Moffat: ‘Doctor Who’ can’t compete with ‘Star Wars’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that he believes there’s “no point” in the show trying to compete with Star Wars. Discussing the special effects in last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Moffat told DWM: “There’d certainly be no point [in Doctor Who] going into direct competition with Star Wars or whatever, because … >

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‘Doctor Who’ gallery: 12 new pics of this week’s filming

The second block of filming for the new season of Doctor Who began this week in Cardiff. Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, who play the Twelfth Doctor and new companion Bill, were spotted in period costume shooting scenes for what is believed to be Episode 3, written by returning writer Sarah Dollard, who wrote Season … >

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8 new things every ‘Doctor Who’ fan needs this month

Each month we’re picking out the best of the latest Doctor Who products on sale! 2016 might be a quiet year for Doctor Who, with Season 10 not due to arrive on our screens until next spring, but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty to keep fans busy. Check out August’s top goodies…   Doctor … >

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‘Doctor Who’ theory explored: Are the Master and the Doctor brothers?

It’s one of the oldest fan theories in Doctor Who, but could the Master and the Doctor really be siblings? TARDISArchives on YouTube has decided to explore the theory. They commented: “It’s time for another discussion video and to help celebrate The Master for #MonsterMonth with the Doctor Who team, I’m looking at whether or … >

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Steven Moffat hints at how he’ll end his ‘Doctor Who’ era

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat says that he is keen to avoid “the embarrassment” of drawing attention to his upcoming exit on the show. Moffat will step down from the role as lead writer in 2017’s Christmas special, following Season 10 next spring. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as showrunner for 2018’s Season … >

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Blu-ray release confirmed for Paul McGann’s ‘Doctor Who’ TV movie

1996’s Doctor Who TV movie will finally make its HD debut on Blu-ray later this year. Starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor alongside Daphne Ashbrook as Grace and Eric Roberts as the Master, the feature-length episode celebrated its 20th anniversary in May. ‘The TV Movie’ will be released on Blu-ray on Monday 19 September … >

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‘Doctor Who’ in 10 seconds: Watch hilarious recap of 1968-1969’s Season 6

The guys at Flight Through Entirety have released a new video summarising every story from the final black and white season of Doctor Who in just ten seconds. Following their previous recaps of Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4 and Season 5, Australian fan Brendan Jones takes on Patrick Troughton’s third season as the Doctor. “It’s time for fiction, … >

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Watch full-length trailer for Jenna Coleman’s Queen Victoria series

ITV has released the first full trailer for Victoria, starring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman. The one-minute preview will air for the first time on ITV this evening between Emmerdale and Coronation Street. From the makers of BBC One’s Poldark, Victoria follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 … >

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First two episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ Season 10 have finished filming

Filming is now complete on the first block of filming for the new season of Doctor Who. Season 10 began production in Cardiff last month, with Pearl Mackie joining Peter Capaldi’s Doctor as new companion Bill and comedian Matt Lucas returning as Nardole. The show’s official Twitter account announced this morning: “That’s a wrap on block 1! … >

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