathroom – during commercial breaks while watching the channel in case there’s a new teaser. And I...
- 7/14/2014
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Tom Baker has revealed that he almost appeared on The Sarah Jane Adventures.
The Doctor Who veteran confirmed that an on-screen reunion between himself and Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane) was "mooted" before the actress passed away in 2011.
"I think it was being mooted, at a time when Elisabeth began to be ill," Baker explained at the launch of the Horror Channel's classic Doctor Who episodes season.
"I'd never seen it, but she was so thrilled [at the possibility] - I never got round to doing that."
Baker added that he would have reprised his role of the Fourth Doctor on the spinoff series, which concluded in October 2011 following Sladen's death.
Speaking to Digital Spy, the 80-year-old actor also admitted that he would return to Doctor Who following his cameo in the sci-fi's 50th anniversary special.
The Horror Channel will begin airing classic Doctor Who episodes with 'An Unearthly Child' on Friday, April 18 at 7pm.
The Doctor Who veteran confirmed that an on-screen reunion between himself and Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane) was "mooted" before the actress passed away in 2011.
"I think it was being mooted, at a time when Elisabeth began to be ill," Baker explained at the launch of the Horror Channel's classic Doctor Who episodes season.
"I'd never seen it, but she was so thrilled [at the possibility] - I never got round to doing that."
Baker added that he would have reprised his role of the Fourth Doctor on the spinoff series, which concluded in October 2011 following Sladen's death.
Speaking to Digital Spy, the 80-year-old actor also admitted that he would return to Doctor Who following his cameo in the sci-fi's 50th anniversary special.
The Horror Channel will begin airing classic Doctor Who episodes with 'An Unearthly Child' on Friday, April 18 at 7pm.
- 4/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Classic Doctor Who is returning to British television. Courtesy of the Horror Channel, episodes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will air on UK screens from Friday, April 18.
At a launch in central London, the Week in Geek had the privilege of sitting down with arguably the show's most iconic star - 80-year-old acting veteran and national treasure Tom Baker - for a frank discussion about his seven-year Who stint.
Tom talks landing his dream part, shares fond memories of Elisabeth Sladen, reveals his favourite period of Doctor Who from his tenure, plus makes a surprising admission.
Tom Baker open to Doctor Who return: 'Capaldi might ask for me!'
"Doctor Who hoisted me out of oblivion..."
"I had done several films before that - I'd been a leading actor with Maggie Smith in The Millionairess on television and then there was a lull. I was very down,...
At a launch in central London, the Week in Geek had the privilege of sitting down with arguably the show's most iconic star - 80-year-old acting veteran and national treasure Tom Baker - for a frank discussion about his seven-year Who stint.
Tom talks landing his dream part, shares fond memories of Elisabeth Sladen, reveals his favourite period of Doctor Who from his tenure, plus makes a surprising admission.
Tom Baker open to Doctor Who return: 'Capaldi might ask for me!'
"Doctor Who hoisted me out of oblivion..."
"I had done several films before that - I'd been a leading actor with Maggie Smith in The Millionairess on television and then there was a lull. I was very down,...
- 4/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The author of the "Outlander" series of books, Diana Gabaldon, has never been shy about the fact that her character Jamie Fraser was inspired by an old episode of "Doctor Who."
The character she took a liking to in particular was second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) companion Jamie McCrimmon (Frazer Hines). She had been looking for a time and place to set her book and when McCrimmon, from 18th century Scotland, made his first appearance on the show in a kilt, it stuck with Gabaldon.
"I thought that was kind of fetching, and I was still thinking about this the next day in church," Gabaldon explained at the TCA winter press tour.
She borrowed the name Jamie from the character and Fraser from the actor to pay tribute to her inspiration, and the rest is history. Who is Jamie McCrimmon, though?
Many modern "Doctor Who" fans might not know much about the show's early history.
The character she took a liking to in particular was second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) companion Jamie McCrimmon (Frazer Hines). She had been looking for a time and place to set her book and when McCrimmon, from 18th century Scotland, made his first appearance on the show in a kilt, it stuck with Gabaldon.
"I thought that was kind of fetching, and I was still thinking about this the next day in church," Gabaldon explained at the TCA winter press tour.
She borrowed the name Jamie from the character and Fraser from the actor to pay tribute to her inspiration, and the rest is history. Who is Jamie McCrimmon, though?
Many modern "Doctor Who" fans might not know much about the show's early history.
- 1/12/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Regular followers are probably aware that we here are at Sound on Sight are more than a little fond of an obscure British science fiction program that celebrated an anniversary of some kind last weekend. Anniversaries are always an excellent time to reflect upon and celebrate a show’s history and the lead up to last Saturday’s “The Day of the Doctor” saw the entire Whoniverse coming together to share their thoughts on everything from their favourite episodes, most beloved eras, and of course, “their” Doctor. I just love that a top ten list can be the beginning of a good conversation or a great fight, and I find that the most heat, and some of the best light, is generated when Whovians start talking about their favourite Companions. A Companion is more than just our surrogate, they’re a gateway and guide to the series who helps us...
- 11/29/2013
- by Derek Gladu
- SoundOnSight
"The Day of the Doctor" is less than 24 hours a day and "Doctor Who" fans couldn't be more over the moon. Finally, David Tennant is returning. Finally, two of the most celebrated Doctors will share the screen. Finally, the waiting has come to an end.
There are lots of surprises promised for the special. Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) is back, John Hurt is playing a Doctor Whovians have never seen before, they're going to show the Time War on Gallifrey.
What about the things they haven't confirmed, though? Obviously there's that spoiler looming out there about a certain return. What else could be in store for the 50th anniversary episode, though?
The resident Whovians at Zapit have some ideas and have thrown them together into a wishlist. Take a look and let us know what special surprise you'd like to see in "The Day of the Doctor."
With Tennant and Billie Piper both returning,...
There are lots of surprises promised for the special. Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) is back, John Hurt is playing a Doctor Whovians have never seen before, they're going to show the Time War on Gallifrey.
What about the things they haven't confirmed, though? Obviously there's that spoiler looming out there about a certain return. What else could be in store for the 50th anniversary episode, though?
The resident Whovians at Zapit have some ideas and have thrown them together into a wishlist. Take a look and let us know what special surprise you'd like to see in "The Day of the Doctor."
With Tennant and Billie Piper both returning,...
- 11/22/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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