Doctor Who Magazine to introduce Fifteenth Doctor’s second season writers

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies will introduce the writers joining him for the Fifteenth Doctor’s second season in Doctor Who Magazine 613. Davies revealed in Doctor Who Magazine 598 that four writers, other than himself, have joined him for Doctor Who Season Two. Also, the news round-up in the Gallifrey Guardian section will include … >

Walking with Dinosaurs - a trio of Albertosaurus

Walking With Dinosaurs – first images from the new series

It’s been over 25 years since we first went Walking With Dinosaurs.  The original show used a mix of CGI and animantronics, mixed with live-action footage, to bring the dinosaurs to life. Now, they’re returning for another six-part series and BBC Factual has released three first look pictures. Each episode will focus on an individual … >

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Amandaland - Philippa Dunne, Lucy Punch & Joanna Lumley

Amandaland trailer & start date for Lucy Punch’s ‘Motherland’ spinoff

The show stars Lucy Punch as the former alpha mum Amanda, now in reduced circumstances.  Thanks to the BBC schedule, we’ve learned that Amandaland premieres on Wednesday, 5th February at 9 pm on BBC One. The comedy spins out of the popular Motherland, taking Lucy Punch’s alpha mum Amanda into new territory post-divorce. Amanda’s joined … >

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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction

Doctor Who science exhibit comes to America

After premiering in Liverpool and stops at Edinburgh Scotland and Wellington New Zealand, the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction exhibition is coming to San Diego California in March. The multi-sensory exhibit, at San Diego’s Comic-Con Museum, explores the science behind the the world’s longest-running science fiction show, Doctor Who. Visitors experience many … >

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Brassic

Brassic – production begins on season 7

However, Sky have revealed that Brassic season 7 will be the show’s last.  Sky have confirmed the start of production on seventh season of Brassic, which is the show’s last hurrah. The comedy, co-created by its star Joe Gilgun (Preacher) and writer Danny Brocklehurst (Ten Pound Poms), comes from producers Calamity Films and will air … >

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Small Town, Big Story by Chris O'Dowd

Small Town, Big Story – trailer & start date

The show, from the mind of Chris O’Dowd, stars Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine.  Updated 23/01/25: Trailer drops for Small Town, Big Story. We’ve been following this one for as while, but there’s finally a trailer and a start date for Small Town, Big Story. The ‘strangely dramatic comedy’, from Chris O’Dowd, takes place in … >

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Taskmaster

Taskmaster Series 19 contestants announced

The new run includes a big US name and a number of podcasters.   The mighty Taskmasker rumbles onto its 19th series soon, and has released details of its five new contestants. The Taskmaster Series 19 line up is: ●  Actor, standup and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri ●  American comedian, actor and podcaster Jason Mantzoukas (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, … >

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Miss Austen - Keeley Hawes as Cassandra

Miss Austen – trailer and start date

Keeley Hawes stars in the BBC’s adaptation of Gill Hornby’s bestseller. Updated 22/01/25: Premiere date and trailer revealed. The BBC loves a good period drama and their latest offers a pair of Austen sisters to boot. Miss Austen adapts the bestseller of the same name which tells the story of Cassandra and her famous sister. The … >

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Plaitoy Talking Dalek

Evolution of the Toy Dalek: Collecting Through The Ages

Telos Publications present a guide to the Daleks in toy form throughout Doctor Who‘s 60 years.  For many fans, a toy Dalek may have been the first piece of Doctor Who merchandise they acquired. Created by writer Terry Nation and designer Raymond Cusick, the Daleks – while terrifying on screen – were instantly recognizable. Soon … >

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