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Director Rachel Talalay shared a longer cut of the opening sequence she filmed for the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special The Star Beast featuring David Tennant (the Doctor), Catherine Tate (Donna Noble) and Yasmin Finney (Rose Noble). Part of footage shows the Doctor using his sonic screwdriver draw himself a viewscreen in the air to … >
While interviewed on Half the Picture podcast, composer Murray Gold revealed that Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has written several different versions of the the script for the 2026 Christmas special. “I know that Russell’s written, I think, multiple versions depending on certain outcomes… So that’s all I really know and I’m not sure … >
Doctor Who: The Movie is newly restored from film to become available soon in 4K in a limited-edition steelbook and standard Blu-ray to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In 1996, Paul McGann debuted as the Eighth Doctor in the feature-length co-production between the BBC and the American Fox network. The 90-minute feature was shot on film, … >
According to Russell T Davies in the documentary: The Making of The War Between the Land and the Sea, the Doctor Who spin-off was intended for significantly earlier production and release dates. “It’s worth saying how long ago this production begins. I must have written The Star Beast and The War Between as the launch, … >
At the Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles on 6-8 February 2026, screenwriter Pete McTighe addressed speculative questions regarding the future of Doctor Who and his possible role going forward. I will exclusively chronicle several panels I attended featuring the writer. In a 6 February feature interview with Big Finish and Doctor Who Magazine writer … >
In his first interview since joining BBC Studios from Sky, production chief Zai Bennett expressed confidence about the future of Doctor Who and its standing in the USA. “[BBC Studios is] a big important part of Doctor Who and are all motivated to make sure Doctor Who has a long and flourishing life,” Bennett told … >
First Doctor adventure The Rescue will be available in a collectable vinyl audio adaptation for Record Store Day 2026. The narrated TV soundtrack of the 1965 serial is presented for the first time on 140g red translucent vinyl in an illustrated outer sleeve depicting the mysterious Koquillion, plus an illustrated inner sleeve which includes full … >
The makers of Doctor Who Magazine continue the long-running Chronicles series with a 116-page bookazine all about Peter Davison’s final season of episodes as the Fifth Doctor. The issue examines all the stories from Season 21: Warriors of the Deep, The Awakening, Frontios, Resurrection of the Daleks, Planet of Fire, The Caves of Androzani and … >
Doctor Who Magazine 626 explores whether on-screen clues reveal exactly where and when the Doctor’s latest adventures take place. Also in Doctor Who Magazine 626: • Join the Fifteenth Doctor as he finally confronts his arch-enemies, the Daleks, in our comic strip adventure Corruption of the Daleks • An exclusive look at the content of … >
A BBC-commissioned study, Independent Thematic Review of Portrayal and Representation of the UK in BBC Content, conducted by former BAFTA chair Anne Morrison and ex-Ofcom executive Chris Banatvala, referred to audience complaints about the casting of Nathaniel Curtis as Sir Isaac Newton in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special Wild Blue Yonder. The 80-page report … >